Nyrsko: Plzeňský kraj, Česko: Kluziště

Few towns in the Plzeň Region have a history as closely tied to spectacle making as Nýrsko. Set on the Úhlava River in the foothills of Šumava and close to the Bavarian frontier, it occupies a borderland shaped by forest, water and cross-border connections. The town’s modern identity remains associated with eyewear production: OKULA Nýrsko is an established Czech optical manufacturer. Upstream, the Nýrsko Reservoir impounds the Úhlava and serves as an important source of drinking water for the region. Nýrsko provides a useful introduction to the quieter inland side of Šumava, away from its better-known mountain resorts. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Nýrsko and the Plzeň Region.

The river valleys of western Bohemia define much of Plzeň Region, supporting agriculture, linking historic towns and carrying the Mže, Radbuza, Úhlava and Úslava toward Plzeň. In the city, the Mže and Radbuza form the Berounka, while wooded highlands extend west toward the Bohemian Forest and south toward Šumava. Plzeň is the regional centre and the home of Pilsner Urquell: the beer was first brewed here in 1842 and gave its name to the pilsner style. Its centre is marked by the Gothic Cathedral of St Bartholomew and the Great Synagogue. Beyond the city, smaller towns, castles and rural roads give the region a distinct western-Bohemian character. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Plzeň Region.

The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.