Horní Pěna: Hotels and Accommodation

Horní Pěna lies in a valley below the dam of the 75-hectare Pěněnský rybník pond, also known as Dřevo. The southeastern part of the cadastral area belongs to the Česká Kanada Nature Park. At the same time, Road II/128 runs through Horní Pěna towards Nová Bystřice and continues to Austria.

Finding a hotel in Horní Pěna can be part of your personal stay planning.

Water and Landscape

Dřevo Pond is one of the oldest ponds in the Jindřichův Hradec area. The pond beach has been improved with more space for relaxing, additional sand, as well as benches and a table.

The wider regional surroundings of Horní Pěna include Landštejn Castle as well as the mountains Starohuťský vrch, Větrov, Kalcův vrch, and Kostelík. The Geyersteine monument and the Kerblerkreuz wayside shrine are also located in this wider regional area.

Wildlife

Na Hrádečku Zoo in Horní Pěna is home to predators including steppe servals, American pumas, lions, and spotted hyenas. Experiences offered there include a day as an animal keeper, animal feeding sessions, guided tours with commentary, and nighttime visits.

Culture and History

The Mlíčník, also known as Haltýř, is a small structure built over wet ground or a spring that was used to cool stored food. It was probably in operation from the beginning of the 19th century and was mainly used to store milk and dairy products. The municipality of Horní Pěna had the Mlíčník restored in 2024.

The Church of Svatý Ondřej is located in the surroundings of Horní Pěna. In Horní Pěna itself stands the Church of St. Michael with a cemetery, a Gothic parish church from the first quarter of the 14th century.

The same higher-level area also includes Lasenice, Horní Lhota, Nová Bystrice, Hadravova Rosička, Kunžak, Klec, Suchdol Nad Luznicí and Blato.

To the higher-level travel overview: Jindřichův Hradec District.