Rýžování zlata na Otavě – Písecko

Location: Nábřeží 1. máje, Písek, 397 01 · South Bohemia

Category: geological excursion

Traditional gold panning in the gold-bearing sands of the Otava River near Písek. Guided demonstrations of historical gold mining – everyone gets to try panning with their own hands. A popular educational activity covering geology and history.

Why visit this place?

• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly three hours; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 37 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct – by reservation
• Typical visit: 180 min
• Admission: adults 250 CZK, children 200 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.4 ★ from 296 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Gold panning course for primary schools – geology, historical gold mining in the Czech Republic, panning for gold-bearing sand. Hands-on learning and fun.

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

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