Tomice combines a precise location reference near the D1 motorway with a local history whose first recorded mention dates to 1352, and the Tomický potok. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Tomice, these local landmarks can help you get your bearings: you can distinguish between history, the waterside landscape, and a cycling race held at a clearly specified time.
Location and Landscape
Tomice lies 3 kilometres east of exit 66 of the D1 motorway. The village is also situated on the Tomický potok, which flows into the Želivka and then into the Švihov Reservoir. These are two distinct points of reference: the first locates Tomice in relation to the motorway, while the second connects it via the stream to the surrounding water system.
The new Dolní Kralovice lies 2 kilometres west of Tomice. In the area around Tomice, the original Dolní Kralovice was flooded by the Želivka–Švihov Reservoir; the new settlement was rebuilt in the 1970s. The original and new Dolní Kralovice thus represent different chapters in the history of this area.
Another landscape landmark is Křenová hora, in the area around Tomice. Its summit is 528 metres above sea level. Together with the Tomický potok, it offers a different point of reference from the road location: a named high point alongside a watercourse. These features make it possible to identify the local landscape more specifically without presenting them as a single excursion route.
Historical Background
Tomice originated as part of Svatavina Újezd, which was colonised by the Vyšehrad Chapter. The first mention of Tomice appears in a confirmation charter in which Charles IV confirmed the Vyšehrad Chapter’s holdings in 1352. The year marks the first recorded mention, not necessarily the time when the village was founded; these two details answer different historical questions.
Tomice was also a prebend of canons. This ecclesiastical status adds to its origins as part of Svatavina Újezd and its documentary connection to the Vyšehrad Chapter. Those interested in local history can explore several distinct aspects here: the village’s origins, its first recorded mention, and its status as a prebend.
The Tomická Padesátka in 2025
On 7 June 2025, the 18th edition of the amateur cycling race Tomická Padesátka took place in Tomicích near Dolní Kralovice. The course for that edition comprised two laps of 25 kilometres each. In 2025, there were categories for men, women, and children aged 13 and under.
The 18th edition number indicates the event’s sequence; the course length and participant categories, by contrast, refer specifically to 2025. This keeps the event number distinct from the details of that particular edition. The timing is also relevant when planning your trip: the location, watercourse, and local history describe Tomice and its surroundings, while the race details given here relate to 7 June 2025. If you want to plan a stay around a race, check the dates for the edition you wish to attend.
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