October 20, 2025, 4:54 am | Read time: 3 minutes
There are beautiful and less beautiful cities in the Czech Republic. Tábor, easily accessible by train from Prague, is a surprise–beautifully and lovingly restored. TRAVELBOOK reveals what makes the city so special.
The city, with about 35,000 inhabitants, located 90 kilometers south of Prague, greets visitors with its winding alleys and restored townhouses in charming beauty. Thanks to its rich history, architectural landmarks, and interesting location, Tábor is one of the tourist attractions in the Czech Republic.
Overview
Following the Hussites through Tábor
People mainly visit the South Bohemian town of Tábor to trace the footsteps of the Hussite movement. In the marketplace in front of the church, a larger-than-life monument commemorates the legendary Hussite leader Jan Žižka of Trocnov (1360 to 1424). The town hall houses a Hussite museum known beyond the region. Visitors learn a lot about the beginnings and development of Hussitism and about Jan Hus, the reformer affectionately revered as a master in Bohemia. The museum also features various monuments to Jan Žižka, who is also considered the leader of the Taborites, one of the most radical Hussite movements.
Žižka defeated the imperial crusader army at Vítkov Hill in Prague as early as 1420. There, too, stands a Jan Žižka monument–a nine-meter-high, 16.5-ton monument inaugurated in 1950.
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The Main Attractions
The Best View
The best view of Tábor’s old town is from the tower of the Dean’s Church. From above, you can admire the restored Renaissance gables of the townhouses.
City Museum
The City Museum, located in the brewery above the marketplace, is worth seeing. The centerpiece is a treasure of over 4,000 silver coins found during archaeological excavations in 2001. The city’s history is vividly brought to life through the coins, Gothic tiles, and numerous ceramic vessels.
Jewish Cemetery
The nearby New Jewish Cemetery in Tábor was established in the 1880s. It was leveled during the German occupation in 1940. A memorial commemorates the victims of the Holocaust.
Chocolate Museum
Just a few steps away, located in the old town, is one of the most famous chocolate museums in the Czech Republic. Entire rooms are adorned with artistic creations. In the basement, there’s a wonderful fairy-tale world for children to marvel at.
Underground Tábor
A highlight of a visit to Tábor is exploring the extensive underground cellars and passages. The labyrinth, which spans several floors beneath the city, served as a refuge for the population during wartime.
Tips for the Surroundings
In the vicinity of Tábor, you should visit the large Hussite monument by a lake. Flowers are laid there almost daily. The paths from Tábor are well signposted. A trip to the village of Husinec is also worthwhile. Jan Hus was born there. An exhibition about the reformer’s life and work is on display in his former home on the main street of the village. In nearby Prachatice, the house he lived in while studying at the local Latin school still stands.
Text contribution: Dieter Weirauch