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 residents, located 90 kilometers south of Prague, greets visitors with its charming beauty, featuring winding alleys and restored townhouses. Thanks to its rich history, architectural landmarks, and interesting location, Tábor is one of the tourist attractions in the Czech Republic.
Overview
Tracing the Hussites through Tábor
Visitors come to the South Bohemian town of Tábor primarily to follow the traces of the Hussite movement. On 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. The museum offers insights into the beginnings and development of Hussitism and the reformer Jan Hus, lovingly revered as a master in Bohemia. Various monuments for Jan Žižka can also be found in the museum. He is 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 can be enjoyed 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 the treasure of over 4,000 silver coins found during archaeological excavations in 2001. The city’s history is vividly portrayed 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, 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, spanning 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 marked. 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 displayed in his former home on the main street. In nearby Prachatice, the house he lived in while studying at the local Latin school still stands.
Text contribution: Dieter Weirauch