Susice: Susice nad Otavou: Svatobor

Few towns in the Plzeň Region have a history as closely tied to match production as Sušice. Set on the Otava River in southwest Bohemia, the town developed as an important centre for the industry after a match factory opened here in the 19th century; the Solo Sušice name remains associated with that legacy. Its compact historic core centres on Svobody Square, while the Otava gives the town a distinct riverside setting. Above Sušice rises Svatobor, a wooded hill with a lookout tower and a familiar destination for walks from town. Sušice lies on the northeastern side of the Šumava foothills, connecting an urban river valley with the forested uplands beyond. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of southwest Bohemia connects regionally.

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.