NEWS

  • The Tourist Information Center – new address Velké náměstí 1, phone +420 602 771 596
  • Sand sculptures on the theme FREEDOM available on both banks of the Otava river
  • Nextbike shared bikes in Písek: 100 mechanical bikes with 7-speed gear shifts and 15 e-bikes at more than 70 stations, 15 minutes of riding free of charge.
  • Visits of the Stud Farm – tours every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon, from May to September every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
  • Exhibitions: Sladovna Gallery, DRAGOUN Gallery, Municipal library, Portyč Gallery
  • the Prácheň Museum and A. Heyduk Memorial are opened
  • Museum of the historical Municipal power station is closed in 2025, the place can be visited on tours organised by the Prácheň Museum in June on weekends from 10 a.m., 12 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m., in July and August daily
  • Viewing town of the church closed in June due to technical reasons
  • Public transport line No. 7 running to Živec chalet in the Písecké hory mountains at the weekends

The main events planned in Písek for 2025:

  • 07.02. Town's ball
  • 05.04. International meeting of harmonica players
  • 19.04. Spring festival
  • 25.–26.04. Earth Day
  • 02.–03.05. Fashion Weekend
  • 07.05. Freedom Festival
  • 10.05. Schwejk's Hike
  • 16.–18.05. Sand Statues Festival
  • 17.05. Dragon boat race
  • 13.–15.06. Town festival
  • 20.–21.06. Rum Festival
  • 20.–22.06. Line Dance Festival
  • 29.06.–09.07. Piano courses with performances
  • Summer months: regular concerts etc.
  • 01.08. Jazz in Písek
  • 16.08. Food Festival
  • 21.–24.08. International Folklore Festival
  • 30.08. Schwejk's Hike
  • 04.–06.09. Puppet Festival
  • 05.–06.09. Beer Festival
  • 12.–14.09. Cool v plotě (solo musicians festival)
  • 13.09. Wine festival
  • 03.–04.10. Light in the streets
  • 09.11. St Martin's festival at the Stone bridge
  • 01.–31.12. Advent in Písek

Changes to events are subject to change

Opening Hours of Attractions Planning a trip to Písek? Here's a clear overview of the current opening hours for the town’s key tourist attractions. Find out when you can visit the Prácheňské Museum, the Sladovna cultural center, the Dragoun Gallery, the Písek Lookout Tower, or enjoy a swim in the town’s indoor pool. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Guest Tourist Card, valid at selected locations.
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