MEKS Vimperk — Sports & Cultural Events in Vimperk, CZ

Welcome to Vimperk (Winterberg), a historic gateway to the Šumava (Bohemian Forest). From castle courtyards and town squares to forest trails and stadium stands, MEKS Vimperk connects residents and visitors with live culture, sport, and community.

Vimperk at a Glance

A South Bohemian town of medieval walls and printing heritage, Vimperk sits along the Volyňka River beneath a 13th-century castle. Today it’s a launch pad for hiking and cycling in NP Šumava and a year-round calendar of concerts, theatre, festivals, and local sport powered by MEKS Vimperk (Městské kulturní středisko Vimperk).

Culture with MEKS Vimperk

MEKS Vimperk curates the town’s cultural rhythm: theatre and film, dance, author readings, gallery shows, folklore, and seasonal festivals across venues like Kino Šumava, summer stages, and historic courtyards.

• Seasonal festivals & town celebrations (městské slavnosti)
• Theatre, cinema, live music & folklore ensembles
• Workshops for kids, families, and seniors

Sport & Outdoors

Local clubs and school teams share facilities across Vimperk’s stadiums, halls, and pitches. Beyond town, forest tracks invite running, cycling, XC-skiing, and year-round nature immersion.

• Football, volleyball, athletics & racket sports
• Family-friendly cycling routes & river walks
• Winter cross-country networks in the hills

City festivals, castle happenings, film & theatre nights, folklore & literature, children’s programs.

Compact walkable centre; trailheads start close to town. Regional buses & trains connect Prachatice & beyond.

Check the weekly line-up from MEKS Vimperk for last-minute concerts, family workshops and outdoor cinema.