A good place to start exploring Hulice is Včelí svět: the interactive museum was created by converting the village’s former school. When choosing a holiday apartment, consider what kind of discovery you would like to shape your stay: a museum visit connected with local history, or a greater focus on water and nature. This way, you can start planning around your interests, not just your accommodation.

Včelí svět and the History of Hulice

The Včelí svět educational trail passes through the garden and herb garden, with eight fun and informative stations along the way. It complements the museum visit with a route through both garden areas. If you enjoy discovering things outdoors, it offers a different experience from the exhibition rooms. Minor changes to the trail are possible; check the latest route information before your visit.

The written history of Hulice begins with its first mention in written sources in 1295. The history of the water landscape also includes the settlement of Švihov, which was submerged during construction of the Želivka waterworks. These are two distinct historical connections: the written history of the village and the changes associated with a waterworks.

Water, Nature and Technology

At Vodní dům, the importance of water to nature and people is presented through the example of the Želivka European Site of Community Importance and the Švihov Reservoir. This offers a different focus from local history. In the Vodní Atrium, visitors can operate artificial waterways equipped with pumps, water mills, weirs and water distributors. Here, water is not treated only as a landscape theme: visitors can interact with the elements described.

The outdoor areas also explore distinctive nature and technology themes. The Hadcová skalka at Vodní dům showcases kuřička hadcová, a plant that grows nowhere else in the world but the Kraj blanických rytířů region. The flooded bridges on the Želivka are a unique technical monument. Access is legally restricted and subject to change; check the current conditions before visiting.

Educational Trails, Accessibility and Cycling Route

An educational trail near Vodní dům has eleven informative stations. By comparison, the Včelí svět educational trail passes through the garden and herb garden, with eight fun and informative stations along the way. The descriptions therefore emphasize different things: informative stations here, and a route through two garden areas there. Minor changes to both trails are possible; check the latest information for each before your visit.

The indoor and outdoor areas of Vodní dům are wheelchair-accessible and can be reached with a stroller; accessible toilets are also available. As access conditions may change, it is advisable to confirm the latest information before travelling.

For a cycling trip, Route No. 0004 passes through Hulice. It runs from Vlašim via Trhový Štěpánov, Hulice and Nesměřice to Zruč na Sázavou. The named sequence gives you a practical way to place Hulice along this cycling route.

Discover More Destinations

Discover more destinations: Soběhrdy, Slapanov, Loket U Dolních Kralovic, Kamberk, Sázava, Ctiboř, Bucina, Tisem.

For the overview of the wider travel area: Okres Benešov.