Oskořínek’s local history spans an early settlement with a fortress through to the transformation of Nový Ronov Castle into a sugar factory. It also includes the tradition surrounding the village name, a Baroque monument, and a route with activity stations. Self-picking strawberries offers a seasonal reason to visit.
Castle History and Early Settlement
Nový Ronov Castle and estate were built between Oskořínek and Jeseník in 1587. In 1857, the castle was converted into a sugar factory, which burned down in 1880. The dates describe a sequence: the castle and estate were built, followed by industrial use and, later, the factory fire. Oskořínek is considered one of the oldest villages in the Nymburk region. The first settlement was in the direction of Nový Dvůr, near today’s houses Nos. 63 and 65; a landed nobleman’s fortress stood there. The village and castle histories focus on different aspects: the settlement and fortress represent an early phase in the area’s history, while Nový Ronov stands out for the changes in its use. For a sense of the area’s history, it is worth considering these two strands side by side.
The Village Name and Monuments
According to the historian Sedláček, the name Oskořínek is linked to the wild service tree, a species of rowan that once grew here in abundance in extensive groves. This link between the name and the tree adds a reference to local history beyond its buildings, recalling a species that once grew here in abundance in extensive groves. The village has a Baroque statue of Saint John of Nepomuk dating from the second half of the 18th century. Oskořínek is also associated with a memorial lime-tree avenue. The statue is a single work that can be dated; the lime-tree avenue complements it with a different, landscape-based form of commemoration.
A Route with Activity Stations
A regional excursion guide from 2024 gives Oskořínek railway station as the starting point for the “Polabím s nadhledem” route. The route is laid out as a series of stations with different activities and ends outside the village at a lookout tower. It is not a circular route, so factor the start and finish in as separate points when planning your day. The sequence of activities gives the route its own thematic structure, unlike a visit that brings together individual historical sites.
Seasonal Strawberry Picking
Since 2007, Jahodárna Oskořínek has specialized in self-picking strawberries. This is a seasonal offer; check the current harvest period before setting out.
Your Stay and Choosing a Theme
When looking for a holiday apartment in Oskořínek, you can choose based on the main reason for your trip: local history brings together several historical points of interest, the route with activity stations requires you to plan the start and finish separately, and strawberry picking depends on the season. This distinction makes it clear which themes you want to shape your stay.
Discover more destinations: Jíkev, Kostomlaty Nad Labem, Ostrá, Zbožíčko, Všechlapy, Loučeň, Záhornice, Zvěřínek
For the broader travel overview: Nymburk District.
