Holysov
Holýšov is best known within the Plzeň Region for its former glassworks and industrial heritage. The town stands beside the Radbuza River in the low, wooded country of southwestern Bohemia, between Plzeň and Domažlice. Its modern growth was tied to industry, and its past also includes a Flossenbürg concentration-camp subcamp, which operated here during the Second World War. This history is commemorated locally. Road I/26 and the railway line toward Plzeň and Domažlice underline Holýšov’s role as a small transport and service centre rather than a historic showpiece. Woodland and fields around the built-up area give the town a distinctly Bohemian edge.
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The Radbuza River defines the setting of Holýšov — it runs through this compact western Czech town in a broad Bohemian valley, shaping its riverside green spaces and local streets. Holýšov lies in the Plzeň Region, south-west of Plzeň, in a landscape of farmland and wooded rises rather than the dense urban fabric of the regional capital. Its modern story is closely tied to industry. During the Second World War, a satellite camp of the Flossenbürg concentration camp operated here, where prisoners were forced to work for an armaments factory; the town preserves the memory of this period. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across the Plzeň Region.
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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.
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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.
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