Sobíšky’s local history can be traced through very different landmarks: a medieval document, the Chapel of St Anthony, a lime kiln and several named buildings. The earliest written mention of the village dates from a document of 3 November 1275. Historically, Sobíšky was also the centre of the self-governing Půhončí community. This brings together early written history and the tradition of an independent community. Different historical perspectives therefore come to the fore when exploring the village.
The Chapel of St Anthony and June dates
The Chapel of St Anthony of Padua was built in 1660 by the village judge Jan Pavlíček and is Baroque in style. A comprehensive restoration included the altar, the pews on both sides and the choir. The construction date and restoration describe different stages in its history: the chapel was built in 1660, while the later work covered several specific features. Services are held there only on the feast of St Anthony, 13 June. The Hody celebrations in Sobíšky are scheduled for 11–13 June 2027. In 2027, the three-day event period overlaps with the feast date of 13 June; the service is still limited to that one day. Check the Hody dates closer to your trip if you want to plan your visit around the event.
Buildings with distinct characters
Bašta is a cylindrical stone lime kiln below the transformer station near “Dvůr”. Dvůrů Castle is a separate landmark: it stands above Sobíšky, and its present form dates from 1842. One name refers to the lime kiln, the other to a castle with a dated architectural form. This makes it easy to distinguish the two local landmarks.
A partikus has been preserved on the façade of Půhončí House No. 14: an entrance hall with a flat ceiling supported by columns. The technical term describes the architectural form more precisely than the general word “entrance”: columns support a hall with a flat ceiling. The chapels can also be distinguished by their clear locations. Drbalova Chapel, now called Kolářova Chapel, stands on the road to Lazníky. Jarošova Chapel stands on the road to Zábeštní Lhota, near the highest point in the municipal area. A restored statue of St Augustine was placed on a plinth beside a chapel.
On foot and across the wider region
A yellow-marked hiking trail towards Vinařský les starts at the bus station in Sobíšky. Check the trail markings on site before firmly planning your route. For cycling, the wider context matters: Sobíšky is part of the Pobečví microregion, through which the Jantarová stezka long-distance cycle route runs. Other routes branch off from this trail towards the Oderské vrchy and Hostýnské vrchy. These details complement one another at different scales: the hiking trail points towards Vinařský les, while the cycle route connection opens up views of the two mountain ranges.
Viticulture adds to the regional picture: a report dated 6 October 2025 lists the cadastral area of Sobíšky as one of two officially recognised wine-growing areas in the Olomoucký Region.
Discover more destinations: Radkovy, Zábeštní Lhota, Kokory, Rouské, Čelechovice, Křtomil, Dobrčice, Horní Újezd.
For the main travel overview: Přerov District.
