Butoves: Hotels and accommodation

Butoves lies in the southeastern, relatively flat part of the Jičín Hills. The varied surrounding landscape is situated at an elevation of approximately 250 to 290 metres above sea level.

Nature

Meadows and fields on the southern edge of Butoves lead directly into the Dubový (Doubí) Forest. To the north of Butoves lie the Tuřský les mixed forest and the Holubí (Holubův) Forest. West of Butoves, the Runšov Forest stretches beyond the fields.

The Hluboký pond lies between the municipalities of Kovač, Butoves and Třtěnice. Together with Strašidlo and Náklaďák, it is one of the three named forest ponds in the Butoves area; Náklaďák was formerly also called Nákladní or Nakládka. In 2008, the “Kovačské Modré Žáby” project was carried out in this pond to preserve the population of the rare agile frog.

Cycling and walks

The “Za Rumcjasem” cycle route leads from Třtěnice through Butoves and onwards to Tuř. It is suitable for road bikes or trekking bikes and runs along paved roads.

During walks in the Butoves area throughout the year, you can observe a large group of birds of prey.

History and culture

The present-day name “Butoves” was adopted in 1773 for the rebuilt village. Its documented history dates back to the “Nová Lhota” farm estate, founded in 1392 by the owners of the Veliš estate; the first written mention of the municipality dates from 1395. The year 1784 is considered the year in which the modern municipality of Butoves was established. In 1888, a steam sawmill was built next to Butoves railway station.

On 6 January 1888, Antonín Zajíc, Josef Lemberk and František Šoltys decided to establish the Tyl amateur theatre association; its first play was performed in Butoves on 16 December 1888. Between 1895 and 1921, the association performed a total of 20 plays.

Railway

Butoves railway station is an intermediate operating point with three tracks and a siding on the line from Ostroměř to Jičín. The station in the municipality of Butoves was built and put into operation together with the branch line of the Austrian Northwest Railway (ÖNWB) from Ostroměř to Jičín on 17 December 1871.

Other places: Valdice, Vřesník, Radim, Pecka, Mlázovice, Rohoznice, Bílsko U Hořic, Libošovice

For the higher-level travel overview: Jičín District.