Dobčice Fortress 1945
A showcase of American Army equipment from the liberation of Southwest Bohemia in 1945
The museum is located in the picturesque village of Dobčice, just 19 kilometers from České Budějovice. Guided tours are available in Czech or English. The tour duration ranges from 1 to 3 hours, depending on visitors' interest. Admission is voluntary.
Opening hours: May to October, daily. Please arrange your visit in advance at +420 720 024 003, +420 725 587 290, or +420 608 766 055 (sometimes we’re out hunting for more exhibits :) )
Exhibition highlights:
Military Vehicles
- Cadillac 41 (the only one in the Czech Republic; the first car in the world with automatic transmission)
- Amphibious tracked transporter ("Weasel")
- Jeep ("Widowmaker") with weapon replicas and trailer
- 3/4 ton Dodge WC 52
- Mobile field chapel (likely the only preserved exhibit from a 1,500-piece wartime series)
- 2.5 ton GMC cargo truck
Military Equipment
- Command post equipment
- First aid station
- Communication and measuring technology
- Uniform collection
- One-man bunker
- And hundreds of other small items from U.S. Army gear
