Šumava National Park

National park · Czechia

The largest continuous forest in Central Europe, 680 square kilometers along the Bavarian border where spruce plantations give way to old-growth remnants like the Boubín virgin forest, home to beech and fir trees 300 to 400 years old. Glacial lakes and raised peat bogs punctuate the ridgeline.

Best for: a multi-day forest and bog wilderness trip

Don’t miss

  • Boubín virgin forest of 300-to-400-year-old beech and fir
  • glacial lakes and raised peat bogs along the ridge
  • 100km-long forested ridge on the Bavarian border
2026 Forecast

Peak: September 26–September 30

Color builds from September 12 · mostly bare by October 17

Color starts: September 12Peak: September 28Bare: October 17AugustDecember

Sampled at Šumava National Park’s own coordinates and elevation (852 m) rather than a regional average.

When to go to Šumava National Park

The color window runs about 25 days, holding until around October 7. The elevation is 852 m, which pulls the turn earlier.

Šumava National Park on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Czechia, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When does Šumava National Park peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for September 26–September 30 (best estimate September 28). Color starts around September 12 and is mostly bare by October 17.
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