Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Plzen
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Plzen with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Plzen area
This Plzen map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Plzen and surroundings
Nature and parks of Czech Republic
The White Carpathians Reserve has long become popular around the world. Its territory spreads on the Carpathian slopes in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. The area of the reserve included in the list of UNESCO reserves in 1996 is 715 square kilometers. Over 2000 species of plants can be found on a relatively small protected area. This number includes 44 endangered species. Some plants are recognized as endemic and listed in the Red Book. The reserve has such resorts as Uherský Brod, Uherské Hradiště, and Zlín famous for their healing mineral springs. … OpenPhotogallery of Plzen sights
Our guide to Plzen
Plzen sightseeing
Your excursion to the Museum of the Underground Tunnels will be one of the most exciting events. Of course, no excursion route can be done without visiting the local brewery. Within just one hour visitors will get acquainted with the technology of brewing; they will be able to explore the process in details and, of course, take part in the tasting of the prepared product. On the territory of the factory is located a … Open
Cultural excursion through Plzen - things to see
There is the Plzen Dungeon entrance on the museum’s territory – it is dimensioned system of passages, which pierces literally whole historical district of the city. The replica of age-old city’s water pipe and collections of archeological artifacts are kept into the dungeon’s halls. Fantoccini Museum is interesting too, its collection will be appreciated by children and adults. There is an … Open
Attractions and active leisure
Plzen is not noted for a great assortment of night establishments, its principal advantage is the presence of comfortable beer restaurants and pubs. The great number of them receives guests until the late evening and prepares fantastic amusing program for them. Lovers of shopping need to visit the shops in the historical district. Boutiques of fashionable clothes, original antiquary shops and variable souvenir shops … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Here it is possible to regale oneself with the most popular national dishes and also to taste excellent beer and piquant snacks. U Salzmannů is the oldest restaurant of the city, owing to its decoration it reminds of the cozy age-old tavern. Massive wooden furniture, hall decorated by antiquary elements, splendid assortment of the main national drink and excellent dishes – here are main advantages of the … Open
Traditions and mentality of Plzen
The main feature of this old brewery, which was found at the beginning of 20 century by the local brewers are the dimensioned cellarage. Their extension is dozens of kilometers; even 100 years ago brewers have kept ferment beer there. Every year festival’s organizers try to make glad guests by new original entertainments and events. Once, during one of the festivals in the city there were special bar with … Open
Travel guide to Plzen
Fans of unusual excursions should definitely visit the Horror Museum located in the heart of the city, on the ground floor of Hotel Central. The museum is housed in ancient dungeons built back in the 16th century. The museum's halls currently display a collection of terrible exhibits that can scare children and adults alike. The very hotel housed in a historic building is famous for its ghosts. Many people visit … Open