The small picturesque town Bechyně lies in the beautiful valley of the river Lužnice, 20 km south of the city Tabor. With more than 1200 years Bechyně is one of the oldest cultural sites in Bohemia. There is a Renaissance castle on a rock, which is very impressive. -- The river Lužnice flows through a deep forested valley and in the city you find the bridge with the highest arc of the Czech Republic. A paradise for fishermen! -- Worth a visit: castle, gallery, Franciscan monastery, City and Fire Department Museum. In the Spa Building your body and mind can be relaxed. -- Plenty of opportunity to swim in the rivers and Lužnice Smutná! -- The environment invites you to hiking, cycling and horseback riding on the well-marked trails. -- A few miles outside of Bechyně is a golf course (11 €; booth 2006) with the possibility to rent golf equipment. -- In the near of Bechyně are well known castles as Hluboka nad Vltavou, Červená Lhota, and Orlík. -- In the summer months an electric train runs between Bechyně and Tábor of the oldest electric railway line - a romantic trip! -- Cities Pisek, Tábor and Ceske Budejovice, with its magnificent architecture and the many shops are also worth a visit.