Nahorany: Hotels and Accommodation

In the foothills of the Šumava, Nahořany is a well-preserved settlement with a small village square of medieval origin. The village square in Nahořany can be seen in the films Trhák and Princezna ze mlejna. Nahořany lies five kilometres south of Čestice.

If you would like to book a hotel in Nahořany, this wish forms part of your personal travel planning.

History

The first references to Nahořany date back to the 14th century. In 1315, the inhabitants received significant privileges from Eliška Přemyslovna for guarding the royal forests. In 1629, farmers under the leadership of the local judge of Nahořany resisted re-Catholicisation in the area around Čestice. The peasant army from Nahořany controlled the entire region for three years and engaged in several minor skirmishes.

Culture

The ensemble of folk architecture in Nahořany comprises brick buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as a chapel from the 19th century.

Experiences

(S)Močidlo includes a sauna house beside a well-maintained reservoir. At (S)Močidlo, communal sauna sessions and cold bathing take place approximately every two to three days.

The Živý betlém in Nahořany is an interactive, music-based performance on the evening before Christmas Eve, involving the audience. After the Živý betlém, performers and spectators meet in the chapel to sing Christmas carols together.

Geographical location

On the way from Volyně to Čestice, turn right in Nahořany and follow an asphalt road for approximately 10 km to Čestice. Cycle route no. 121 connects Volyně and Čestice via local roads.

Other places: Radošovice, Katovice, Metly, Třebohostice, Lažánky, Zahorčice, Cerneves, Lažany

For the higher-level travel overview: Strakonice District.