NP Šumava – Centrum ekologické výchovy Kvilda

Location: Kvilda 55, 385 97 Kvilda · South Bohemia

Category: visitor_centre

The visitor and educational centre of Šumava National Park in Kvilda introduces the unique ecosystem of Šumava peatbogs, old-growth forests and mountain lakes. The centre offers exhibitions on Šumava nature, animal tracks and tracking, and educational trails to the Schwarzenberg Canal. An ideal base for school trips into Šumava National Park.

Why visit this place?

• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 29 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Practical information

• Opening hours: June–September: Mon–Sun 9–17; Off-season: Sat–Sun 10–16
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.4 ★ from 24 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Ecosystems of Šumava National Park, peatbogs, old-growth forests, birds, large mammals (otter, lynx, wolf). Field educational programmes.

Official website: https://www.npsumava.cz

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