PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
P
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Písek
EuropeCzechiaMoravian-Silesian Region

Písek

Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia · Europe

About Písek

Písek sits on the route: 10 minutes from Návsí, 43km from Strecno Castle.

Písek is a town located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia. With a population of 1,776, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Písek sits in Czechia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Prague time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Písek to your route.

About Písek

Písek (Polish: , German: Piosek) is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,900 inhabitants. The municipality has a significant Polish minority.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Písek

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Písek.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Písek.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Písek?

Písek offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Písek?

Plan your road trip to Písek with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Písek as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Písek located?

Písek is located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5592 latitude, 18.8023 longitude.

What is the population of Písek?

Písek has a population of approximately 1,776 people, making it a town in Czechia.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Písek as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Písek. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
1,776
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Moravian-Silesian Region
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.5592, 18.8023

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Czechia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

Full driving guide for Czechia

Tags

EuropeCzechiaMoravian-Silesian RegionTown

Worth the detour from Písek

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pustevny

A 1,018 m saddle in the Beskids crowned by Dušan Jurkovič's fairy-tale timber buildings Libušín and Maměnka (1898), a masterwork of folk Art Nouveau. A ridge walk leads to the pagan god statue of Radegast and the Radhošť chapel.

39 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Strecno Castle

A dramatic 14th-century ruin perched on a limestone crag directly above the Vah river gorge, towering over the busy Zilina–Martin road in one of Slovakia's most photographed roadside views.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Orava Castle

A dramatic cliff-top castle perched high above the Orava River, famously used as a filming location for the 1922 movie Nosferatu.

52 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial

The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving in Czech Republic

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.48/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €11 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Písek.

Bukovec

🇨🇿 Czechia

2 km awayPop. 1,364

Jablunkov

🇨🇿 Czechia

3 km awayPop. 5,782

Návsí

🇨🇿 Czechia

4 km awayPop. 3,880

Mosty u Jablunkova

🇨🇿 Czechia

5 km awayPop. 3,989

Jaworzynka

🇵🇱 Poland

5 km awayPop. 3,109

Milíkov

🇨🇿 Czechia

7 km awayPop. 1,291

Čierne

🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 km awayPop. 4,419

Istebna

🇵🇱 Poland

7 km awayPop. 4,895

Plan a trip around Písek

Europe road trip planner

Plan a Road Trip from Písek

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence