Senior Citizens' Week

#A Week Not Just for Seniors Will Offer a Varied Program in Děčín

In October, Děčín will join “A Week Not Just for Seniors,” which will offer a program for seniors and their loved ones. Throughout the week, a variety of events will take place at different locations around the city—ranging from lectures and guided tours to excursions and cultural programs, as well as practical and creative activities.

The program will also include events with discounted or free admission for seniors. You can find the detailed schedule for each day below.

#Monday's schedule:

• 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Clothing and Book Swap (CTU Main Auditorium, Pohraniční 1288/1, 405 02 Děčín I–Děčín) idecin.cz

  Swap is a community exchange of clean clothes and books you’ve already read. Bring items you no longer enjoy, and take home something else in exchange. You’ll be able to try on clothes at the event, and there will also be a makeup artist on hand to offer advice on things like how to apply makeup properly.

• 10:00 Introduction to Yoga (Martajóga Studio, Plavební 22, Děčín I–Děčín) Come try yoga for seniors with Marta. No advance registration is required, and there is no admission fee.

• 11:30 Lecture: How to Maintain a Good Memory and Mental Agility (Classroom P3, CTU, Pohraniční 1288/1, 405 02 Děčín I–Děčín) During her lecture, instructor Olga Kroutilová will help participants better understand how to maintain their mental well-being even as they age.

• 5:00 p.m. Lecture: From Gorillas in Uganda to Lions in the Masai Mara to the Ocean (CTU building, Pohraniční 1288/1, 405 02 Děčín I–Děčín) Traveler and photographer Zdeňka Václavková will share her experiences and photos from her adventurous journey through Africa.

#Tuesday's schedule:

• 1:00 p.m. Sightseeing boat cruise with music and a quiz (Děčín–Hřensko) This year, the popular boat cruise through the Elbe Canyon will feature a trivia quiz with small prizes and music from the golden ’60s. Reservations are required through the Vstupenka Děčín portal (www.vstupenkadecin.cz). There is no admission fee. Boarding takes place at the dock near the Děčín Municipal Library.

• 5:00 p.m. Lecture: The Gambia—Africa’s Smallest Country (Děčín City Library, K. Čapka 1441/3, Děčín I–Děčín) Take a look at a country where there are no sidewalks or street names, but where there are kind-hearted people. Presented by Jiří Kafka from the blog “Krásné cestování” (Beautiful Travel).

# Wednesday's schedule:

• 10:00 a.m. Lecture: Staying Safe Online (PU2 Classroom, CTU, Pohraniční 1288/1, 405 02 Děčín I–Děčín) A talk with demonstrations about all the things the internet can give us and take away, what to watch out for, and how to protect ourselves.

• 11:00 a.m. Historical Walking Tour of Děčín (Meeting point: Church of St. Wenceslas and St. Blaise, 28. října 276, Děčín I–Děčín) A guided walking tour organized by the Děčín Regional Museum through the neighborhood around 28. října Street.

• 2:00 p.m. The Life of a Soldier During the Thirty Years' War (Meet at the CTU building, Pohraniční 1288/1, 405 02 Děčín I–Děčín) A guided walking tour with Lukáš Sláma, offering a glimpse into the history and life of a soldier during difficult times.

• 5:00 p.m. Lecture: Ulrika von Levetzow + Johan Wolfgang von Goethe (Děčín City Library, K. Čapka 1441/3, Děčín I) The love story of a great poet, his connection to Bohemia, his meeting with Beethoven in Teplice, and other episodes. Presented by writer Rostislav Křivánek.

# Thursday's schedule:

• 3:00 p.m. Lecture: Contemporary Reconstructions of Prehistory (Regional Museum in Děčín, Čsl. mládeže 1/31, Děčín IV–Podmokly) Czech paleoart, an artistic discipline focused on reconstructing life in prehistoric times, as presented by Petr Modlidba, Jiří Svoboda, and others.

• 4:00 p.m. An Afternoon at the Castle with Dixieland Music (Library Hall, Děčín Castle, Dlouhá Jízda 1254, Děčín I–Děčín) An Afternoon of Music with Dixi DC. Admission to the concert is 80 Kč. Reservations are required through the Vstupenka Děčín portal (www.vstupenkadecin.cz).

# Friday Schedule:

• 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. First Aid Course with the Czech Red Cross (Děčín City Library, K. Čapka 1441/3, Děčín I–Děčín) Learn the basics of first aid and be prepared to keep a cool head in emergency situations.

• 10:00 a.m. Lecture: Half-Timbered Houses in the Děčín Region (Classroom P1, CTU, Pohraniční 1288/1, 405 02 Děčín I–Děčín) A lecture featuring examples of local folk architecture, subtitled “How Beautiful It Is Here.” Presented by Alena Sellnerová. Guided tour of the exhibition on the Battle of Chlumec (Regional Museum in Děčín, Čsl. mládeže 1/31, Děčín IV–Podmokly)

• 3:00 p.m. Guided tour of the exhibition “The Spear, Prayer, and Plow in the Age of the Denars,” which commemorates the Battle of Chlumec in 1126

# Saturday Schedule:

• 10:10 a.m. Trip with the Czech Tourist Club (Meeting point: Děčín City Library, K. Čapka 1441/3, Děčín I–Děčín) This year’s traditional hike will feature a trip to Chlum with a surprise.

• 5:00 p.m. Everyone Gets a Chance to Smile... Theater (Děčín City Theater, Teplická 371, Děčín IV–Podmokly) A brand-new post-Romantic comedy starring Veronika Jeníková and Zdeněk Žák. Admission is 150 Kč, and reservations are required through Vstupenka Děčín.

#Sunday schedule:

• 12:00–15:30 Land Art with Lucie Pec (Meet at the Děčín City Library, K. Čapka 1441/3, Děčín I–Děčín) Try your hand at unique crafts made from natural materials that connect us to nature. Lucie Pec is a German-Czech artist and guide to mindful time in nature who creates under the brand My Creative Nature.

#Multi-day program from October 5, 2026, to October 11, 2026

• 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Seniors' Week at the Děčín Zoo (Žižkova 1286/15, Děčín IV–Podmokly) Admission is 10 Kč for seniors aged 65 and older to the Děčín Zoo and the Paradise Islands Exhibit. In addition, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, a guided tour of the zoo will take place at 10:00 a.m. free of charge. All week long, bus No. 216 will run to the zoo free of charge, departing from the main train station at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

• 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Free admission to the museum (Regional Museum in Děčín, Čsl. mládeže 1/31, Děčín IV–Podmokly) Seniors over the age of 65 have free admission to the museum all week long.

#Multi-Day Program October 5, 2026 | October 7, 2026 | October 9, 2026

• 3:00–5:00 p.m. An afternoon with a friend (Karoline Shop, Prokopa Holého 113/20, Děčín IV–Podmokly) Bring a friend and stop by on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at our lovely little shop near the Prokopa Holého bus stop. Get advice on what clothes are ideal for you, what looks good on you, and try on some trendy Italian pieces. You don’t have to buy anything.

#Multi-day program: October 7, 2026–October 11, 2026

• 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Ground floor of the castle exhibition (Děčín Castle, Dlouhá Jízda 1254, Děčín I–Děčín) From Wednesday through Sunday, you can take a tour of the castle that doesn’t involve climbing stairs. Tours begin at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Admission is 90 Kč.