NEWS

  • The Tourist Information Center – located in the main square at Velké náměstí 1, opened daily from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m., phone +420 602 771 596
  • Sand sculptures on the theme FREEDOM available on both banks of the Otava river, new feature – sculpture animation via mobile app; the sculpture are part of "Enjoy Art" tour in the centre of Písek – see flyer "Enjoy Art in Písek 2025" in our Downloads. Or tour in the Smart Guide app (available tours: Písek in a nutshell, Enjoy arts in Písek)
  • Viewing tower of the church with new exhibition, visits on weekends 
  • the Prácheň Museum and A. Heyduk Memorial are opened
  • Visits of the Stud Farm: tours every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
  • Exhibitions: Sladovna Gallery (gallery to play, closed between September 9–12), DRAGOUN Gallery, Municipal library, Portyč Gallery
  • 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.
  • From September 1 to December 31, 2025, the bus station in Písek is under reconstruction. Bus stops are relocated to Baarova Street; long-distance and bike buses will depart from the stop “U autobusového nádraží”.

The main cultural events planned in Písek:

  • 24.–25.10.2025 Light in the streets
  • 31.10.–02.11.2025 CZECH OPEN (line dance)
  • 09.11.2025 St Martin's festival at the Stone bridge
  • 01.–31.12.2025 Advent in Písek
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  • 07.02.2026 Town's ball
  • 26.04.2026 Earth Day
  • 01.–02.05.2026 Fashion Weekend
  • 22.–24.05.2026 Sandpit Festival
  • 12.–14.06.2026 Town festival
  • 01.–12.07.2026 Piano courses with performances
  • Summer months: regular concerts
  • 13.–16.08.2026 International Folklore Festival
  • 04.–05.09.2026 Puppet Theatre Festival
  • 04.–05.09.2026 Beer Festival
  • 11.–12.09.2026 Cool v plotě (solo musicians festival)
  • 12.09.2026 Wine festival
  • 02.–04.10.2026 30 years of film schools in Písek & 18th International Student Film Festival
  • 16.–17.10.2026 Lights in the streets
  • 29.10.–01.11.2026 CZECH OPEN (line dance)
  • 08.11.2026 St Martin's festival at the Stone bridge

Changes to events are subject to change

Opening Hours of Attractions in Písek FALL 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 museums, galleries, the Písek Lookout Tower, or enjoy a swim in the town’s pools. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Guest Tourist Card, providing discounts at selected locations.
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