# Penzion Mauritz – Stylish Accommodation in Šumava National Park > Penzion Mauritz is a family-run guesthouse located in the village of Bělá, approximately 1 km from Nová Pec — a tourist center in the upper part of the Lipno reservoir, on the border of the Šumava National Park, Czech Republic. The pension is housed in a sensitively renovated former stone farmhouse with 400 years of history. It offers 11 stylishly furnished apartments, home-style cuisine, and serves as an ideal base for skiing, cycling, hiking, and water activities throughout the year. The pension has a strong reputation, including TripAdvisor recognition and consistently positive guest reviews. > **Important:** The website is in Czech, with full English and German language versions available. This document provides an English translation of the site content for LLM indexing purposes. --- ## About Penzion Mauritz URL: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/ubytovani-nova-pec-sumava-penzion/ English version: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/en/accomodation-bohmerwald/ The former stone farmhouse is an ideal place for family recreation or for events of closed groups. The farmhouse is located in the quiet village of Bělá, approximately 1 km from Nová Pec — a tourist center in the upper part of the Lipno reservoir. During the extensive renovation, the owners aimed to preserve the charm of a house with 400 years of history while ensuring quality modern accommodation. ### Features - Buffet breakfast and home-style meals served in a restored vaulted stable - Fireplace seating area with Czech and Moravian wines and Bernard draft beer - Relatively fast Wi-Fi connection in the restaurant and most rooms - Children's playground: sandpit, swing, and wooden climbing frame - Non-smoking property (including outdoor areas) - No pets allowed (no dogs or other animals) - Year-round operation --- ## Rooms & Apartments The pension offers year-round accommodation with half-board option in **11 stylishly furnished apartments for 2 to 6 people**. Each apartment includes: - Private shower and WC - Equipped kitchenette with cooking facilities - Towels and bath sheets provided - Central heating, plus optional wood-burning cast-iron or tiled stoves for winter and cooler days - Rustic atmosphere — no televisions in apartments (intentional choice to preserve the character) ### Apartment Types The pension features themed apartments including: Pavlač (gallery rooms), Bayer, Pyramida, Za Komínem (Behind the Chimney), Mauritz, and others. --- ## Pricing 2025/2026 Prices depend on season and length of stay. Prices listed are per person and include accommodation with breakfast. Dinners can be ordered on-site. ### High Season Winter season: 18 December 2025 – 15 March 2026 Summer holidays: 4 July – 30 August 2026 | Length of stay | Adults & youth | Children 3–10 years | |----------------|----------------|---------------------| | 4+ nights | 800 CZK | 550 CZK | | 2–3 nights | 900 CZK | 650 CZK | | 1 night | 1,150 CZK | 900 CZK | ### Low Season Other dates spring / autumn 2026 | Length of stay | Adults & youth | Children 3–10 years | |----------------|----------------|---------------------| | 4+ nights | 750 CZK | 500 CZK | | 2–3 nights | 850 CZK | 600 CZK | | 1 night | 1,100 CZK | 850 CZK | ### Additional Notes on Pricing - Children under 3 in their own crib: free accommodation with breakfast - Separate bed for child under 3: 350 CZK/night - Single occupancy of a room: surcharge applies - For summer holidays, weekly stays (Saturday to Saturday) are preferred - New Year's Eve stays: minimum 5 days at seasonal prices - Recreation fee for the municipality of Nová Pec: 40 CZK/day for guests over 18 (not included in prices) - Gift vouchers for stays of any length available — order via email at mauritz@dudovi.cz ### Meals | Meal | Adults | Children up to 10 | |------|--------|-------------------| | Dinner (according to current menu) | 130–180 CZK | 80–100 CZK | ### Other Services & Rentals | Service | Price | |---------|-------| | Crib for child | 300 CZK / stay | | Bike rental | 250 CZK / day | | Chariot child trailer rental | 200 CZK / day | | Canoe rental (transport included) | 600 CZK | | **SUP paddleboard rental** | **100 CZK / day** | | Sauna | Currently out of service | The pension newly offers inflatable **SUP paddleboards** for rent — great fun on the water for adults and children. Suitable for cruising along the beach or for exploration trips into the Vltava meanders. With a seat attached and paddle adjusted, the SUP can also be **used as a kayak**. ### Alternative Accommodation Nearby If the pension is full or for guests preferring cheaper self-catering accommodation: - **Separate apartments** located 50 m from the pension - **Holiday house for rent** approximately 200 m from the pension More information: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/dalsi-ubytovani-bela-nova-pec/ --- ## Skiing & Winter Activities URL: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/ubytovani-hochficht/ English: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/en/skiing-hochficht/ Penzion Mauritz is an excellent base for winter sports enthusiasts: ### Nearby Ski Resorts - **Hochficht** (Austria) — the main ski area, easily accessible from the pension - **Lipno** — Czech ski resort - **Frymburk** — local ski area - **Mitterdorf** (Austria) — Bavarian ski area - **Schöneben** — cross-country skiing trails The Hochficht ski resort regularly receives substantial snowfall during winter months, with snow depths typically ranging from 65 to 90 cm on slopes during peak season. --- ## Groups, Team Building & Corporate Events URL: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/teambuilding-skoleni-sumava/ English: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/en/teambuilding/ The pension is well-suited for closed groups, company training sessions, and team-building events. Features include: - Equipped seminar room - Capacity to host the entire pension as a closed group - Home-style catering - Activities in the surrounding nature - Quiet rural setting ideal for focused work or team activities Corporate training and events for closed groups are arranged individually. Contact the pension for tailored offers. --- ## Surroundings & Šumava National Park Excursions URL: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/narodni-park-sumava-vylety/ English: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/en/national-park-bohmerwald/ The pension is located on the border of the Šumava National Park (Böhmerwald in German), one of the largest protected areas in Central Europe. Activities include: ### Summer Activities - Cycling on extensive cycle routes - Hiking trails through the national park - Canoeing on the Vltava river - SUP paddleboarding on the Lipno reservoir - Mushroom picking - Swimming and beach activities at Lipno - Nature watching and photography ### Winter Activities - Downhill skiing at Hochficht and other resorts - Cross-country skiing on extensive trails (Schöneben and others) - Winter hiking - Snowshoeing --- ## Reviews & Reputation URL: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/reference/ Penzion Mauritz has earned strong recognition: - TripAdvisor recommended (Top 25 award 2018) - Positive Google reviews - Consistently 5-star reviews from returning guests ### Sample Review A guest, Martina D., praised the pension's excellent location for various activities — cycling, canoeing, hiking, mushroom picking, and proximity to Hochficht ski area in winter. She specifically mentioned the property manager Mr. Karel Klučar, the excellent cuisine and beverage selection, perfect cleanliness, attentiveness to guest needs, and pleasant demeanor of the staff. She rates the pension 5 stars across all categories. --- ## News & Updates URL: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/novinky-nova-pec-sumava/ Recent news includes seasonal updates such as Easter availability, ski conditions at Hochficht, and other current information about the pension and surrounding area. --- ## Gallery URL: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/galerie-nova-pec-sumava/ Photo gallery showcasing the pension exterior, courtyard, restaurant with vaulted stable architecture, individual apartments, seminar room, children's playground, and surrounding landscape. --- ## Reservations & Contact URL: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/kontakt-rezervace/ Online reservation form available for current availability, last-minute offers, and bookings. ### Contact Details - **Reservations phone:** +420 728 941 923 - **Email:** mauritz@dudovi.cz - **Location:** Bělá, near Nová Pec, Šumava region, South Bohemia, Czech Republic - **Website:** https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz ### Language Versions - Czech (default): https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz - English: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/en/ - German: https://www.penzion-mauritz.cz/de/ --- ## Operating Company **Penzion Mauritz s.r.o.** - Registered office: Mladenovova 3230/1, Modřany, 143 00 Prague 4, Czech Republic - Company ID (IČ): 02479338 - VAT ID (DIČ): CZ02479338 - Commercial register: File C 219955, Municipal Court in Prague