Forbes can be discovered from a variety of angles: monastic history and religious art sit alongside railway and military history, an immersive trail, gardens, tastings and a marked cycling route. When planning your visit, it is worth treating these offerings as more than just museum visits. Some explore a subject through exhibitions, while others involve taking part, seasonal nature or a clearly defined activity.
Monastic History and Exhibitions
The former Augustinian monastery was founded in 1455 by Petr z Lindy. The “Poklady z diecéze” exhibition explores religious art and the Gothic and Baroque periods of the monastery. If these subjects interest you, the exhibition offers a direct way to engage with art and monastic history. The exhibits may change, so check the latest exhibition information before your visit.
“Vlakem z Borovan tam a zpátky” takes a different approach: visitors can step inside full-size historic passenger and freight carriages. Unlike the religious art exhibition, the focus here is on experiencing the historic carriages. On the guided “ProhlĂdky šesti smysly” immersive tour, you can try on religious vestments. Since dates may change, it is advisable to check the latest tour schedule in advance.
The information centre in the Borovany monastery grounds helps visitors plan trips and arranges tickets. The Museum of Czechoslovak Fortifications in Borovany also has its own historical focus: it displays the site’s historic equipment, weapons and accessories, as well as characteristic equipment and uniforms of the Czechoslovak armed forces from the late 1930s. The museum is currently being renovated; access is limited to announced opening days. Check these details before your visit.
Immersive Trail and Hands-On Activities
At “Peklománie”, an immersive trail leads through newly reconstructed hell-like rooms. The attraction is aimed at families with children and groups of children. It includes a hell-themed slide where younger visitors can let off steam. Opening arrangements may change, so find out about current visiting options in advance.
Another hands-on activity is “Za mlsnou ovečkou”: the programme includes a 30-minute tour of a mini-dairy, including a tasting of its products. The stated duration helps you plan this activity.
Gardens, Seasonal Tastings and Cycling
The “Zahrada květů” is a small, living oasis of nature in the heart of the town. It provides a suitable environment for butterflies, bumblebees, bees and other pollinators. The garden’s connection to nature is particularly evident during flowering season: the focus is not on exhibits, but on a habitat for pollinators.
The “BorĹŻvková zahrada s letnĂ ÄŤĂtárnou” also offers a seasonal experience. When the fruit is ripe, visitors can sample Canadian blueberries there. Unlike the 30-minute dairy programme, this experience depends on when the fruit ripens.
For cyclists, the marked “Borůvková” cycling route, Okolo Borovan, is another option. These different ways to visit are available side by side: art and monastic history, historic carriages you can enter, a hands-on programme, nature watching, seasonal tastings and cycling. You can choose which ones to include in your stay based on your interests and the relevant dates or seasonal conditions.
For the wider travel overview: České Budějovice District.
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