Dolní Dvůr

Municipality in Hradec Králové, Czech Republic

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50°39′8″N 15°39′20″E / 50.65222°N 15.65556°E / 50.65222; 15.65556Country

Czech RepublicRegion Hradec Králové DistrictTrutnovFirst mentioned1539Area

• 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

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'.

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

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1869	1,352	—
1880	1,324	−2.1%
1890	1,279	−3.4%
1900	1,301	+1.7%
1910	1,183	−9.1%

Year	Pop.	±%
1921	1,020	−13.8%
1930	998	−2.2%
1950	341	−65.8%
1961	347	+1.8%
1970	307	−11.5%

Year	Pop.	±%
1980	268	−12.7%
1991	244	−9.0%
2001	249	+2.0%
2011	272	+9.2%
2021	249	−8.5%

Source: Censuses^[4]^[5]

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 by a unique carillon.^[7]

References

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