Račice lies on a slope on the right bank of the Berounka, in a landscape typical of the Křivoklátsko region. The village combines a distinctive riverside setting with a tangible history and concrete points of interest for culture, nature and travel. This makes it possible to choose a stay based on a range of interests.

A founding story with specific figures

Račice was first mentioned in 1556, when four potters founded the settlement. Every week, they had to deliver twelve pots and twelve lamps to Křivoklát Castle. This links the founding date to a clearly defined craft obligation and a named recipient. For those interested in cultural history, this offers a tangible starting point for exploring the village’s early history: the potters and their delivery give the village’s founding more substance than a bare date.

Sights with different associations

Račice’s sights include the wayside shrine on the village square, the remains of a medieval settlement in the Stříbrné údolí area, and the former princely forester’s lodge, Kolouch. These are different points of interest: a place in the village, the remains of an earlier settlement, and a forester’s lodge with a historical function. During a visit, you can therefore distinguish between the village itself and traces of the past without treating the three destinations as a single site.

The Berounka setting and a nature note

Račice lies on a slope on the right bank of the Berounka, in a landscape typical of the Křivoklátsko region. A specific nature highlight can be found in the forests around the Žloukava stream: rare forest orchids grow there. The riverside setting and the orchid highlight offer different points of interest: one locates the village, while the other identifies a distinctive group of plants. For nature enthusiasts, the precise location in the forests around Žloukava is important.

Getting there by train or on foot

The 2026 timetable lists Račice nad Berounkou as a stop on railway line 174 between Rakovník and Beroun. This name is useful when searching the timetable: it is how the stop is listed, while the municipality is called Račice. Check the timetable before travelling, as train services may change. You can reach the municipality on foot via a yellow-marked hiking trail. Trail markings may also change, so check the current markings before setting out.

Planning your stay in Račice

When choosing a holiday apartment, it helps to decide in advance what matters most to you: would you like to focus on local history, the landscape, or getting around on foot or by train? Račice offers concrete points of interest for each of these interests. Check the timetable and trail markings shortly before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Hřebečníky, Skryje, Pavlíkov, Krakovec, Milý, Zbečno, Velká Chmelištná, Třeboc.

For the broader travel overview: Rakovník District.