Budweis, Czechia

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Budweis is a city in the west of Czechia with around 100,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the South Bohemian region. The city on the Vltava is also a university city with a long history and is located not far from the border with Austria and Germany. Many people know Budweis for its good Czech beer, Budweiser Budvar. In the local language, the city is called České Budějovice and has several historical buildings and interesting museums.

Budweis has a beautiful main square with many café’s and countless cute alleys. It is definitely a place you have to visit when coming to Czechia. Not only the city itself is worth seeing, but also the beautiful surroundings of Bohemia. Here you can go hiking and cycling along beautiful lakes, rivers and hills. There are also some other beautiful sights to discover here, such as fairytale castles and palaces. Day trips to Český Krumlov, 25 kilometers away, are also popular.

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We hunt hidden gems, sip coffee in tiny cafés, and turn every street into an adventure. Come along as we share our journeys and the stories we find along the way. Welcome to our corner of the world!

Czechia’s overlooked gem! Explore historic squares, lively streets and world-famous beer in the heart of southern Bohemia.

Places to Visit in Budweis

Town Hall
St. Nicholas Church
Budweiser Budvar Brewery
Black Tower
Dominican Monastery
Market Square
Rabenštejn Tower
Holašovice
Former Salt House (Solnice)
Palác Včela

More Places in Czechia!

Český Krumlov

Hluboká Castle

Karlovy Vary

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Budweis

The best way to get to Budweis is by car, train or bus. There are countless connections to and from other cities in Czechia and Europe. You can also travel by train from Munich, Linz, Vienna, Prague and many other places. You can buy tickets for trains in Czechia online on the official website of the Czech Railways (České dráhy).

All seasons are beautiful here. From May to September the temperatures are mild and pleasant. In the summer months of July and August, however, it can get quite hot with temperatures over 35 degrees. The winters are perfect for lovely walks and the Christmas market season is always worth seeing.

Budweis is still quite cheap by European standards. A beer costs around 2-3€. For a good meal in a normal restaurant, two people pay around 30-40€.

We stayed here for one night and really enjoyed it. Budweis is a cute city wich is literally perfect for a day trip. You can explore most of the sights and places in one day. However, the region in and around Budweis is also very beautiful with many castles, great nature, and countless forests.