Stratov combines a distinct local history with a floodplain landscape nearby. The village was first mentioned in writing in 1357; the nearby Mydlovarský luh Nature Reserve is known for its floodplain forests, old Elbe river channels, wetlands and the naturally meandering Farský potok. This gives you two different focal points for planning your trip: the historical traces in the village and the surrounding natural landscape. If you would like to include both, you can decide while planning which one you would like to spend more time exploring.

Floodplain Landscape and Access to the Nature Trail

The Mydlovarský luh Nature Reserve lies near Stratov, between Ostrá and Kostomlaty nad Labem, and is one of the last remaining floodplain forest complexes in the Polabí region. It protects floodplain forests, old Elbe river channels, wetlands and the naturally meandering Farský potok. The old river channels, wet areas, forest and stream give the reserve a variety of features; together, they form a floodplain landscape that is distinct from Stratov’s local history. If you are interested in riverside landscapes, you can plan this natural area as a separate focus of your trip.

The excursion to the Mydlovarský luh nature trail starts in Ostrá; alternatively, Stratov railway station is listed as an access point. Check the current conditions before planning your visit. The starting point and intended access route are practical considerations to take into account in advance.

Local History and Remembrance

Stratov was first mentioned in writing in 1357. According to the village’s history, it was founded by Půta z Častolovic in the mid-14th century. The founding and the first written mention are different milestones: the founding refers to the village’s origins, while the written mention is the earliest surviving record. If you are interested in how places came into being, this distinction can serve as an introduction to Stratov’s history.

Another episode in the village’s history recalls the plague of 1772: the chapel of “Nejsvětější Trojice Boží” commemorates the epidemic, which claimed the lives of seven people in Stratov. Nearby Mydlovar is another historical point of reference; its first mention in the archives dates to 1223. The dates refer to different places: 1223 to Mydlovar, and 1357 to Stratov’s first written mention. This makes it possible to distinguish the historical references without conflating the histories of the two places.

Leisure and Getting There

In Stratov, the “Zóna klidu a pohybu” recreation area in the Za Radostí II. area has a children’s playground. If you plan to visit the playground, check its current condition before your visit.

Stratov is served by rail and bus. Check the current timetables when planning your specific journey before settling on a route for your stay.

Discover more destinations: Hradčany, Vlkov Pod Oškobrhem, Písty, Starý Vestec, Úmyslovice, Podmoky, Jíkev, Kostomlaty Nad Labem

For the broader travel overview: Okres Nymburk.