# Ships and their journey to Lipno

- Link: https://lipno-line.com/en/information/onboard-guide/ships-and-their-journey-to-lipno/
- Published: 2026-09-14T19:54:05+02:00
- Author: Codex

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German original2:14 min

[Open video](https://lipno-line.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lipno-guide-ships-de.mp4)

### How our ships reached Lake Lipno

From the first cruises to an extraordinary journey by road, historical footage tells
the story of lake shipping and the arrival of the Adalbert Stifter.

Read the story

The Lipno reservoir changed travel across the region. Regular passenger shipping
began on 1 May 1959 with the Vltava and Lipno. In the early years, a ticket cost
just one Czechoslovak koruna, written as 1 Kčs. The Vltava remains part of the fleet
today.

The Dorn-Fussenegger family took over the shipping business in 2001. The Adalbert
Stifter joined the fleet in 2012, followed by the Smetana in 2020. Each ship brings
its own story. Before moving to Lipno, the Adalbert Stifter sailed on the Rhine 
under the name Marksburg.

Her journey followed the Rhine, Main and Danube to Linz. From there, a heavy transport
carried her through the Mühlviertel region towards Lipno. Moving a ship 32.50 metres
long and six metres wide along roads required careful preparation and many helping
hands. At Frydava, the Adalbert Stifter finally reached her new home waters.

The film combines this journey with historical footage of the business. Some details
reflect the circumstances at the time. Our company history and current ship pages
explain how the fleet has developed since then.

[Explore our company history →](https://lipno-line.com/en/about-us/company/)