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Vlašim
ℹ️Practical info — Vlašim
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💡 Tips
- Dedicate at least half a day to explore the extensive Vlašim Castle Park, as it's one of the largest landscape parks in the country.
- Check the schedule for the local observatory before your visit to see if you can catch an evening stargazing session.
- The town has some hilly parts, so wear comfortable walking shoes if you plan to venture outside the park area.
- Look out for the romantic follies (like the Chinese Pavilion) scattered throughout the castle park.
- Taking the train from Prague has a highly scenic and relaxing way to reach the town.
🍽 Food
Find a local deli (Lahůdky) in the center for an authentic and quick Czech snack.
Enjoy a hearty goulash with dumplings at one of the traditional pubs located near the castle entrance.
Try beers from nearby microbreweries in the Podblanicko region, often found on tap at the pubs on the square.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look out for shops selling products bearing the regional mark of the Blaník Knights, such as honey or crafts.
The main street provides a mix of local services, bakeries, and small boutiques to browse.
Lose yourself on the peaceful forest trails of the English landscape park, away from the main gate.
Take a tranquil walk along the Blanice River, which flows picturesquely through the town and the park.
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Vlašim, a town in Central Bohemia, is primarily known for its chateau and extensive English landscape park. The chateau, originally a Gothic castle, was rebuilt in the neo-Gothic style in the 19th century. The park is one of the oldest and most significant of its kind in the Czech Republic and is home to several romantic structures, including a Chinese pavilion and artificial ruins. Part of the chateau now serves as the Museum of the Podblanicko Region and an environmental education center. Vlašim is also known for its arms manufacturing, particularly through the company Sellier & Bellot, one of the oldest ammunition manufacturers in the world, founded in 1825. The town is situated in the scenic hilly landscape of the Vlašimská pahorkatina.
- Location: Czech Republic
- Top sights: Vlašimský zámek - Muzeum Podblanicka · Koupaliště Na Lukách · ParaZOO
- Nearby: Benešov (17 km)
- Population: ~12.225
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -3 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 49 | 38 | 46 | 39 | 78 | 87 | 87 | 89 | 60 | 49 | 44 | 44 |
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ParaZOO📍 landmark
ParaZOO in Vlasim is a zoo specializing in parrots and exotic birds.
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