š» PlzeÅ (Pilsen) Day Trip | Where the Golden Brew Was Born!
Just an hour from Prague lies the holy grail of beer lovers - the birthplace of Pilsner lager! Here's why this charming town deserves a spot on your Czech itinerary. š Getting There ⢠FlixBus from Prague (~1hr, student discounts available) ⢠By car: Easy D5 highway drive (free parking near brewery) š Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour šļø Book online (student tickets ~250 CZK) š¾ Highlights: Working malt house (that heavenly toasty aroma!) Historic cellars dug 100m deep in 1842 āļø Copper brew kettles shining like pirate treasure šŗ Grand Finale: Draft unfiltered Pilsner straight from oak barrels (silky smooth, zero bitterness!) š§„ Pro Tips Wear closed-toe shoes + jacket (cellars stay at 6°C year-round) 3pm tours let you see the sunset glow through amber beer vats The "Master Brewer" add-on gets you VIP tastings āŖ Beyond Beer ⢠St. Bartholomew's Cathedral - Climb the highest church tower in Czechia ⢠Great Synagogue - Europe's 2nd largest Jewish temple ⢠Republic Square - Pastel merchant houses straight from a fairy tale š° Budget Bonus: Meals 30% cheaper than Prague Cozy pensions from ā¬25/night #PilsenUrquell #CzechBeer #DayTripFromPrague #HiddenBohemia #BreweryTour #WinterInEurope