Café between bridges

Would you like to enjoy a coffee in the extraordinary place and with a nice view? Explore the new café on the Radbuza riverbank in Pilsen situated untraditionally "levitating" between two bridges. In summer you can look forward to various events and festivals.

Bolevecké ponds

Walk, ride, swim…in Pilsen! The oasis just 3,3 km from the city center with gradual access to water in the very nice nature re the perfect spot for summer getaway . You can swim, yacht, walk or cycle there. Bolevecky pond system lies on the northern part of the city of Plzen is definitely worth to visit.

Mediatation garden

Looking for a real ZEN this summer? Visit really a hidden gem – the meditation garden colony on the right bank of the Radbuza River. Originally created as a Memorial to the victims of Evil, now the perfect spot for calming your soul and mind.

DEPO2015 – creative space

Retro tours at Patton Memorial Pilsen

A visit to the cathedral spire

Soak up the atmosphere as you climb up the old tower of St. Bartholomew´s Cathedral which, at around 400 years of age, features the tallest church spire in the Czech Republic (102.6 m). From its galleries you can see the entire city and its surroundings from the height of 60 metres. Enjoy the views!

Interiors by Adolf Loos

Visit the Pilsen Historical Underground

A labyrinth of passageways, cellars and wells from the 14th century lies hidden beneath the city. Find out more about the origins of Pilsen’s underground and go on a journey of discovery through city history and everyday life in the Middle Ages.

Most romantic places

Think of Pilsen and chances are you’re thinking of beer and industrial flair. So you’ll be surprised at how many romantic corners and green spaces the city has to offer. The lush vegetation around the Bolevec Lakes is the perfect setting for a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

PILSEN BY THE GLASS

Visit the Czech Republic's biggest brewery. The brewery of Pilsner Urquell, or Plzeňský Prazdroj to give it its Czech name, is famous throughout the world. The high point of the brewery tour is the opportunity to taste unfiltered Pilsner Urquell in the brewery's ancient cellars.

INNOVATIVE PILSEN

Located in a recently renovated factory hall on the site of the Skoda factory, the Techmania Science Centre features an interactive visitor center offering an entertaining introduction to science and technology research. The permanent exhibition on the history of the Skoda factory is also worth a visit. DEPO2015 represents a sustainability feature of the Plzeň – European Capital of Culture 2015 project. It is a “little Berlin” in Plzeň, where you can create and enjoy art, visit interactive exhibitions or crafts workshops or even run a business.

PILSEN FOR KIDS

The Pilsen Zoological and Botanical Gardens have a few surprises in store – including the second largest bear house in Europe, for example. The star attractions among the 1,300 animals are the Indian rhinoceros and the Rothschild's giraffes. To get the most from your visit, follow one of the zoo's several educational routes.

PILSEN - WORTH SEEING

The city's most recognizable landmark is the sixteenth century Cathedral of St. Bartholomew's. The 100 m high viewing platform in the tower offers wonderful views of the city and its surroundings. With its marlite 'Pilsen Madonna' statue at the main altar, this magnificent gothic building is an enduring monument to Czech national culture.

ACTIVE PILSEN

Often referred to as the Pearl of the Baroque, the area around Pilsen is dotted with monasteries and castles from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The landscape in which they sit is one of majestic forests and romantically sweeping valleys. Golfers will have nothing to complain about here. The area boasts four quality courses, among them the 18-hole Pilsen Golf Park.