Velešín: Hotels and accommodations

Velešín lies on a plateau between two river valleys. The Malše lies immediately below the town, and many views open up to the south.

Culture and history

At Kantůrkovec, you can see a preserved black kitchen with a smoke hood. It also houses the permanent exhibition “Malovaný svět” by the naive artists and married couple Šítalovi.

In the vicinity of Velešín, Velešín Castle was built as a royal castle toward the end of the first third of the 13th century and abandoned in 1487.

The former Church of St. Philip and St. James was consecrated in 1491; a tower was added to it in 1631. The former church now houses an information center, the town museum, a gallery, and Café Jakub.

In Holkov, located near Velešín, two stone bridges, a former coach house, and a former horse-drawn railway relay station have been preserved.

Experiences

At the Velešín outdoor swimming pool, the pool water is heated to 24–27 °C. The outdoor pool has a multipurpose pool with a 250 m² children’s area, as well as the “Trio Slide” water slide.

The “Naučná stezka Velešínsko” educational trail is 5.5 km long and includes six stops with information panels.

The “Po stopách koněspřežní železnice okolím města Velešína” route leads through the surroundings of Velešín.

The “Procházka historickým Velešínem” tour is an easy 2-km circular route for walkers, cyclists, and families with children.

Events

The traditional Velešín pilgrimage takes place on the first Sunday in September and offers a program for children and adults.

Other places

Other places: Hohenfurth, Sirnin, Zwickau, Netrobitz, Oberhaid, Vyšný, Malsching, Adolfsthal

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Český Krumlov.