Strukov combines a landscape shaped by a stream and field paths with distinctive traces of the past in the village. The bell tower defines the village square; the regularly celebrated Hody offer a special reason to plan your trip around a specific date. When planning, you can therefore weigh up the landscape, local history, and festivities.
Stream, pond, and field paths
Strukov lies in a lowland region on drained ponds. The Teplička stream flows through the village and also forms its western boundary. Tree-lined avenues border the field paths, which lead far into the surrounding countryside. The stream, pond, and avenues offer different points of reference in the landscape: the watercourse and pond are part of the village setting, while the field paths lead out into the countryside.
Strukov’s biocentre is located by the pond. Visitors can rest there. For a landscape-focused stay, several aspects are therefore available: a designated place to rest by the water and paths into the surrounding countryside lined with tree avenues. You can take these features into account when deciding what to focus on during your trip, without having to turn them into a set route.
Village houses and the square
A distinctive cluster of houses in Strukov is known as “Zlatá ulička”: small cottages alternate with somewhat larger farmhouses. The contrast in building sizes makes the village’s architecture a subject in its own right, alongside its individual monuments. If you are interested in the village as a whole, you can compare this variety with its prominent buildings and memorials.
The bell tower is a defining building on the village square. It is a four-sided structure with smooth façades, a hipped roof, and a cross at the roof’s peak. A hipped roof has sloping roof surfaces on the gable ends as well. A statue of the Virgin Mary also stands in the centre of the village. The detailed description of the tower and the statue highlight different aspects of the village setting: a clearly defined architectural form and a religious work of art.
The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk is also among Strukov’s religious monuments. It was extensively restored in 2003. A commemorative plaque is located on House No. 7, the birthplace of František Hrubý. Together, these places offer points of reference for exploring Strukov’s architectural and historical connections, without requiring any particular length of stay.
The Hody as a reason to travel
Strukov’s Hody are held regularly on the Sunday closest to 16 May, the feast day of Saint John of Nepomuk. The celebration includes an open-air church service, a procession through the village, and then a folk festival. The event thus combines a religious connection with a communal celebration. If you want to travel to Strukov specifically for the Hody, check the exact date in advance. If your focus is instead on the landscape and village setting, you can consider the Hody a separate reason to travel, tied to a particular Sunday.
Getting there and choosing your stay
When planning your journey, it is important to distinguish between bus and train: Strukov has a bus stop but no railway station. Check the timetable for your travel day before setting off so you can plan your journey accordingly.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Strukov, your choice of dates may initially depend on what you want to focus on: would you like to experience the Hody, or are the village houses, buildings, and field paths your priority? For a stay around the festival, the Sunday date is key; if you are interested in the village’s permanent features, you can plan your trip more according to your personal preferences. This helps you decide what is bringing you to the area before making other travel arrangements.
Discover more destinations: Bělkovice-Lašťany, Haňovice, Bílá Lhota, Náklo, Blatec, Kožušany-Tážaly, Mrsklesy, Paseka.
For the overview of the wider area: Olomouc District.
