Horní Planá – Adalbert Stifter’s hometown
Discover the writer’s birthplace and the landscape that shaped him, with ideas for exploring the area around Horní Planá.
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Horní Planá, formerly known as Oberplan, is the birthplace of Adalbert Stifter. The writer was born here in 1805. The landscape of the Bohemian Forest stayed with him throughout his life and returns in his stories. His childhood home keeps his memory alive.
The town has a long history as a centre for the surrounding area. Trade, followed later by the railway, connected it with places further afield. War, displacement and the changes of the 20th century also left their mark here. The Lipno reservoir eventually gave the town a new setting beside the water.
Around Horní Planá, you can extend the views from your cruise with an outing on land. Dobrá Voda lookout tower offers a panorama of the lake and wooded hills. Another destination is Lake Olšina with its nature trail. Both feature in our trip ideas; allow time for a separate excursion beyond the cruise itself.