Overview
Tábor is a historic South Bohemian city founded in 1420 by radical followers of Jan Hus, who paved the way for Martin Luther's church reforms. Much of its old town has been preserved, perched on a hilltop between the Luznice River and medieval Jordán Lake.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Hostel dorms start at 360-400 Kč. Cesta hostel offers good value with included breakfast. Summer is peak season for lake activities.
Food
Czech hot dogs from 30 Kč at Stárkův Dům. Shopping mall food court offers Asian cuisine 109-129 Kč. Traditional Czech restaurants 112-135 Kč for mains.
Money
Czech Koruna (Kč) is the local currency. ATMs at fio banka, KB (Komerční banka), and Raiffeisenbank in the city centre do not charge withdrawal fees.
Transport
City bus fare is 18 Kč (May 2022). Trains connect Tábor with Prague (1.5-2 hours) and regional towns. Bus line 30 reaches Hylacka look-out tower.
