České Budějovice was founded by the Czech King Přemysl Otakar II in 1265. The biggest tourist attractions are concentrated in the city's historical centre (Piarist Square, the adjacent Dominican Monastery with the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary, Přemysl Otakar II Square with Samson's Fountain and the Town Hall, the Black Tower, St. Nicholas Cathedral, etc.).
Attractions
City of České Budějovice
Přemysl Otakar II Square
Přemysl Otakar II Square is a central public space in the historical centre of České Budějovice, currently named after the founder of the city, the Czech King Přemysl Otakar II, and with an area of 1.7 hectares it is one of the largest square squares in the Czech Republic.
Samson's Fountain
Samson's Fountain is a baroque fountain standing on Přemysl Otakar II Square.
The Black Tower
The Black Tower is the main landmark of České Budějovice. You can find it right next to Přemysl Otakar II Square, in the street where the Residence U Černá věže is located. It was completed in 1577 and served as a belfry and bell tower.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
St. Nicholas Cathedral is the main church of the Diocese of České Budějovice. Shortly after the foundation of the town of České Budějovice, the foundation stone of this church was laid in 1265.
South Bohemia Museum
The South Bohemian Museum has its main exhibition in a building built in the historicist Neo-Renaissance style in 1899-1901. It was opened to the public in 1903.
South Bohemian Theatre
The place where the historical building of the South Bohemian Theatre stands is one of the oldest historical parts of České Budějovice. In addition to the drama theatre, it also has an opera, puppetry and ballet company.
Piarist Square
Piarist Square is located in the historical centre of České Budějovice on the site of the former cemetery.
Piarist monastery
Dominican Monastery with the Church of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary - the oldest church in ČB.
By boat across the confluence to MITROWICZ Castle
Do you want to take away an unusual experience from your visit to South Bohemia? Take a trip to the romantic Mitrowicz Chateau and combine your visit with a cruise on the Vltava and Lužnice rivers. From the deck of the boat, you will be able to enjoy unique views of the surrounding countryside in peace and quiet.
Swimming pool
The swimming pool in České Budějovice offers winter and summer swimming for children and adults. The winter swimming pool offers swimming, diving and children's pools, an indoor water slide, a whirlpool and a steam chamber. The summer swimming pool includes a swimming pool and children's pool, several water rides and four-lane slides.
Observatory and Planetarium
The observatory in České Budějovice was opened in 1937 as the second oldest folk observatory in Bohemia. It is located about 300 metres from Přemysl Otakar II Square in the park at the confluence of the Vltava and Malše rivers.
Stromovka
Stromovka (locally called Dlouhá louka) is the largest park in České Budějovice with an area of 68 ha. It is located 5 minutes walk from the city centre and serves as a recreational zone.
Football stadium Střelecký ostrov
Football stadium Střelecký ostrov is a football stadium in České Budějovice, where the team SK Dynamo České Budějovice plays. The stadium was built in 1940.
Museum of the Horse Crossing
The Museum of the Horse-Carriage describes the history of the České Budějovice - Linz Horse-Carriage Railway. The entire exhibition is located in the former guard house of the horse-drawn railway. It is one of the smallest museums in the Czech Republic.
Museum of Energy
Its uniqueness lies in its unconventional concept, which makes it interesting not only for experts but also for the general public.
Budvar - tours Budvar museum ČB
On this tour, you will get a glimpse into the secrets of the production of Budweiser Budvar lager. You'll then taste the honestly brewed beer on tap just for you from the brewery's tanks in the vast, cool lager cellars where Budweiser Budvar is aged before making its way to customers.
Municipality Hluboká nad Vltavou
The village is best known for its neo-Gothic monumental castle, which has its current appearance inspired by the romantic Windsor Castle. Apart from the castle, there are other attractive destinations here: the luxurious golf course, the Prince's Court, the Rope Centre, the Alsova jihočeská gallery and the very popular zoo ZOO Ohrada, where not only children but also adults can have fun, and visitors can also see some species in the enclosure.
Beer trail through Budějovice
České Budějovice and its wide surroundings boast a high gastronomy. There are many renowned restaurants, cosy cafés, and also quality breweries and microbreweries. Budějovický Budvar and Samson have a renowned tradition throughout the country and the world. However, the Beer Trail will also take you to the lesser-known breweries.
The route starts at Přemysl Otakar II Square. Already in the centre of České Budějovice you can taste local gastronomy and beer in the Solnice Restaurant and Microbrewery, in Masné Kráme or in the Krajinská 27 Restaurant and Microbrewery.
Organic meat from the farm shop in Besednica.
Organic meat from the farm shop in Besednica.
New Farm shop with organic meat in Besednica. Every Wednesday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00 is looking forward to lovers of quality meat. Aged organic beef and quality farm pork, sausages, grilled meat, etc. is here for you.
Besednice, Družstevní 336.
Custom VLTAVIN
You can dig your own Vltavín from the real original layer, where it was deposited by geological processes 15 million years ago, at the experience mining in Besednice