Žilov: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Žilov can be discovered through several specific traces: its theatrical history, the traditional folk architecture of Žilov and Stýskaly, as well as paths and events in the nearer and wider surrounding area.

Culture

Žilov was founded around 1250 by Rupert from the Vladiken of Bučí noble family. The early manor house of Žilov was surrounded by walls and may also have included a fortress. The traditional folk architecture in Žilov and Stýskaly includes numerous gateways and walls decorated with sculptures of lions and Jan Kozina.

The first theatrical performance in Žilov took place in 1886; a local amateur theatre group was established in 1946. In the past, open-air theatre performances and traditional Czech celebrations were held in Žilov, including “Nastolení Přemysla Oráče”, “Staročeská svatba”, “Dožínkové slavnosti”, dancing the “Česká beseda”, the “Oslava zrušení roboty” and the “Oslavy upálení Mistra Jana Husa”.

The “Divotvorná léta” event takes place at KD Žilov and is organised by Divadelní společnost Žilov. At the 2026 event, a scene performed by contemporary amateur actors is part of the programme.

Nature and Paths

The Vinná a pohádková stezka starts at the swimming pool in Stýskaly and continues as a nature walk with seven stations and tasks for children. Children who successfully complete the Vinná a pohádková stezka receive sausages for grilling at the finish; refreshments, music and attractions for children are also available there.

A 20 km route of the Svatojakubská cesta – Železná leads through Krašovice, Trnová and Žilov and is suitable for visiting the sights Nevřeňské podzemí, tvrziště Kokořovců and památné místo bitvy u Nekměře. The public hiking day “Po Svatojakubské cestě za Kokořovci a Janem Žižkou” is being held for the fourth time; in this edition, the programme includes hiking routes from 12 to 30 km with a tour of Nevřeňské podzemí.

Landscape in the Surrounding Area

Berdovna is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Žilov. Špitál [Horní Bříza] is a hill in the immediate vicinity of Žilov, as is (Dubová mýť) [Horní Bříza].

The church Plzen Barholomaeus Cathedral is located in the wider regional surroundings of Žilov. Radyně is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Žilov. The Novy Dvur monastery and the Svatý Martin church are also located in the wider regional surroundings of Žilov.

More local pages: Rochlov, Pastuchovice, Hvozd, Úterý, Bohy, Bílov, Ostrov U Bezdružic, Pnovany-Rajov.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Plzeň-Sever.