Holysov offers a range of options for a visit: exhibitions on local history and the Second World War, a themed educational trail, the Church of St. Peter and Paul, and the Radbuza. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can choose where to stay based on whether you want to focus on exhibitions and memorial sites, a route with learning stations, or an activity on the water.
Exhibitions and Remembrance
At Dům dějin Holýšovska, visitors can explore exhibitions on the history of Holýšov and the history of the Second World War in Holýšov. The museum presents these two local historical subjects side by side. Its programme also includes concerts, lectures and educational programmes for children. If you would like to plan around one of these events, check the specific dates before your trip.
A memorial plaque on the wall of the farmstead where the female prisoners were housed commemorates the Holýšov subcamp. For travellers learning about the history of the Second World War in Holýšov, the plaque adds another memorial site alongside the subjects covered in the exhibition.
Educational Trail and the Radbuza
The Naučná stezka II Holýšov is about 7.5 kilometres long and begins at náměstí 5. května. It has five learning stations with six information panels. The route passes the memorial tree in Nový Dvůr, the former concentration camp, Hamerský Mlýn, the barracks and the lost village of Trubce. The educational trail therefore passes several named points, while a visit to Dům dějin Holýšovska focuses on its exhibitions and programme. Its approximate length gives you a concrete reference point if you plan the route as a separate outing.
The Radbuza, which flows through Holýšov, is navigable for most of the year; a trip in an open boat is considered straightforward. Such a trip is a different activity from the educational trail with its learning stations and information panels. If you are weighing up the two options, you can use this difference in experience as a guide. If you are planning a specific boat trip, it may be worth checking the conditions in advance.
Architecture and Practical Information
The Church of St. Peter and Paul in Holýšov is a Gothic church dating from the 14th century, remodelled in the Baroque style in 1743. Architecture enthusiasts can distinguish between its earlier Gothic phase and its later Baroque transformation.
The information centre in Holýšov provides free information about cultural events and tourism in Holýšov and the Domažlicko region. It also offers promotional materials and information about accommodation, transport connections and dining options. If you are considering your accommodation as part of your wider travel plans, this information also covers practical questions about transport and meals.
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