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Dolní Dvůr

Coordinates: 50°39′8″N 15°39′20″E / 50.65222°N 15.65556°E / 50.65222; 15.65556
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Dolní Dvůr
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Coordinates: 50°39′8″N 15°39′20″E / 50.65222°N 15.65556°E / 50.65222; 15.65556
CountryFile:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictTrutnov
First mentioned1539
Area
 • Total
15.29 km2 (5.90 sq mi)
Elevation
641 m (2,103 ft)
Population
 (2026-01-01)[1]
 • Total
260
 • Density17/km2 (44/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
543 42
Websitewww.dolnidvur.cz

Dolní Dvůr (German: Niederhof) is a municipality and village in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name literally means 'lower court' in Czech.

Geography

Dolní Dvůr is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Trutnov and 50 km (31 mi) north of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Giant Mountains. The highest point is located on the slopes of the Liščí hora Mountain at 1,284 m (4,213 ft) above sea level. Most of the municipal territory lies within the Krkonoše National Park. The Malé Labe River flows through the municipality and creates a valley, in which the villages are situated.

History

The first written mention of Dolní Dvůr is from 1539.[2] In 1601, the village was separated from Lánov and the municipality was founded.[3]

Demographics

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sport

Dolní Dvůr is known for a ski resort with eight ski slopes.[6]

Sights

The main landmark of Dolní Dvůr is the Church of Saint Joseph. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1802–1806. It is equipped with a unique carillon.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Population in municipalities as at 1. 1". DataStat. Czech Statistical Office. 2026-05-18.
  2. ↑ "Dolní Dvůr" (in čeština). Hradec Králové Region. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  3. ↑ "Průvodce historií" (in čeština). Obec Dolní Dvůr. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  4. ↑ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in čeština). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  5. ↑ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ↑ "Skiareál Dolní Dvůr" (in čeština). Family Skiareál Dolní Dvůr. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  7. ↑ "Kostel sv. Josefa, Dolní Dvůr" (in čeština). Hradec Králové Region. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
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