Kotlasy: Hotels and Accommodations

Kotlasy was first mentioned in writing in 1317; at that time, the village name was written as “Gutlis.” A document from 1349 also records the historical name form “Chothloken.”

The Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary dates from 1900. No regular services are held there. The historical economy of the Kotlasy settlement was primarily agricultural. A three-field crop rotation system was practiced, with rye and oats being the main crops.

Local customs include several traditions that recur annually or seasonally: in Kotlasy, the maypole is erected and taken down every year, accompanied by a performance by local residents. The Easter rattling and clattering tradition is also part of local customs. The traditional burning of witches is likewise one of the local traditions.

The Bohdalovský stream flows through Kotlasy. It rises in the Bohdalovské rybníky ponds and flows into the Oslava in Ostrov.

Several described trails lead to Kotlasy. The “Toulání za pohádkovými bytostmi kolem Oslavy” route runs into the village; its final section follows Road II/388 back to Ostrov nad Oslavou. The “Jarní Vysočinou kolem Rendlíčku” circular trail reaches Kotlasy via a path near the Bohdalovský stream.

The mountains Dědkovská hora, Blažkov, Rosička, and Světka are located in the vicinity of Kotlasy. The Smetanovy sady park is situated in the wider surrounding region.

Other places: Svratka, Skorotice, Březské, Lisna, Sviny, Dlouhé, Velké Janovice, Saar

To the higher-level travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.