Sekeřice lies on the northeastern edge of the Žlunské polesí Protected Landscape Area. Nearby, you will also find the Žlunické polesí Natural Monument, a historical connection to the lords of Sekeřice, and local events with specified dates. If you are looking for a holiday rental in Sekeřice, you can plan your stay around three questions: Would you like to get your bearings in the natural setting, explore the town’s history, or plan around an event date?

Landscape and Getting Your Bearings

When getting your bearings, it is worth distinguishing between the similarly named areas. Žlunské polesí refers to the Protected Landscape Area, on whose northeastern edge Sekeřice lies. Nearby Žlunické polesí, by contrast, is a 231-hectare natural monument. The names refer to different points of reference: one describes the municipality’s location relative to the Protected Landscape Area, the other the nearby protected forest. Before visiting, check the natural monument’s precise boundaries and access locally.

Na Kostelíku also helps you get your bearings locally: it is designated as Sekeřice’s highest point, at 298 metres above sea level. This elevation complements the protected-area names with a local point of reference. The area names describe the landscape setting; Na Kostelíku refers to one of the municipality’s highest points.

Local History and a Forest Walk

Sekeřice was the historic seat of the lords of Sekeřice. This local connection adds a historical dimension to the natural setting. For planning purposes, these are distinct interests: the protected areas describe the landscape setting, while the lords’ seat belongs to the town’s past. You can consider whether the natural setting or local history interests you more.

One example of the forest’s connection to past events is the forest walk held in 2018, which focused on Žlunické polesí. It started at the cattle shed in Sekeřice and included eleven stops. The starting point, number of stops and main focus describe how that walk was organised; the year places it in time.

Events and Travel Planning

The traditional date for the “Pálení čarodějnic + Májová diskotéka” event is 30 April, at the “U lesa” site. An edition was scheduled for that date in 2026. An edition of the traditional “Posvícenská zábava” was also held at the “U lesa” site, on the last Saturday in August. The dates mentioned therefore fall at different times of the year: late April and the last Saturday in August. Check locally for future editions.

When looking for a holiday rental, it makes a difference whether you want to attend a particular event or choose the natural setting as your reason for travelling. If you are planning a trip around a festival, it is best to check the future date before deciding when to stay. For exploring the landscape, the location by the Protected Landscape Area, the nearby natural monument and Na Kostelíku offer different points of reference.

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