Things to Know...
Despite being close to cities, Ostrov is a very small, rural village. There is no bus or train going directly there, and the closest bus stations is in Tisa, 5km away. It is a popular area for tourists to visit due to its climbing, hiking, and beautiful forest and seclusion. Here is some useful information for planning your trip to the Women's Highline Meeting.
Getting There:
By Car - 1.5 hours north of Prague, CZ. 40 minutes south of Dresden, DE. 3.5 hours south of Berlin, DE.
By Train - Train to Usti Nad Labem, followed by bus 452 to Tisa.
By Plane - Fly to Prague or Berlin, then follow other transportation advice.
By Hitchhiking - You can do it! Alternatively, you can organize rideshares with other women attending.
Lodging:
You do not need to bring a tent, but you DO NEED A sleeping pad and sleeping bag. We will be staying all together in a large house called Himmelreich, and the beds are reserved for volunteers. If you prefer to camp, please bring your own tent, there is a large garden with space for tents, hammocks etc.
There is lots of floor space for sleeping pads, it's basically a giant slumber party.
The house has a kitchen, two bathrooms, one hot shower and one cold shower. There will be a lot of people in one house, so please be considerate of each other, clean up after yourself, and utilize the campsite next door for additional bathrooms and showers. The campsite has showers, laundry, sinks and a kitchen, and it is encouraged to use the campsite facilities.
What to Bring:
Harness,
Sling with Carabiner (i.e. personal anchor system for clipping into highline anchors)
Hiking shoes,
Sleeping Pad,
Sleeping bag,
Water Bottle,
Rain Jacket,
Layers (weather can be hot, wet, cold, or moderate).
Swimsuit, personal items, snacks.
Toiletries (Shampoo/Conditioner, Soap, Menstrual Products, Toothpaste)
Optional: Climbing gear, Music Instruments, Costumes
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Where to Shop:
The nearest village is Tisa, Czech Republic. The shop here is minimal, and it is best to go a little farther for a real grocery store. Please note that there are no stores in the Ostrov valley, but there are two restaurants.
Usti Nad Labem
Driving distance: 25 minutes. Walk to Tisa. Catch the bus 452 to Usti Nad Labem Hlavni Nadrazi (main train station). From here you can go to stores such as Billa, Globus or Kaufland.
Decin
Driving distance: 25 minutes. Stores like Tesco, Billa, Albert. Best to drive, as the nearest bus goes to Sneznik, which is about a 45min-1hr walk from Ostrov.
