Discover Bobnice

• Bobnice lies in the Polabian Lowland.
• Archaeological finds indicate that the area was settled by the 11th century at the latest; written records date from 1363.
• Landscape features include floodplain forests, ponds and wetlands, as well as sand terraces and wind-blown sands in some places.
• A marked cycling route runs through Bobnice. Three stops are listed for bus route 676.

Its location in the Polabian Lowland provides the geographical setting for a varied landscape. Bobnice has typical floodplain forests, ponds and wetlands. In some places, the landscape transitions into bands of sand terraces and wind-blown sands. This combination of wet and sandy features is a concrete point of reference for anyone who considers landscape and nature when choosing a destination.

The small Klobuš watercourse is also part of the municipality’s landscape: it flows through the municipality of Bobnice.

The earliest evidence dates back a long way: archaeological finds indicate that Bobnice was settled by the 11th century at the latest. Two written records from 1363 document the existence of the settlement. Two different kinds of evidence are therefore available: archaeological finds and dated documents.

During the Thirty Years’ War, particularly from 1631 to 1634, Bobnice was plundered and completely destroyed by Saxon troops. Other specific dates provide context for the area’s later history: a school was already in operation in the first half of the 18th century, and the Bobnice municipal chronicle covers the years 1757 to 1866.

A bell tower on the village square of Bobnice is a prominent vertical landmark that shapes the village’s appearance. The bell tower is described as a Renaissance building dating from 1894. An iron cross from 1860 is another historic feature in the village.

Another stone cross stands in Kovansko, a locality within the municipality. It dates from 1876 and depicts the Virgin Mary and Saint Florian. The location is important: this cross is in Kovansko, not in the village of Bobnice. If you are interested in smaller historical details, these different locations help you consider Bobnice and the wider municipal area separately.

A marked cycling route runs through Bobnice. If you want to include the route in your plans, check the markings on site before setting off.

PID bus route 676 is listed for Bobnice, with timetable information effective from 1 July 2026. The timetable names the stops “Bobnice,” “Bobnice, škola” and “Bobnice, Kovansko.” A list of stops does not replace checking departure times: before setting off, consult the current timetable to find a connection that suits your visit.

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When was Bobnice first settled?

Archaeological finds indicate that the area was settled by the 11th century at the latest. Two written records from 1363 document the existence of the settlement.

What landscape features can be found in Bobnice?

Bobnice has floodplain forests, ponds and wetlands. Bands of sand terraces and wind-blown sands are also found in some places.

Which stops are listed for Bobnice?

The stops listed for PID bus route 676 are “Bobnice,” “Bobnice, škola” and “Bobnice, Kovansko.” Check the current timetable before travelling.

Where is the stone cross from 1876?

It stands in Kovansko and depicts the Virgin Mary and Saint Florian.

For the overarching travel overview: Okres Nymburk.