FairyTale House of Puppets and Wine

What pairs best with Czech wines, well puppets of course! The Pohádkové domy, or Fairy Tale house, is an eclectic and entertaining combination of a puppet museum and a massive wine collection.

Puppets are everywhere in Czechia, and the art form is a UNESCO-recognized piece of cultural heritage. Some of the most well-known puppet craftsmen and masters, including the owners of the house and collections, hailed from the Bohemian region. This family-owned museum pays homage to that tradition.

Downstairs is a very impressive wine cellar, while upstairs and in the attic is a fascinating exhibit of puppets. The puppet displays, from small fairies to giant dragons, highlight the craftsmanship of local South Bohemian, Czech, and foreign master carvers and puppeteers. There are more than 400 puppet characters in the collection, which come in the forms of princes, damsels, witches, and devils, offering a creative tour through Czech fairy tales.

There is also an interactive puppet theater where guests can try their hands at puppeteering. 

The house itself is interesting, its stone construction dates from the 14th century, and it’s rumored to be haunted. (The resident spirit, Vilemina, while unhappy, is harmless. It usually appears as a misty cloud that follows guests.)