Discover Horažďovice

Horažďovice combines a historic town centre, vibrant culture and a variety of experiences along the Otava. If you are looking for accommodation in a place with diverse ideas for excursions, you will find both historical details and practical activities here to suit different daily plans.

Castle and town history in the centre

Horažďovice Castle is the landmark of the historic town centre and hosts cultural activities. It therefore provides a distinctive starting point for exploring the town’s history. The Horažďovice Town Museum is also located in the castle at Mírové náměstí 11. The combination of castle and museum makes the site particularly interesting if you want to experience culture not only from the outside but also explore it more closely.

Another historical highlight is the Church of St Peter and Paul in Horažďovice. It was built between 1260 and 1273 and remodelled in the Baroque style between 1700 and 1720. Inside are a Madonna dating from 1775 and a Gothic, chalice-shaped baptismal font. The church thus showcases several clearly distinguishable periods: its medieval origins, the later Baroque remodelling and individual noteworthy furnishings.

Experiences along the Otava and traditional crafts

“Rýžování zlata na Otavě” is an outdoor excursion introducing visitors to the history of gold panning on the Otava. It includes a practical demonstration and instructions on gold panning; any gold flakes successfully panned may be taken home. This experience therefore differs significantly from a classic museum visit: the history of gold panning is combined with a practical activity.

The “Dílna pošumavských řemesel” programme also focuses on tangible work processes. It demonstrates the processing of wool and flax, weaving on a loom and traditional woodworking. During your stay, you can therefore choose a cultural focus that is not based solely on buildings but instead places regional craft techniques at the centre.

Water, exercise and a circular trail

Horažďovice Aquapark complements the cultural offerings with various water areas. These include a 62-metre waterslide, a children’s pool with two slides, massage jets and a water play area, a pearl bath, a lazy river and a sauna world. Especially when travellers have different preferences for the same day, this provides several clearly distinct areas to choose from.

For a quieter activity, Lesopark Ostrov offers an approximately 4-kilometre circular walking route. Its approximate length should be taken into account when planning your day, without treating the route as an exact distance. This allows you to vary your stay in Horažďovice between town history, practical experiences, water attractions and a walk.

Discover more places in the surrounding area

To continue searching for suitable destinations, you can also explore Nalžovské Hory (Nalžovské Hory), Maňovice (Maňovice), Mlýnské Struhadlo (Mlýnské Struhadlo), Černíkov (Černíkov), Bezděkov U Klatov (Bezděkov U Klatov), Frymburk U Sušice (Frymburk U Sušice), Besiny (Besiny) and Ujčín (Ujčín) as well.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Klatovy.