A protected linden avenue around the village square and two riverbeds on the southern edge of the village provide clear landmarks in Kosice. When choosing a place to stay, you can assess the village through different interests: village history, river scenery and local traditions each offer a distinct perspective. Kosice is first mentioned in 1315; several places in the village point to different chapters of its history. This mix is useful when planning a trip, because the village cannot be defined by just one theme.

Village Square and Historical Traces

The village square is surrounded by a state-protected linden avenue. There is also a monument to the victims of wars on the square. The avenue and the monument give the central square different associations: a protected landscape feature stands alongside a place of remembrance.

On the grounds of house No. 24, the circular earthworks of a former wooden water fortress have been preserved. A stone cross in Kosice dates from the 19th century. The cemetery chapel was renovated in 2008; its new bell was consecrated on October 23, 2010. The first mention in 1315, the 19th-century stone cross, and the chapel renovation and bell consecration mark different periods.

River Scenery and Lookout Tower

On the southern edge of Kosice, the Bystřice flows through an old riverbed; 200 meters farther downstream, a new riverbed runs. The contrast distinguishes the old course on the edge of the village from the new one farther downstream, and is a distinctive aspect of the local landscape.

The wooden Rozhledna Kosice was built in 2017 on a hill formed by dredging the local ponds. The lookout tower is at the end of a relatively large private park that is open to the public and has two ponds. Since the park is private, check the access conditions before visiting. The lookout tower thus links a specific construction history with the village’s pond landscape.

Events and Getting There

The 13th edition of the Vrzáňovy Kosice brass band festival took place on Saturday, July 16, 2022, starting at 1 p.m. If you are planning a stay around the festival, check the latest dates and program.

A New Year’s Eve walk to Luhy is a longstanding tradition in Kosice. Mulled wine and tea are served, and participants are offered light refreshments at the forester’s lodge. These offerings may vary from one edition to the next. So check the date and route details for the relevant edition in advance. The two events take place in different seasons: the festival was held in July, while the walk is tied to New Year’s Eve.

Kosice is served by public buses, and there is a bus stop for both directions of travel. Check the latest timetable before setting out so you can plan your journey around the available services.

Discover more destinations: Káranice, Sovětice, Osičky, Urbanice, Sloupno, Zachrašťany, Obědovice, Vysoký Újezd.

For the broader travel overview: Hradec Králové District.