Things to do in Plzen

No. 20 of Best Things to Do in Czech Republic

Pilsen

Pilsenis located in the western part of the Czech Republic, on the road from Prague to Bavaria, and is the fourth-largest city in the Czech Republic. What truly makes it world-famous is beer: the Pilsner beer found all over the world today takes its name directly from this city. In 1842, local brewers here created a golden, clear, bottom-fermented lager, a style that was subsequently emulated by breweries around the world and became the model for golden lagers. The original brewery is still operating on its original site today. During a visit, you can walk through the old brewing hall and the deep underground cellars, and at the end, you can even taste a glass of unfiltered raw beer. The hop aroma in the beer comes from Saaz hops produced in the nearby Žatec region.

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Pilsen Region

Brewery Museum

Brewery Museumis located in the city center of Pilsen. Built in the 15th century, it is a BohemianBrewery Museum. The museum features the world's smallest beer mug, a beer brewing laboratory, and more, transporting you back to a bygone era. Not only can this place satisfy all your curiosity about the beer brewing process, but it also allows you to taste 300 ml of pure beer.

No. 10 of Family-friendly Attractions in Czech Republic

Plzeň Zoo

is a historic zoo in the Czech Republic, founded in 1926, located on the banks of the Radbuza River. It covers an area of 21 hectares and houses approx. 1,300 species of animals, with over 6,500 individuals. The zoo is dedicated to species conservation and education, participates in the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP), and is responsible for the European population management of dwarf lemurs and fat-tailed dwarf lemurs. The zoo's exhibit areas are divided by geographical region, including Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, showcasing species such as wolves, bears, European bison, snow leopards, red pandas, camels, kulans, and Barbary lions. In addition, the zoo features special pavilions such as the Tropical Pavilion, Venomous Snake Pavilion, and Underground World, as well as botanical landscapes like the Japanese Zen Garden. The Luftner Farm within the park showcases traditional Czech farm life, where visitors can get up close to poultry and farm animals.

Pilsner Urquell Brewery

Pilsner Urquell Brewery is a major brewery in the Czech Republic. Established in 1842, it has become a leading global beer exporter, shipping beer to over 50 countries worldwide. If you are a beer enthusiast, you cannot miss this place. Behind the historic brewery gate, there are two breweries—old and new—open for visitors to explore. Here, you can not only learn about the brewing process of Pilsner beer but also taste pure, fresh beer. This is a guided attraction, with tours available in Czech, English, German, and Russian, lasting approximately 100 minutes.

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