Beroun in the Czech Republic. Bear shop and other attractions worth seeing

Beroun is an interesting city in the Czech Republic, famous for its ceramics and bears. Pottery fairs are held twice a year on the main market square. It is a very pleasant city that is a good starting point in the picturesque Bohemian Karst. The extensive market invites you to stroll and admire the two towers that have survived to our times. You will find here a small but very artistic museum. In the Renaissance era, the city was famous for beautiful products made of red ceramics. Here, this beautiful tradition is cultivated and the once famous design is brought back to life. Check out our guide to the city of Beroun!

Beroun. Location and access

Beroun is located in Central Bohemia, about 30 km southwest of Prague, at the confluence of the Berounka and Litavka rivers. It is a beautiful natural region abounding in karst rocks. You can get here quickly from Prague by the E50 road (D5 motorway) or by train in about 45 minutes. And you can get to Prague from Upper Silesia by the A1 and D1 motorways (about 360 km, 4-4.5 hours), through Ostrava and Olomouc. You need to buy vignettes and add the prices of parking lots in Prague. You can also get here by train, preferably through Prague, which you can reach from Katowice, Gliwice, Tarnowskie Góry or Bogumina. From the central station in Beroun, you can easily reach the center on foot, because the city is not big. You can park your car on the market square.

Attractions in the city of Beroun. What to see?

Beroun offers a mix of historical monuments, themed museums and outdoor activities. And all this surrounded by green hills with rocks and a river. The main attractions include medieval gates, a ceramics museum, an observation tower, as well as bicycle paths and rafting along the Berounka River. Here are the best things to do in Beroun!

Hus Square in Beroun

The square, Husovo náměstí, is the central square surrounded by colorful tenement houses, and additionally decorated with statues of Jan Hus, Záboy and the fountain of St. John of Nepomuk. It is the heart of the city with a neo-Baroque town hall, the place offers a pleasant walk with views of the hills, it is also worth going further, to the atmospheric, narrow streets, such as Zámečnická.

City gates in Beroun

In the city you will find 2 majestic city gates, Praska and Plzeňská. Remnant of medieval defensive walls from the 14th century. The Prague gate leads to the center, and the Plzeňská gate leads to the surrounding attractions. Their names come from the nearby cities in the directions in which they were passing. Currently, both offer access to towers with viewpoints.
Address: Brama Plzeňská, V Plzeňské bráně
Praska Gate (Pražská), At the Prague Gate

Beroun Ceramics Museum

The Museum of Ceramics Beroun is very atmospheric, although small. It presents the local tradition of pottery with a collection of unique products from the region. The exhibitions show the history of craftsmanship from the Middle Ages to the present day. An interesting fact is that the city organises an annual trade fair with ceramics, spring and autumn.
Address: ul. Zámečnická

Museum of Czech Karst and Barrandien Geopark

The Museum of Czech Karst is located on the market square. It hides interesting exhibits in the form of rocks and Paleozoic fossils. In an interesting way, it presents geology and karst phenomena. The geopark, on the other hand, offers educational paths through caves and rock formations in the area.
Address: Rynek

Miejska Góra, City Park with a Bear Factory and an observation tower. Kuba and Maciej bears

Miejska Góra is an interesting place for family recreation, located near the center, a little to the west of the market square. Among the greenery of the City Park, a runway for brown bears was created, which is unique. Two missions found the house, Kuba and Matěj. It is a great joy when they emerge from the greenery and you can look them in the eye. And they are real stars, because they appeared in a popular Czech fairy tale. Nearby, on this hill, there was also an observation tower from the period of the First Republic, i.e. the interwar period. The platform overlooks the Bohemian Karst and the city, which is a great point for photos.
Address: Albert, Městská Hora

Activities at Berounka

On the Berunka River, a little to the east of the market square, there is another cool place for recreation. A bicycle path runs along Berounka, and in addition, kayaks and pontoons for rafting have been rented here, as well as a water park, a skatepark and a golf course. It is an ideal place for families and sports enthusiasts.
Address: ul. Na Ostrově

What is worth seeing in the area? Czech Karst and its attractions

The Bohemian Karst is a land full of geological wonders that delight both nature lovers and adventurers! Can you believe that this land began in a warm sea 400 million years ago? It looks a bit like our Jura, and what does it offer?

Grand Canyon - The Czechs have their Grand Canyon, just 4 km from Karlstejn Castle. And in it you can admire "world" quarries: America, Mexico or Canada! It's nice to walk among them, with unearthly views like birds over rocks!
Konepruskie Caves - inside the picturesque hill with the graceful name Golden Horse, ploughed by man to extract rock wealth, there are exceptionally beautiful caves. It is the largest known underground system in the Czech Republic (not the Czech Republic), a historical land. They are powerful and although only a fragment over 600 meters long has been made available for sightseeing, it is enough to admire them and enjoy the natural decoration in the form of calcite infiltrates. The most valuable and oldest of them are the so-called Koněprusy Roses
The rock wall of St. John - the most beautiful view in Central Bohemia. The last to illusion resembles our Jurassic ones, towering over the former abbey of Svatý Jan pod Skalou. When you stand in the parking lot, it seems to you that the rock is impregnable, or at least not for you. Nothing could be more wrong, she immediately reminded me of Sokolica in the Będkowska Valley. Here, too, along the path behind the rock, you will reach the very top, under the cross, quite quickly and efficiently. It took us 20 minutes and we stood on the roof of the area, with a beautiful view around, at an altitude of just over 300 m above sea level.
Karlstejn Castle - the greatest summer residence in the world and the greatest castle in the Czech Republic. It was built in the Middle Ages by King Charles IV. This is the same ruler for whom the famous Charles Bridge in Prague was built. Both objects are famous all over the world and arouse a lot of emotions. And when Charles IV became Roman Emperor, it was in this fortress that he decided to hide from the world valuable collections of sacred relics as well as treasures and crown and even imperial jewels. But the very silhouette of the castle is unique and delightful! It is located only 8 km east of Beroun.

A Brief History of Beroun

The first mention of Beroun dates back to 1274, when King Přemysl Ottokar II granted it city rights. In the Middle Ages, the city developed thanks to trade and craftsmanship, especially pottery. To this day, this royal town is famous for its ceramics fair and its proximity to Karlštejn Castle.

Where to eat in Beroun?

In Beroun, we stayed for a long time in the Black Dog Restaurant, which we recommend. It is true that it is not Czech cuisine, and typically American, but very tasty and it is worth relaxing here and tasting delicious dishes. We ate a fancy hamburger and very good-looking and tasty ribs here. At the market square, we switched to the golden liquor at the Beroun Český Dvůr Restaurant.

Where to sleep in Beroun?

While exploring the area, we slept in the beautifully located Farm Krkavčí Hora Nižbor. It is a place for horse lovers, but of course not only. Away from civilization, among fields and meadows. There is a stable with horses outside the accommodation. It is a former farmhouse, beautifully revitalized. The guest rooms are located in a new building, the rooms are modestly furnished, but they are very clean, spacious and offer what you need, i.e. a private bathroom and a wide bed. There are also breakfasts and a fully equipped kitchen where you can even cook lunches. The place is worth recommending.

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What's worth seeing in the area?

You don't have to travel far to find more interesting places. Within a radius of 100 kilometers, there are many attractions waiting for you that will certainly enrich your stay Your trip with additional memories.

Czech Karst, distance: 5.4 km
Koneprusie Caves in the Czech Republic, distance: 5.4 km
Karlstejn Castle, distance: 8.6 km
Hradčany in Prague, distance: 27.3 km
Prague, distance: 28.3 km
Rock city in the Czech Republic. Kokorinsko, distance: 57.9 km
Kolin, distance: 81 km
Kladruby, distance: 83 km
Central Bohemia, distance: 85.2 km
Kutna Hora, distance: 85.2 km