České Budějovice is the administrative, economic, and cultural center of South Bohemia. Located in the Budweiser Basin and home to approximately 100,000 residents, the city is the seat of the district offices, the University of South Bohemia (founded in 1990), and a number of secondary schools. The local mechanical engineering and food industries are well-known, particularly beer production and the manufacture of office and school supplies. Budějovice is also home to the diocese and many scientific institutes; here you’ll find the South Bohemian Theater, the South Bohemian Museum, and the Chamber Philharmonic. The planetarium, galleries, libraries, and much more also invite you to visit.

You can reach Budweis by car in about an hour.