Rafting – One-day Trips on the Vltava
Stroller: ❌ | Dog: ✅ | · Experience the Vltava River from a raft. A one-day trip from Vyšší Brod is a classic that the whole family, including the dog, will enjoy.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 3+ | ⏱️ Time: 2.5 hrs.
In the picturesque landscape of the Šumava Mountains, near Lake Lipno, there is a place where fairy-tale characters come to life and where visitors become part of a magical story.
Looking for a way to spice up your holiday with children at Lake Lipno? Something that will light up children’s eyes and entertain adults at the same time? Then head to the Fairy Tale Reserve in Hořice na Šumavě. It is a forest theater area where the audience becomes part of the story. We know the Fairy Tale Reserve from our own experience and from the enthusiastic feedback of our guests, and we always recommend it as a trip that children remember for a long time.

Shows go on even in the rain, so raincoats come in handy. Parking is free and there are refreshments right at the entrance – children can have soft-serve ice cream or slide down a large inflatable slide. After the performance, they can take photos with the fairy-tale characters or try a drawing competition.
Imagine walking through the forest and suddenly Little Red Riding Hood jumps out in front of you or the devil Uhlík emerges from the bushes. And the best part is that you are not just passive spectators, you become part of the story; children can help the fairy-tale characters and influence the plot. The entire performance lasts about an hour and a half.
Be sure to book your tickets online in advance, as performances are often sold out. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes according to the weather, after all, you are in the forest. And maybe pack something against mosquitoes, especially in the summer months.
When planning fun for children, this trip is worth a slight detour. It is a wonderful change of pace after days spent by the water or on cycle paths. And besides, you will take home photos where the children are truly laughing – not just another mandatory pose by the reservoir.
For that unique experience and the children’s enthusiastic stories for weeks after returning home, it is definitely worth it. The Fairy Tale Reserve in Hořice is not just a place where you go to the theater. It is a place full of positive energy where children’s dreams come to life and where even adults forget about everyday worries for a while.
So what do you say, will you treat your children (and yourself) to this beautiful experience?
Waiting for the start? That’s fun here! Don’t be afraid to arrive in advance. There are nice refreshments with seating right at the entrance to the reserve. While parents enjoy a coffee or a chilled beer in peace, children can go wild on the giant inflatable slide or in the inflatable aquarium for the little ones.
After a day full of experiences, a place where the whole family can relax is ideal. Our comfortable accommodation for families with children is an ideal base – you will find a large fenced garden, a children’s playground, a saltwater pool, and a quiet background for parents.
And when you want to head out? Lake Lipno has a lot to offer outside the complex: we recommend trips, cycle paths, beaches for swimming, or perhaps visiting monuments. And in the evening back to us, to the garden, where the children continue their adventure and you open something cold.
Book your stay in time while there is still plenty to choose from.
We look forward to seeing you!
Stroller: ❌ | Dog: ✅ | · Experience the Vltava River from a raft. A one-day trip from Vyšší Brod is a classic that the whole family, including the dog, will enjoy.
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