Welcome to Třeboň (German: Wittingau), the Czech city so relaxed that even the carp take a nap in the pond. Here, there's more water than land, more beer than inhabitants, and more castles than supermarkets – in short, a paradise for those who value comfort over hustle and bustle.
1. Třeboň = Pond Capital of the World
The city is surrounded by over 500 ponds – so many that even the ducks need GPS. Most famous residents: The Třeboň carp, who live a life of luxury here before ending up on our Christmas plates. Fun fact: The largest pond, Rožmberk, is so large that it has its own weather. 2. The Castle: Where the nobility took a vacation from the nobility
Třeboň Castle is so beautiful that even the Habsburgs wanted to "simply switch off" here. Today, you can get married here, stroll, or ask yourself, "Why don't I live in a castle?" Insider tip: The castle park is the perfect place for a picnic – if you don't provoke the geese. 3. Beer & Becherovka – The Liquid Landmarks
Regent Beer: Brewed in Třeboň since 1379 – older than the discovery of America and almost as important. Becherovka: The famous herbal liqueur from Karlovy Vary is also ubiquitous here – either as a digestif or as a "medicine" for everything. Drinking rule: "A beer with dinner, a Becherovka afterward – and then no one asks where the car is." 4. Cycling without elevation gain (almost)
The area is so flat that even grandmas on e-bikes feel like Tour de France winners. Most popular route: Around the ponds – with breaks at every other fish smokehouse. Warning: In a headwind, you might roll backward. 5. The people: As relaxed as their carp
Life motto: "Why do today what will work tomorrow?" Tourist tip: Just say "Dobrý den!" – you're instantly popular. Typical conversation: Tourist: "What do people do here in the evenings?" Local: "Drink beer. Or go to bed earlier." Fun fact
Třeboň has its own ghost legend: The "White Monk" haunts the castle – supposedly because he wasn't allowed to finish his beer.
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