Senice can be understood through several historical layers: the settlement’s history dates back to the 13th century, and the pond landscape shaped the town’s historical character. At the same time, commemorative events turn the spotlight on the SILVER A paratrooper group and on events of 1941. There is also a historic long-distance route variant and a cultural connection to the theatre. These offer different starting points when planning a trip: you can approach Senice through its local history, landscape history or culture of remembrance.

Pond History and Early Settlement

The earliest references, dating from the 13th century, concern a fortified manor and settlement founded on the shore of the Vyhlíd pond. Bodies of water and settlements were therefore already linked in the earliest historical records. The former pond system can also be understood through a comparison of sizes: Blato was its largest pond, one third larger than Rožmberk pond. This comparison brings the scale of the historic system to life and gives local history a tangible connection to the landscape. Anyone interested in how a place developed can consider the settlement history at Vyhlíd alongside the history of the pond system.

Polská cesta as a Historic Link

Another historical point of interest is the Polská cesta, a more recent northern variant of the long-distance route to Kladsko and onward to Poland. Between Senice, Úmyslovice and Velenice, it ran between ponds that have since disappeared; fragments of the route remain. The historic route thus connects local history with a broader network of routes. For travellers interested in old connections between places, it offers a different perspective from the history of the settlement at Vyhlíd. In its historical context, the route extends beyond the local area towards Kladsko and Poland.

Remembrance and Events

Remembrance in Senice focuses on the activities of the SILVER A paratrooper group. Commemorative events are jointly organised by the Municipality of Senice and the Československá obec legionářská. The annual event “Po stopách parašutistů” (“In the Footsteps of the Paratroopers”) commemorates the parachute drops of three paratrooper groups into their occupied homeland in 1941. In 2025, it took place on Sunday, 28 December, at 12:30 p.m. The date refers to the 2025 edition; if an event is to determine your travel dates, check the date for the relevant edition before booking.

The raising of the maypole and the burning of the witches were announced as a joint event. Fishing competitions were also announced for 2025. Both notices add other event themes to the commemorations, but neither provides a current date for a future visit.

A Cultural Connection to the Theatre

Another cultural connection is Jaroslav Koloděj, who lived and worked in Senice for many years as a theatre performer, particularly as a puppeteer. His biography links the town to a long career in the arts and broadens the view of Senice’s culture beyond individual event dates. For travellers interested in theatre history, this personal connection to the town offers a different perspective from its historic routes and landscape.

Plan Your Stay Around Event Dates

You can plan your stay around the relevant edition rather than treating an earlier event date as current.

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