obvod Praha 4 district, Prague, Czechia

Places to visit near Vestec

Vestec is a town in obvod Praha 4 district, Prague, Czechia, home to about 1,143 people. Within 50 km by road there are 273 places to visit — 129 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 24 museums and 19 parks. The must-see places are Průhonice Waterfall (3 km), Přírodní Památka Hrnčířské Louky (3 km) and Olšanský Rybník (3 km).

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Vestec, Prague
Vestec, obvod Praha 4 district, Prague, Czechia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vestec at a glance

Location
obvod Praha 4 district, Prague, Czechia
Population
about 1,143
Coordinates
49.9805° N, 14.5049° E
Places within 50 km
273 (273 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Vestec

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vestec: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Vestec

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vestec. The closest is Chodovská Tvrz (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vestec

57 churches within 100 km of Vestec. The closest is Sborový Dům Milíče Z Kroměříže (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Vestec

24 museums within 100 km of Vestec. The closest is Czech Police Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Vestec

19 parks within 100 km of Vestec. The closest is Park Adolfa Borna (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vestec

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vestec. The closest is Přírodní Památka Hrnčířské Louky (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vestec

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vestec. The closest is Modřanská Rokle (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Vestec

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 17 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vestec
  2. 3 km Průhonice Waterfall · waterfall, obvod Praha 4
  3. 1 km Přírodní Památka Hrnčířské Louky · nature spot, obvod Praha 4
  4. 1 km Olšanský Rybník · lake, obvod Praha 4
  5. 5 km Waterfalls in Modřanská Rokle · waterfall, obvod Praha 4
  6. 3 km Přírodní Památka Cholupická Bažantnice · nature spot, obvod Praha 4
  7. 4 km Back to Vestec

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How to reach Vestec

    All places near Vestec by distance

    Within 15 km of Vestec

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vestec by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage129129Chodovská Tvrz (8 km)
    Churches5757Sborový Dům Milíče Z Kroměříže (8 km)
    Museums2424Czech Police Museum (14 km)
    Parks1919Park Adolfa Borna (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1414Přírodní Památka Hrnčířské Louky (3 km)
    Other attractions1212The Devil's Pillar (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1010Modřanská Rokle (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Olšanský Rybník (3 km)
    Waterfalls22Průhonice Waterfall (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Shooters Island (16 km)

    Vestec: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vestec?

    Průhonice Waterfall (waterfall, about 3 km), Přírodní Památka Hrnčířské Louky (nature spot, about 3 km), Olšanský Rybník (lake, about 3 km), Přírodní Památka Cholupická Bažantnice (nature spot, about 4 km), Waterfalls in Modřanská Rokle (waterfall, about 6 km), Modřanská Rokle (viewpoint, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vestec?

    273 places on Spotwander: 129 forts & heritage, 57 churches, 24 museums, 19 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vestec?

    Chodovská Tvrz, about 8 km by road; Keltské Oppidum Závist (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vestec?

    Sborový Dům Milíče Z Kroměříže, about 8 km by road; Svatý Jan Nepomucký (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Vestec?

    Czech Police Museum, about 14 km by road; Antonín Dvořák Museum (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vestec?

    Start in Vestec, visit Průhonice Waterfall, then Přírodní Památka Hrnčířské Louky, then Olšanský Rybník, then Waterfalls in Modřanská Rokle, then Přírodní Památka Cholupická Bažantnice, and drive back — about 17 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vestec?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Vestec

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vestec’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vestec on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.