Arboretum, Floodplain and Species Protection
Bílá Lhota combines a distinctive nature attraction with the municipality’s river landscape: the arboretum lies on a south-facing slope, covers just under three hectares and is a national natural monument. Its collection includes around 300 different species and cultivars of woody plants. These figures give the arboretum a distinct focus during a stay, while the Morava floodplain is characterised by meadows and alluvial forests. This brings together a concentrated collection of woody plants and a broader floodplain landscape as two different aspects of nature. The Hrabůvka stream flows through Bílá Lhota and the arboretum before joining the Morava. The park was opened to the public in 1968 under the name Arboretum in Bílé Lhotě.
The area’s natural character also includes the greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis). The Bílá Lhota Natural Monument protects a habitat of this bat species; Bílá Lhota is also home to a very important summer colony. Visitors interested in habitats and native species as well as woody plants will find another nature highlight here.
Exhibition, Easter Event and Monuments
The Agricultural Exhibition (Zemědělská expozice) brings practical everyday history together with planted areas. Its exhibits include an early 20th-century carriage and a Burco machine for making straw ropes. There are also herb beds with several dozen medicinal plants and a large sandpit for children. This means the exhibition can appeal to a range of interests, from historical farming equipment and plants to a specific activity for children. These details can help you plan a stay that is not focused solely on the arboretum.
Another event during the Easter period is “Velikonoce v Arboretu,” held annually. The programme includes willow-rod weaving, children’s workshops, archery, birds of prey and sheep. The programme may vary, so check the details for the relevant year if you are planning your trip around the Easter event.
The local cultural heritage also offers specific places of interest: the Church of St Catherine is a protected monument in the municipality, while Bílá Lhota Castle is a local monument dating from the early 19th century. Together with the exhibition, they provide further points of interest for visitors interested in culture.
Plan Your Routes
Two routes offer different planning considerations. The regional cycling loop “From the Castle to the Underground – from Bouzov to the Caves” (Od hradu do podzemí – z Bouzova do jeskyní) follows cycling route 512 through Podolí and Hrabí to Bílá Lhota. The Jesenec–Bouzov–Bílá Lhota hiking route is 22.5 kilometres long, of moderate difficulty and has an elevation gain of 305 metres. For the cycling loop, the route through Podolí and Hrabí is the key detail, while the second route’s length, difficulty and elevation gain make it easier to assess whether it suits you.
Choose a Holiday Apartment to Suit Your Interests
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Bílá Lhota, use your main interest as a starting point: the natural attractions of the arboretum and Morava floodplain, the exhibition and local monuments, or one of the named routes.
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Go to the broader travel overview: Olomouc District.
