Different themes come together in Kdyne: the history of the border region, preserved details of the synagogue and the Church of St. Nicholas stand alongside swimming and hiking trails. If you are looking for a hotel in Kdyne, you can plan your stay around whether cultural history or activities in the water and countryside should be your main focus.
Museum and Border History
The Museum of the Borderland presents the history of the border region from prehistoric times to the present day. The exhibitions focus primarily on the region's history, the textile industry, agriculture, and Czech-Bavarian coexistence in the border area. The themes give the museum visit a broad chronological and topical scope: alongside the region's development, they also cover specific aspects of life and work there. The museum is housed in a reconstructed building that once belonged to a spinning mill. The building's former industrial purpose adds a tangible architectural connection to the story of the textile industry.
Synagogue and Church of St. Nicholas
The Kdyne Synagogue was built in 1862–1863 in the Neo-Romanesque style. Its original form has been preserved, including the interior, decorative painting, benches, women's gallery, and the ritual immersion bath, or mikveh. The preserved furnishings therefore encompass both the interior and distinctive elements of its use. Tours of the synagogue are arranged by prior appointment through the Kdyne Tourist Information Centre. Arrange your visit with them in advance.
The Church of St. Nicholas offers a different perspective on the past. It was founded in the second half of the 14th century. Its valuable organ dates from 1763 and has been fully preserved in its original condition. This makes it possible to distinguish the church's medieval founding, the 18th-century organ, and the 19th-century construction of the synagogue. Those interested in architectural history will find more than one historical period in Kdyne.
Swimming and Hiking
The Kdyne Water Recreation Centre offers a different focus for your itinerary. As of August 2026, it included a 425 m² main pool. This is divided into a 25-metre swimming pool with three lanes and a separate area with water attractions. The pool layout therefore distinguishes lane swimming from the water attractions. If you plan to include this in your stay, check the latest information about the facilities before your visit.
Hiking trails offer views of the Pošumavà and Český les landscapes. Marked trails lead to sights and places of interest in Kdyne and the surrounding area. When planning, you can choose between a destination in town and other places nearby, without having to commit to a single route. Check the trail markings and conditions before setting out.
Discover more destinations: Stankov, Kanice, Draženov, Karlova Hut, Postřekov, Pila, Pelechy, Újezd U Domažlic.
For the broader travel overview: DomaĹľlice District.
