Taking a day trip from Prague to Ceske Budejovice is a great way to visit one of the country’s most famous beer brewing towns while you are visiting the Czech Republic.
The City of Ceske Budejovice
The city of Ceske Budejovice is located about 160 kilometers (100 miles) from of Prague in Southern Moravia. Beer brewing is Ceske Budejovice’s main industry, and has been since the 13th century.
Other attractions in Ceske Budejovice include the large market square, which is the largest of its kind in Bohemia, and the clock tower, which is called the “Black Tower”.
Beer Breweries in Ceske Budejovice
Ceske Budejovice is known for being the home of Budvar, the original Budweiser. The Budvar brewery, Pivovar Budejovicky Budvar, is the most famous beer brewery in Ceske Budejovice. Another brewery in the city is Pivovar Samson. Visitors can take tours of both breweries and taste the beer at the source.
Other Information about Ceske Budejovice
For information about transportation and hotels in Ceske Budejovice, the transportation and hotels page can help. To learn about Czech beer and other places to visit if you want to sample more of the country’s best brews, see the Beer Trips to the Czech Republic page. Additionally, a list of other day trips from Prague can be found here.