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.

Dolní Dvůr
Church of Saint Joseph
Church of Saint Joseph
Flag of Dolní Dvůr
Coat of arms of Dolní Dvůr
Dolní Dvůr is located in Czech Republic
Dolní Dvůr
Dolní Dvůr
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°39′8″N 15°39′20″E / 50.65222°N 15.65556°E / 50.65222; 15.65556
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictTrutnov
First mentioned1539
Area
 • Total15.29 km2 (5.90 sq mi)
Elevation
641 m (2,103 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total280
 • Density18/km2 (47/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
543 42
Websitewww.dolnidvur.cz

Etymology

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The name literally means 'lower court'.

Geography

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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

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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

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,352—    
18801,324−2.1%
18901,279−3.4%
19001,301+1.7%
19101,183−9.1%
YearPop.±%
19211,020−13.8%
1930998−2.2%
1950341−65.8%
1961347+1.8%
1970307−11.5%
YearPop.±%
1980268−12.7%
1991244−9.0%
2001249+2.0%
2011272+9.2%
2021249−8.5%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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

Sport

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

Sights

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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 by a unique carillon.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ^ "Dolní Dvůr" (in Czech). Hradec Králové Region. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  3. ^ "Průvodce historií" (in Czech). Obec Dolní Dvůr. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Trutnov" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 1–2.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ "Skiareál Dolní Dvůr" (in Czech). Family Skiareál Dolní Dvůr. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  7. ^ "Kostel sv. Josefa, Dolní Dvůr" (in Czech). Hradec Králové Region. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
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