Bechyně
Bechyne, a small town in South Bohemia where the Smutná and Lužnice rivers meet, is known for its mud spa and a long tradition of pottery production that continues today. The historic centre has been a protected urban monument zone since 1990, and the town sits within a wider region ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites. Cafés and restaurants serve the central core, and scenic viewpoints are within easy reach.
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- Population4,815
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Bechyně: quick answers
Where is Bechyně?
Bechyně is in Czechia, about 55 km34 miles in a straight line from Český Krumlov.
How do you get to Bechyně?
The nearest airport is České Budějovice (JCL), about 1 hr 2 min away by road. The nearest train station is Veselí nad Lužnicí, about 28 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bechyně?
The warmest month is July, averaging 19°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C30°F. The wettest month is July, with about 88 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Bechyně?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 9 restaurants, 3 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Bechyně?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Vimperk, Jindřichův Hradec and Benešov. Bechyně is listed among the day trips from Prague.