The bears were originally captured in Slovakia before their residence in the Beroun enclosure.
The enclosure was designed with the professional guidance of zoologists to accommodate the specific behavioral needs of brown bears.
The bear 'Vojta', one of the original trio, passed away in 2022, leading to the current pairing of the remaining brothers.
The sanctuary is managed by the city of Beroun rather than a commercial enterprise.
Medvědárium Beroun is an outdoor bear sanctuary located on Městská Hora hill, originally established to house bears popularized by the television series 'Méďové'. The facility features a sprawling enclosure designed to replicate a natural forest environment, complete with trees, vegetation, and a pool. Visitors view the animals from a raised observation bridge that spans the enclosure, ensuring safety while providing elevated vantage points. The bears living here, Kuba and Matěj, are the descendants of the original bears featured in the media. The enclosure is integrated into a larger public park area which includes a lookout tower and playground facilities. It serves as a permanent home for the animals rather than a breeding or conservation facility.
The raised viewing platform sections that provide a clear, unobstructed line of sight into the central clearing.
Visit during feeding times when the bears are most active and likely to move toward the observation areas.
Combine your visit with a climb up the nearby Městská Hora lookout tower for views of the Beroun town center.
Stay on the designated wooden walkways to avoid disturbing the bears' natural ground activity.
Do not visit during midday in peak summer heat, as the bears often remain hidden in shaded, dense forest patches to sleep.
The area is generally accessible year-round as part of the public park, though bear activity varies by season.
Quiet observation is encouraged to prevent stressing the animals; do not feed the bears or throw items into the enclosure.
