Enjoy Pilsen like a local

Visiting Pilsen for a theatre experience

Without a doubt, Pilsen offers foreign visitors plenty of cultural experiences, and a theatrical performance on one of the three stages of the Josef Kajetán Tyl Theatre surely ranks amongst the most extraordinary. The Neo-Renaissance building of the Great Theatre with its elegant interior can be found on the edge of Pilsen’s historical city centre. The modern New Theatre is the only newly erected theatre building in the Czech Republic since of 1989. All of the theatre’s stages put on both modern and traditional, worldwide performances for a wide spectrum of audiences. So, which show will you come to see in Pilsen this winter?

Holiday programme 23.12.2022 – 1.1.2023

The most magical time of the year is upon us, so you can probably guess what the programme will include. A week full of food, presents, visits, and fairy tales is waiting for us, all of which will then be topped off with lively New Year’s Eve celebrations. If you’d like to do more than just sit around at home, watching TV and stuffing yourself on potato salad and Christmas cookies, then we’ve got a few tips for you on places to visit in Pilsen during the holidays.

Discover the magic of Christmas in Pilsen

As the year comes to an end, the warm atmosphere full of music, festivals, and café and restaurant terraces gives way to the time of winter caps, mulled wine, and holiday greetings. The streets of Pilsen turn into a magical place full of lights and Christmas decorations, and Republic Square transforms into an Advent market with the aroma of punch, cinnamon, and Christmas gingerbread treats filling the air.

Enjoy St Martin´s Roasted Goose and Wine in Pilsen

The St Martin´s Day is celebrated in the Czech Republic every year on November 11th. It is said that on this day St Martin comes riding on his white horse and on this day the winter begins. Unfortunately, this is not true anymore as in Pilsen there was no snow even at Christmas for several years now. Nevertheless, it takes nothing from the atmosphere of the late autumn. This is especially true when the St Martin´s goose is roasted and combined with a glass of St Martin´s wine. A number of restaurants in Pilsen offer St Martin´s menu in this time of the year. There is no need to drink wine only; the roasted goose is very well combined with Pilsen beer too.

Five interesting things you didn’t know about Pilsner Urquell Brewery

The spectacular celebrations for the 180^th anniversary of the first batch ever made of the world-famous Pilsner Urquell beer took place in October right on the grounds of the brewery, which just so happens to be one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Czech Republic. You can embark on any of the tour routes here throughout the year. You may already be well familiar with the delicious taste of this golden lager, but are you just as familiar with the actual brewery itself?

Tips on newly opened gastro spots in Pilsen

Pleasant afternoons spent sitting in open-air terraces may now be in the past, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy Pilsen’s gastro-scene to the fullest. We’ve compiled a few tips for you on new establishments in Pilsen, some of which were opened not long ago, while others have already been here a bit longer but may have gone unnoticed by you. So, what are you feeling? The choice is yours!

Visiting Pilsen for the Champions League?

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Large European cities crawling with tourists? No thanks. Rather a trip to Pilsen

If you’re the same as the majority of travel lovers during the pandemic, then you may have spent some time sadly looking over photos from your past travels with anguish. It’s safe to say, you put your travel boots back on as soon as you could. Paris, London, Venice, or Barcelona? Any chance you felt a little packed in those places? If you’re not a fan of crowds, you’re not willing to pay 100 euros for a room with twelve other guests, or you simply want to enjoy a Euro-weekend a bit differently, then give Pilsen a chance, you won’t regret it. So, what exactly can Pilsen offer?

Where to go in Pilsen for ice cream?

You’ll find loads of amazing restaurants, pubs, and cafes in Pilsen, as well as places to go for ice cream and homemade ice pops. We’ve chosen for you a few places that we enjoy and even some spots where you’ll run into something a bit different and less traditional. So, where exactly are they, and what should you order?

The Semler Residence by Adolf Loos is once again open to visitors

If you call yourself an architecture lover, then you most likely know the name of world-renowned architect Adolf Loos. As one of the founders of modern architecture, Adolf achieved fame primarily in Vienna. Nevertheless, in the time between the great wars, he created a collection of apartment interiors in Pilsen that has both survived to this day and been opened to visitors.

Events you shouldn’t miss before the year ends in Pilsen

Surely, none of us want to start thinking about the end of summer just yet, but it’s always nice to have something to look forward to! What sort of things can you experience in Pilsen before the end of the year? Accept the open invitation to the city’s rich cultural programme featuring the International Festival THEATRE. Also stop by one of the other DEPO Street Food Markets, because eating and drinking well are the foundation for a satisfying trip to Pilsen and beyond. As for news on beer- and wine-focused festivals, you’ll find more information in their own dedicated article.