Citov: Hotels and Accommodation

Citov lies in the flat, fertile landscape of Haná, about 10 km west of Přerov, on the left bank of a river branch called the Morávka. In the western part of the village lies the Hrubý floodplain forest, along the edge of which the watercourse winds in meanders.

Castle and Culture

The Empire-style château in Citov was completed in 1845 as the residence of Tobiáš Pauspertl von Drachenthal. It features rich ceiling paintings in delicate pastel shades. The château is surrounded by a naturally and scenically landscaped park used for cultural and social purposes. The restored eastern, western and southern sections of the Citov château park are open to cyclists and visitors; the park is open to the public all year round.

In front of the château stands a Romantic-style statue of a girl dating from the late 19th century, which is an immovable cultural monument. Citov also has a water mill dating from 1739, one of the oldest mills in Moravia, as well as the parish church of Saint George. The church was renovated in 1735 and later extended by an addition behind the altar. The pneumatic organ in Citov was the first organ of its kind in Moravia at the time; it was built by Neusser of Nový Jičín.

Paths by the Water

The educational trail in Citov is a 1.2 km-long walking route with five information-board stations. It runs from the Citov château building to a sack weir on the Morávka watercourse behind the mill. The stations provide information about the history of the château grounds and park, the Church of Saint George, the municipal residential building constructed after the severe floods of 1997, the water mill with its millrace, and the sack weir, which serves the municipality as flood protection.

Outside the municipality runs the FIT Trail. It comprises seven stations along a route of approximately 700 m beside a paved road next to the historic mill and millrace, leading to the sack weir. In places, it follows an older, stony section of a farm track in the direction of Odpadník. Its stations feature exercise instructions, graphic illustrations, interesting information, puzzles for children and QR codes linking to instructional videos; the FIT Trail is easily accessible to visitors.

A cycling route leads from Citov via Císařov to Rokytnice.

Festivals and Events

The traditional Masopustní vodění medvěda event in Citov includes ritual stops, a dance celebration and the ceremony of the “burial of the bass”. The Hodové slavnosti festivities include a church service, fairground rides for children and, above all, family gatherings.

The annual Pohádková cesta Hrubým lesem is an outdoor event for children that uses the forest and the farm tracks behind Citov. The recurring Odemykání Morávky event takes place at the Citov mill on the Morávka watercourse.

Getting Around

Citov is served by buses; the railway halt in Brodek, two kilometres away, can also be used.

More Local Pages

Dobrčice, Annín, Všechovice, Prosenice, Čechy U Přerova, Lhota, Rouské, Partutovice

To the higher-level travel overview: Přerov District.