History - Třeboň

The origins of the town go back to the mid-12th century, when a small settlement arose by one of the footpaths. The first Czech name for the town appeared in 1366, in which year the nobles of Rožmberk became the town’s owners, and under their rule the town grew. In 1376 Třeboň was awarded the rights of a town and in 1378 Karel IV granted it the privilege of importing salt. The biggest period of expansion for the town was in the 16th and 17th centuries, under the rule of the last Rožmberks, the brothers Vilém and Petr Vok of Rožmberk. At this time there was a boom in fishing and brewing. The arrival of Jakub Krčín of Jelčany into the service of the Rožmberks and his positioning at the head of all business activity brought ushered in a new era of building and blossoming. A large part of the town was destroyed in 1562 by fire. At the end of the 16th century Petr Vok, the last Rožmberk, sold his lands to the Emperor Rudolf II to ease his onerous financial situation, and Petr Vok settled down with his court in Třeboň. Jan Adolf of Schwarzenberg acquired the Třeboň estates in 1600, and the town remained in his family’s possession until the 20th century. The historic core of the town was declared a town monument reservation in 1976.

Culture - Třeboň

If you decide to visit Třeboň, do not forget to check out the theatre, which has a unique interior. Artists from Prague often perform here. In Třeboň culture really is at home. You can visit the town’s theatre, cinema and library. Once you are in Třeboň, you should definitely give the stately home and exhibition hall with its various expositions a visit. Events such as concerts, theatre performances, exhibitions historical celebrations and open-air events are all staged during the year.

Sport - Třeboň

People do not just come to Třeboň for the beauty and history or to relax and spend their leisure time, but also to heal their locomotive organs. Bertiny Lázně (Berta’s Spa) is here, as well as the later-discovered Aurora spa, which lies on the bank of Svět Rybník (World Pond) with a big park. As well as passive relaxation, you can also make use of the possibilities for active leisure, in the form of hiking and cycling around the surroundings. The town also offers a number of sports areas and courts. People come to take part in handball, “nohejbal” (a Czech sport involving a football and a tennis court) and athletics. Tyršův Stadion (Tyrš’s Stadium) specializes in these sports. There is also a sports hall and sports centre available.

Tours - Třeboň

In this delightful historical town you should make time for a visit to the Renaissance stately home in Třeboň and picturesque South Bohemian Příbraz village. There is also an educational cycle path around Třeboň. The village monument zone of Ponědrážka also makes visitors welcome. The Třeboňsko district is well known for having the densest concentration of fishponds in Bohemia.