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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Pelhřimov
Spend a half‑day (4–5 h) in Pelhřimov to see the square, churches and gatehouses; stay only if you need a base for bike rides.
Pelhřimov is a compact district capital in the Vysočina highlands with a historic town square, several churches and gatehouses, and good cycling routes. All sights are within a short walk, so a few hours suffice. It is convenient as a stop when traveling between Prague and České Budějovice or for a bike‑riding afternoon.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- November–March (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CZK
- Money
- Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč). Cards are widely accepted, including for small sums.
- Daily spend
- Budget CZK 300–500 excl. bed · Mid CZK 500–800 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 158 · Fire 150 · Ambulance 155
- Plugs
- Types C, E, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Type E sockets have a pin; German type F plugs fit with the hybrid E/F plug found on most chargers.
- Tipping
- Pub or café: Round up to the next ten or twenty koruna.; Restaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').; Taxi: Round up.; Tour guide: CZK 100–200 per person for a half-day.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants sell bottled water by default; ask for tap water if you want it.
- Toilets
- Station and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20; restaurants reserve theirs for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | CZK 30–50 |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a bar | CZK 35–55 |
| Meal at a simple restaurant | CZK 120–200 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | CZK 150–180 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRG · Václav Havel Airport Prague
- Train to Pelhřimov via Jihlava, about 3–4 h
Typical fares
- Taxi town‑centre → hotel (5 km)
- ≈ CZK 150 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The centre is walkable; taxis are cheap. Bicycles are popular for exploring the surrounding highlands.
See and do
Known for
- Historic town square
- Museum of Vysočina in the Ricany chateau
- Gatehouses with the Museum of Records and Curiosities
- International Festival of Records
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Vysočina countryside bike loop | Rent a bike in town; follow marked routes | 2–3 h round trip |
Sleep
- Hotel Slavie
- On the town square; basic rooms, restaurant and pizzeria downstairs.
- Penzion Lucerna
- Near the square; clean, locally recommended.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Promiňtepromiňte |
| Thank you | Děkujiděkuji |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí?kolik to stojí? |
| Where is the bus stop? | Kde je zastávka autobusu?kde je zastávka autobusu? |
| Can I pay by card? | Mohu platit kartou?mohu platit kartou? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Dobrý den on entering shops; handshake with eye contact; avoid: Walking in and out without a word
- Names and titles: Use academic titles if given (pan inženýr, paní doktorka); avoid: First names with older people until invited
- Pubs: Share tables, put a coaster on the glass when you have had enough; avoid: Waving for the waiter; they will come
- Homes: Shoes off at the door; slippers are offered; avoid: Arriving empty-handed; bring flowers (odd numbers) or wine
- Conversation: Dry humour, understatement; avoid: Calling it 'Eastern Europe' or confusing it with Slovakia
- Queues and trams: Give seats to older people; let people out first; avoid: Loud phone calls on public transport
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited public transport; train connections are infrequent and require transfers (check schedules).
- Some attractions have no posted opening hours; verify before visiting.
Pelhřimov is safe; typical precautions apply – keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas and verify taxi numbers.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pelhřimov yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Historic town square
- Museum of Vysočina in the Ricany chateau
- Gatehouses with the Museum of Records and Curiosities
- International Festival of Records
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Pelhřimov, revision 5272428 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5272428
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pelhrimov). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.