Villas in Horni Plana
Horní Planá is a small town on the north shore of the Lipno Reservoir in the Bohemian Forest, and most of its homes have a sauna. It suits walkers and cyclists using Šumava. Homes are spread around the area, so check each address on the map.
- Villas
- 16
- From, per week
- £410
About Horni Plana
Horní Planá is a town of roughly 1,900 people on the northern shore of the Lipno Reservoir, on the south-eastern edge of Šumava National Park and right on the Austrian border. The town stands at about 776 m. Its main square is marked by a neo-Baroque town hall from 1896, the Church of Saint Margaret was first documented in 1374, and the house where the writer Adalbert Stifter was born is now a museum about him. Homes are spread over a wide area around the town, not packed round the square. Most have a sauna, a few have a pool, and typical sleeping capacity is four or five.
Is Horni Plana right for you?
- Best for
- Walkers, cyclists and sauna fans using Šumava and Lipno
- Not for you if
- You want a pool and hot-weather resort life, since few homes here have one.
Near Horni Plana
Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov lies about 21 km north-east of Horní Planá, close enough for a day out by road.
České Budějovice
The regional city is about 38 km north-east and has a train line to Horní Planá.
Tajvan island
Tajvan, the largest island in the Lipno Reservoir, belongs to Horní Planá's territory.
Šumava National Park
The town sits on the park's south-eastern rim, with walking, cycling and cross-country skiing trails.
Getting to Horni Plana
Prague is the practical gateway, around two and a quarter hours by road from Horní Planá or about four hours by train via České Budějovice. A car is useful for the wider area. A rail line runs from České Budějovice to Nové Údolí, with four stops in the municipality.
When to go to Horni Plana
Šumava has hiking and cycling trails for each part of the year, and cross-country skiing in winter. Most homes here have a sauna and few have air conditioning or a pool, so the area leans towards cooler-weather stays and active days outdoors. Check that a home has the heating or cooling you want before booking.
Villas in Horni Plana
4-star property
Lipno
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
8
3
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£231
per night
2-star property
Fish & Boat
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
6
2
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+8 more
from£85
per night
Chalet Houbovy vrch
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
9
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£213
per night
4-star property
Slunečná
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
10
5
0
BBQParkingSauna+6 more
from£231
per night
4-star property
Zvonková
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
12
4
0
BBQParkingSauna+5 more
from£247
per night
4-star property
3-star property
Relax in Farmhouse
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
4
1
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+7 more
from£102
per night
4-star property
Bělá
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
4
2
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£100
per night
4-star property
Dobrá
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
4
2
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£100
per night
4-star property
Olšina
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
4
2
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£59
per night
3-star property
Hůrka
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
5
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£83
per night
3-star property
Spacious in Farmhouse
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
10
3
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+8 more
from£162
per night
3-star property
Comfort in Farmhouse
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
3
1
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+7 more
from£75
per night
4-star property
Želnava
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
4
2
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£100
per night
4-star property
Pěkná
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
4
2
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£100
per night
4-star property
Maňava
Horni Plana, Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic
4
2
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£100
per nightHorni Plana villa holidays: questions answered
Is Horní Planá on Lake Lipno?
Yes. The town lies on the northern shore of the Lipno Reservoir, and Tajvan, the reservoir's largest island, is part of its territory. Homes are scattered round the town, so check each one's distance to the water.
How far is Horní Planá from Prague?
It is around two and a quarter hours by road and about four hours by train, which runs via České Budějovice. The route by train changes at České Budějovice.
Is there a train to Horní Planá?
Yes. A line runs from České Budějovice to Nové Údolí, and there are four stations or stops in the municipality. Train 194 makes the link from České Budějovice.
Is Horní Planá near Austria?
Yes, it borders Austria, and the Zadní Zvonková/Schöneben border crossing lies within the municipality. The town sits on the south-eastern rim of Šumava National Park.
Do homes in Horní Planá have saunas?
Most do. Saunas are far more common here than pools or air conditioning, which fits a cooler hill and lakeside area.
Nearby towns to Horni Plana
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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