Muzeum Prachatice – Zlatá stezka

Location: Velké náměstí 13, 383 01 Prachatice · South Bohemia

Category: museum

The museum in the historic centre of Prachatice tells the story of the Golden Trail — a medieval trade route used to transport salt across the Šumava mountains. The exhibition covers the salt trade, traditional crafts and the region's natural heritage. The historic centre of Prachatice, with its sgraffito-decorated facades, is itself a remarkable destination.

Why visit this place?

• The first written record of the route is a charter of 19 April 1010 in which King Henry II granted the Niedernburg convent in Passau the tolls on the road to Bohemia.
• The name Golden Trail appears only in the early 16th century; earlier the road was called the Passau, Prachatice or Salt road.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 77 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 22 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00; reduced hours in winter season
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 80 CZK, children 40 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 77 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes on the Golden Trail, the salt trade, medieval crafts and the nature of the Šumava region.

Official website: https://www.prachatickemuzeum.cz/zlata-stezka.html

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