Tyn nad Vltavou is one of the oldest settlements in South Bohemia, situated on the banks of the river Vltava, not far from the confluence of Vltava and Lužnice. The town dates from the X. th century with the rise of site of a settlement with merchant community.

In the XII. th century a castle was built on the hill above Tyn. It was completely destroyed by numerous attacks of the enemies. 

Today we can see on its place a roman stone bridge. In the XIII. th Century on the ford a wooden bridge was built, the first in South of Bohemia, and Tyn became an ideal location for the transfer of salt, which was brought to the town on the "Golden way" from the Alp countries. The surrounding area remained the centre of rafting till half of XIX. th century. 

Tyn nad Vltavou also has a vibrant cultural life. Municipal museum with expositions of puppets and moldavites is located at the main square, as well as Municipal Gallery Art Club. The gallery won its prestige as one of the best in the Czech Republic thanks to exhibits of top Czech artists. The locally organized South Bohemian Music Festival regularly hosts top Czech and foreign performers. In the summer the theater amateur group Vltavan performs on a revolving stage under the open sky. This facility together with a theater in the Český Krumlov castle park are unique in Central Europe.

Thanks to its location, Tyn is one of country´s favourite leisure resorts for boating and tourism.Two dams, Orlická and Hněvkovická, that have been built nearby provide a paradise of entertainment for fishermen and all forms of inland water sports. 

As you can see the picturesque city of Tyn nad Vltavou has much to offer and looks forward to your visit.
 

Virtual map of the town:
http://mesta.obce.cz/tyn-nad-vltavou/
Mapa/Mapa.htm

Official web pages of Tyn nad Vltavou:
http://mesta.obce.cz/tyn-nad-vltavou

Tyn nad Vltavou firms and people
on the web:
http://www.c-box.cz/klimas/rozcestnik

Photogallery of Tyn nad Vltavou
http://www.volny.cz/vtas.tyn/galerie/gal01.htm