Czech RepublicPlzeň (Czech pronunciation: [ˈpl̩zɛɲ] ), also known in English and German as Pilsen (German: [ˈpɪlzn̩] ), is a city in the Czech Republic. It is the fourth most populous city in the Czech Republic with about 188,000 inhabitants. It is located about 78 kilometres (48 miles) west of Prague, at the confluence of four rivers: Mže, Úhlava, Úslava and Radbuza, together forming the Berounka River. Founded as a royal city in the late 13th century, Plzeň became an important town for trade on routes linking Bohemia with Bavaria.
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Climate in Pilsen
Best time to visit: Jun–Aug
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Day trips and nearby cities from Pilsen
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Pilsen; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripPrague
Czech Republic
84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripUsti Nad Labem
Czech Republic
112 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripCeske Budejovice
Czech Republic
117 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Long day or overnightRegensburg
Germany
123 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightZwickau
Germany
125 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightChemnitz
Germany
125 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightDresden
Germany
147 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Long day or overnightGera
Germany
156 km≈ 2 h 25 min
From Pilsen you can reach Prague (84 km), Usti Nad Labem (112 km), Ceske Budejovice (117 km), Regensburg (123 km) and Zwickau (125 km) in about 1 h 35 min to 1 h 55 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Pilsen
The most pleasant months are Jun to Aug, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 4°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.