Vojkovice lies in a valley where the Lučina, Holčina and Račok streams converge. Local history, brewery culture and walking or cycling tours give your stay a variety of possible focuses. The “Vojkovické toulky” hiking route is 5.5 km long; cycle route 6005 passes through Vojkovice and forms a circuit through several towns. The following information will help you plan activities and travel arrangements to suit your needs.
Local History and Regional Specialities
Vojkovice was founded around 1500. The Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary was completed and consecrated in 1890. A statue of Saint Francis of Assisi in Vojkovice is listed in the state register of cultural monuments and was restored in 2014. These sites offer different insights into the history of the town: from its early beginnings to a religious building from the late 19th century and the restoration of a monument.
The herbal liqueur “Vojkovická hořká” is also part of local history. It was made in Vojkovice from medicinal herbs from the foothills of the Beskydy Mountains and distilled there until 1952. So, alongside the chapel and monument, you can also discover a former local production tradition.
Brewery Tour and Šalanda
A tour of Pivovar Koníček brewery explains the entire brewing process: from the brewhouse and fermentation and lagering cellars to bottling. The tour also includes an agricultural museum. If you are planning a visit, check the reservation details in advance, as they may change.
Šalanda is open to the public as a brewery pub on weekends. It may also be worth checking before your visit, as opening days can change. This lets you treat the tour and a possible visit to the pub as separate parts of your plans, without assuming the same opening times for both.
Hiking and Cycling
The “Vojkovické toulky” hiking route is rated easy and is 5.5 km long. It alternates between footpaths, paved roads, and forest and gravel paths, and includes three short, steep climbs. When assessing the route, bear in mind both its easy overall rating and its varied surfaces and climbs. At the end of the route is Výletiště, which offers opportunities for active and passive recreation.
Cycle route 6005 passes through Vojkovice and forms a circuit through Frýdek-Místek, Žermanice, Domaslavice, Nošovice and Raškovice. The two routes offer different information to help you plan: for “Vojkovické toulky,” the length, difficulty, terrain and climbs are specified; the cycle route is described by its loop and the towns it passes through. This can help you decide whether to focus your stay on walking or cycling.
Getting There by Train
Single-track railway line 322 between Frýdek-Místek and Český Těšín runs through Vojkovice. Dobratice pod Prašivou railway station is within the municipality of Vojkovice, about 1.9 km from the town centre. If you are travelling by train, check the current timetable, as services and journey times may change. The distance from the station to the town centre and the specific train connection are two separate aspects of your travel plans.
Whether you want to focus on cultural history, the brewery or an excursion in the surrounding area, the available information can help you choose the right focus for your stay. Check the tour reservation details and current train connections according to your planned visit.
Discover more destinations: Pražmo, Střítež U Českého Těšína, Navsi, Lhotka, Třanovice, Horní Lomná, Pržno, Raškovice.
For the overview of the wider area: Frýdek-Místek District.
