Arboretum Sofronka Plzeň

Location: Plaská 877, 323 00 Plzeň · Pilsen Region

Category: arboretum

Arboretum Sofronka, managed by the Public Assets Administration of the City of Plzeň, lies between Velký and Kamenný Bolevecký pond in the northern part of Plzeň. The collection includes one of the largest pine collections in the Czech Republic and hundreds of other woody plant species. A nature trail with information panels focused on forest pedagogy and environmental education is available for schools.

Why visit this place?

• The arboretum was founded in 1956 by Karel Kaňák and took its name from a nearby forester's lodge named after Václav Sofron, the first Plzeň forester.
• The native Scots pine alone is represented here by 256 provenances, samples of different origin ranging from Scotland to the Far East.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 77 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 69 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org, sofronka.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Mon–Fri 9–15:30, Mon extended until 17:30, every 1st Sunday of the month 10–16
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 77 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

A nature trail with information panels for schools, focused on forest pedagogy and environmental education. Guided excursions for school groups.

Official website: http://www.sofronka.cz/

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