Pobezovice: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Poběžovice can be explored through unusual sites of remembrance, historic religious buildings and several thematic walking tours. The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was founded around 1500 and contains furnishings dating from the 17th to the 19th century.

Culture and History

A distinctive historical trace is the stone Japanese Zen garden in Poběžovice. It commemorates the stay of Mitsuko Aoyama Coudenhove-Kalergi and her family, who lived at the Poběžovice estate as its last owners until 1945. The Japanese Zen garden in the grounds of Poběžovice Château is open to visitors.

The Chapel of St Procopius was rebuilt in 2013–2014 and consecrated on 26 September 2014.

Nature and Trails

A notable natural feature is the protected large-leaved lime tree of Poběžovice. It is approximately 360 years old and has a trunk circumference of 785 cm. A new trail from Poběžovice leads to this large-leaved lime tree of Poběžovice and offers two places to sit.

Trails and Walking Tours

The Městský okruh is a 4 km sightseeing trail through Poběžovice. The 2 km-long Okruh Zámecký park is an educational trail presenting 13 selected tree species, the history of the park and historical photographs. The Židovský okruh is a 5 km walking trail exploring the Jewish history of Poběžovice. The Hřbitovní okruh is a 3 km walking trail to three current or former burial sites in Poběžovice.

Events and Information

The Poběžovické pouťové slavnosti, held from 21 to 23 August 2026, include the traditional Panevropský půlmaraton, which will take place for the 18th time in 2026, as well as the Zámecké slavnosti in the château park.

The Městské kulturní a informační středisko provides information about transport connections and helps with planning guided excursions.

Other Places

Other local pages: Klenčí Pod Čerchovem, Vlkanov, Kout Na Šumavě, Domažlice, Semněvice, Ždánov, Pivon, Chrastavice.

For the broader travel overview: Domažlice District.