For a stay in Bohuňovice, the Matičky tradition over the Easter holidays and the Memoriál Jana Jaroše in May offer specific points of reference when choosing when to travel. There is also a Baroque parish church, a protected individual tree, tennis courts and a swimming pool with water attractions. If you plan to visit for a celebration, check the exact date before arranging your accommodation.

Celebrations with their own traditions

The Matičky tradition takes place on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. On the first day, girls take a cross from the church and carry it to their village in a procession accompanied by music. The following day, the Matičky procession brings the decorated cross back to the church. The celebrations conclude with an Easter Mass, refreshments and music. If you include this tradition in your travel plans, you can take both days into account, with their different events: the procession carrying the cross to the village is followed by its return and the closing celebration.

The Memoriál Jana Jaroše has generally been held in May since 2013 at the tennis courts in Bohuňovice. Check the specific dates separately. The two events therefore offer different points of reference when choosing dates: the Matičky tradition spans both Easter days, while May is the usual time for the memorial tournament.

Church and architectural history

The parish Church of St. John the Baptist is a Baroque religious building dating from the second quarter of the 18th century, and it also incorporates an older core. It was extended by approximately 12 m and is an immovable cultural monument. Three earlier bells, requisitioned for military purposes, were replaced by new ones in 1922.

The Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes is another dated landmark in the town’s history: it dates from 1883 and is located on Pod Lipami Street. Together with the construction date of the parish church and the replacement of the bells in 1922, it provides several points of reference in time—from religious architecture to individual furnishings.

Hromův Oak and its measurements

The protected individual tree known as Hromův Oak is located in the cadastral area of Moravská Loděnice, within the municipality of Bohuňovice. On June 15, 2004, it measured 27 m in height and 600 cm in trunk circumference. These dated figures describe two different dimensions of the same tree. Alongside the buildings and celebrations, this protected natural feature offers another distinct point of reference for planning your trip.

Tennis, cycle path and swimming pool

There are various ways to stay active: the tennis complex in Bohuňovice has three tennis courts. The Bohuňovice–Olomouc cycle path starts at the railway crossing in Bohuňovice; this starting point can help you orient yourself along the route. Centrum zdraví Bohuňovice has a swimming pool with water attractions and a counter-current system. If the pool is important to your plans, check the current facility details before your trip. Tennis, cycling and swimming offer different kinds of activity, so you can choose what best suits your stay.

Discover more destinations: Štěpánov, Horka nad Moravou, Daskabát, Střeň, Bělkovice-Lašťany, Lutín, Olomouc, Samotišky

For the overview of the wider area: Olomouc District.