Description
What happens when learning meets fun? Magic!
Introducing the Třebíč Hippo Mat™ — a Třebíč play mat and road play mat for toy cars, designed to spark imagination, storytelling, and hours of screen-free fun.
Designed to celebrate the historic character of Třebíč through imaginative, screen-free play.
With wide, drivable roads made for toy cars and 20+ landmarks, places, and local details from Třebíč, every play session becomes a new adventure. Children can invent routes, create missions, and act out real-world moments — from town-square errands and river crossings to basilica visits, castle-hill discoveries, and hidden quarter adventures.
A road play mat for toy cars that celebrates Třebíč.
What’s on the mat
The Třebíč Hippo Mat™ road play mat features a playful, map-style layout inspired by the town, including highlights such as:
- Basilica of St. Procopius, Třebíč’s great UNESCO landmark and one of its most recognisable sights
- Castle complex / Waldstein Castle, the historic hilltop area beside the basilica
- Castle front, a strong architectural feature in the former monastery area
- Castle ice house, a hidden discovery linked to the castle zone
- Northern moat, adding extra shape and story to the castle-hill area
- Herb garden by the castle, a softer green feature beside the historic core
- Jewish Quarter, one of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish quarters and a maze-like play zone full of discovery
- Rear Synagogue, a major landmark in the Jewish Quarter
- Front / Old Synagogue, another key feature in the quarter’s story
- House of Seligmann Bauer, a memorable historic house in the Jewish Quarter
- Jewish Cemetery, one of Třebíč’s UNESCO-linked landmarks
- Ceremonial hall at the Jewish Cemetery, an important historic detail
- Rabbi’s House, a characterful local discovery in the Jewish Quarter
- House of Jacob Kopel with historic mikveh, a fascinating hidden-story feature
- Charles Square, one of the largest town squares in the Czech Republic
- Statue of Sts. Cyril and Methodius on Charles Square, a key landmark in the square
- Town Tower, one of Třebíč’s strongest skyline features
- St. Martin’s Church, the church linked to the famous Town Tower
- The Jihlava River and bridges between the town zones, perfect for scenic routes and crossings
- Wind Mill / Větrník, one of Třebíč’s most distinctive local quirks
Play that builds skills
As children explore routes and make up stories with their toy cars, they naturally practise:
- Hand-eye coordination and fine motor control through driving, parking, and navigating
- Communication and social skills through role-play with family and friends
- Early geography language through places, directions, landmarks, and routes
Soft, grippy, and made for everyday play
This Třebíč play mat is made with a soft microfiber velvet surface that feels smooth under hands and knees, making it ideal for floor play. A non-slip latex backing helps keep the road play mat in place when play gets energetic, while also helping to protect floors and reduce noise.
What’s included
- 1× Třebíč Hippo Mat™
- Pre-order perks
Specifications
- Size: 100cm × 100cm
- Weight: 990g
- Surface: Microfiber velvet
- Backing: Non-slip latex
- Care: Hoover regularly, and wipe clean with a damp cloth
- Packed dimensions: 114cm × 10.2cm (mat is rolled into a cylinder tube)
- Packed weight: 1.6kg
Peace of mind
- CE and UKCA certified
- Recommended age: 12 months+
Discover more about Třebíč
- Discover more about Třebíč’s UNESCO-listed Jewish Quarter and Basilica of St. Procopius
- Explore Třebíč’s main sights, from the basilica and castle complex to Charles Square and the Wind Mill
- Learn about the Jewish Quarter, synagogues, Seligmann Bauer House, and the Jewish Cemetery
- Discover more about Třebíč’s history, monuments, and castle area
Read more
Read our guide to the landmarks included on the Třebíč play mat.
Designed for everyday play
Designed for imaginative everyday play, and made to feel thoughtful and gift-worthy from the moment it arrives.
