Lipno

Lipno is a place name used in Central Europe, most notably in the Czech Republic and Poland. The name is associated with a town, a large reservoir, and a separate Polish town.

Lipno nad Vltavou is a small town in the Český Krumlov District of the South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. It lies on the Vltava river and is best known for the Lipno Dam and the Lipno Reservoir located nearby. Constructed in the mid-20th century, the reservoir is the largest in the Czech Republic by surface area and supports hydroelectric power production as well as regional recreation. The surrounding area is a popular destination for boating, hiking, cycling, and winter sports, drawing visitors from across the region.

Lipno Reservoir refers to the water body created by the Lipno Dam on the Vltava river. The reservoir serves energy-generation needs and functions as a major recreational resource, with facilities for fishing, sailing, and other water activities, as well as scenic landscapes around the water.

Lipno in Poland refers to Lipno, a town in Lipno County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, in central Poland. It serves as the administrative seat of the county and lies along the Drwęca River. The town has industrial and commercial history and acts as a local regional center.

The name Lipno is used in multiple localities in Czechia and Poland, typically linked to historical presence of linden trees (lipa/lipě).