Families

Our region offers fantastic experiences for nature lovers, from the youngest to young adults; explorers; princesses and knights; sportsmen; adventurers; and inventors. Treat your children to an unforgettable trip or holiday. No member of your family will be bored in the Pilsen Region.

Mysterious Places

Animals

Techmania

Puppets and Fairy Tales

Organic Farming

Tips for trips

The Underground Gallery in Kladruby

The Benedictine monastery was founded by Bohemian Duke Vladislaus I in 1115 and several legends are connected to it.

The Devil in Šipín

The medieval parish with the church of St. Barbara and the sacred spring in Šipín used to be a popular pilgrimage site in the second half of the 18th century.

The Legend of Kaceřov Chateau

The local chateau is one of the most interesting early Renaissance chateaus in Bohemia, but it has a dark past.

The Deadlings in Kašperské Hory

The Church of St. Nicholas from the beginning of the 14th century and the Chapel of St. Anne stand in the cemetery in the outskirts of the town.

The Chotěšov Nun

The extensive complex of the former Premonstratensian monastery was founded in the 13th century and is shrouded in many legends.

The Otter at Turner’s Cabin

When strolling around Bohemian Forest, do stop at the stylish Turner’s Log Cabin. It is the only accessible cabin in the first (strictest) zone of the Bohemian Forest National Park on the bank of the Vydra (Otter) River between Antýgl and Čeňkova Pila.

Wolf Spotting in Srní

Come to Bohemian Forest to spot wolves! The Srní Visitor Centre with an exhibition dedicated to the beasts of prey can be found in Bohemian Forest between Srní and Rokyta. You can also take a beautiful walk in the three-hectare enclosure.

Beaver Spotting in Upper Palatinate Forest

The Vodní svět (Water World) nature trail in the Upper Palatinate Forest Protected Landscape Area is dedicated to beavers and other protected animals. It also introduces the unique water ecosystem of the long unused water reservoirs Na Kolmu near Lesná in the Tachov district.

Owl Aviaries in Bohemian Forest

Rare owls are almost impossible to spot in the wild. But you can observe them in the unique aviaries in Bohemian Forest. The starting point is the village of Borová Lada near Kvilda, which lies beyond the border of the Pilsen Region.

Zoological and Botany Garden in Pilsen

The second oldest ZOO in the Czech Republic attracts visitors with more than 1,300 species of animals and the specific displays of Czech River, Underground World, Kingdom of Poison, as well as the Asian and African exhibitions.

DinoPark in Pilsen

A popular children’s amusement park is the DinoPark, which you can find in Pilsen in a beautiful forest park above the ZOO. Not only children will be thrilled by the dozens of life-size moving models of prehistoric animals.

Rocking Stones near Žihle

The rocking stones and giant boulders near Žihle in the northern Pilsen district have attracted people’s attention since ancient times. Some people are fascinated by their size and shape and others claim that they radiate a special beneficial energy.

3D Planetarium

Thanks to state-of-the-art 3D technology, the Pilsen Planetarium is one of the best facilities of its kind in Europe. Only science centres in Barcelona and Warsaw offer the same experience of technically perfect projection in Europe.

Techmania Science Center

Science shows, puzzles, classic and interactive exhibits, unexpected experiments or unusual workshops. You will find it all at the Techmania Science Centre.

The Klatovy Catacombs

The Klatovy Catacombs is the name given to the crypts under the Jesuit church in Klatovy. Visitors can see 30 mummified bodies in the Klatovy Catacombs and learn about the history of the town and the Jesuit order.

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The project ‘Attractive Pilsen Region’ was created using funds from the state budget of the Czech Republic from the program of the Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic.

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