About
The Pardubice Region is an administrative region in eastern Czech Republic, in the heart of Europe. It takes its name from the historic city of Pardubice, which sits within it and serves as the natural starting point for a visit.
Visitors come here for a mix of traditions that you do not often find together. Horse racing has a long place in the region, and the local racing calendar is one of the reasons people plan a trip around a particular date. The region also carries a strong industrial heritage, and chemical manufacturing has shaped its towns and working life for generations. For a visitor interested in how a place has changed, this gives the region a character quite unlike the more ornamental parts of the country.
What to expect
- The historic city of Pardubice, the region's main town, with its old centre and the everyday rhythm of a working city.
- Horse racing traditions, which make the region a distinctive choice for anyone curious about the sport.
- Industrial heritage, visible in the chemical manufacturing that remains part of local life.
The region suits a visit of a day or several, whether you are based in the city or travelling between places in eastern Czech Republic. Because it is an administrative region rather than a single attraction, it rewards a little planning: choose a focus, whether racing, history or industry, and let that shape your route.
Is it worth the trip?
If you want to see a part of the Czech Republic beyond its best-known cities, and you are drawn by horses or by the story of industry, the Pardubice Region offers a grounded and genuine visit. Check the details of any event or site you plan to see before you travel.
