Staré Hodějovice combines a long history with practical opportunities for active pursuits. If you are considering the town as a travel destination, you can choose between traces of archaeological periods, a Neo-Gothic church, and a range of sports activities. Each offers a different focus: the finds provide insight into early periods, while HoSPORT and the golf club offer sporting options.
Archaeological traces from several periods
The cadastral area of Staré Hodějovice contains traces dating from the Early Bronze Age, between 1900 and 1500 BC. A flint core found west of the railway line provides evidence of human presence as early as the Mesolithic. This gives history enthusiasts two widely separated points in time to explore: the flint piece points to early human presence, while the Bronze Age traces belong to a later period. The archaeological evidence therefore spans far more than a single century.
A Neo-Gothic church built in 1900
The renovated Church of the Virgin Mary stands in the village square. It dates from 1900 and was built in the Neo-Gothic style. Alongside the archaeological traces reaching far back in time, it adds a more specific architectural reference: a known year of construction and a clearly identified architectural style. Visitors interested in church architecture will find a different way to explore the town’s history here than through the Mesolithic and Bronze Age finds. The different periods and forms can be considered side by side without combining them into a single historical era.
Climbing, bowling, and golf
HoSPORT in Staré Hodějovice has an indoor climbing wall. An instructor can be arranged by appointment; if professional guidance is important to your plans, make sure to arrange it in advance. Bowling at HoSPORT can be booked through an online reservation system, by phone, or by email. As reservation options may change, it is a good idea to check before your visit. The climbing wall and bowling offer different ways to spend time being active, so you can choose according to your interests.
The Golf & Sport Club HoSPORT offers another sporting option. Its base is at the HoSPORT sports complex in Staré Hodějovice. The club offers golf academies and training for beginners. If you would like to include golf in your stay, confirm the availability of courses and training before your visit. Unlike climbing and bowling, the focus here is on taking up a sport and training. The options therefore differ not only in activity, but also in the arrangements involved: arranging an instructor, booking bowling, or enquiring about a golf academy and training.
Plan your journey and accommodation search
Staré Hodějovice is connected to České Budějovice by city bus line 11. Check the timetable before travelling if you plan to use this connection. When looking for a holiday apartment in Staré Hodějovice, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: the archaeological traces and the church, or one of the sports activities.
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