A Baroque castle dating from 1786, monuments with different themes and a Jewish cemetery with a long span of gravestone dates provide concrete cultural points of interest in Nová Včelnice. They are complemented by Kozlov Pond as a fishing venue and a cycling route from Deštná.

Cultural sites with different associations

Nová Včelnice Castle is a Baroque castle dating from 1786. The year gives the building a clear historical context; its classification as a Baroque castle makes it a specific starting point for exploring local history. Anyone interested in historic buildings will find a particular monument here rather than a merely general historical reference.

The two monuments also have different emphases. The War Victims’ Monument is made of granite and includes a sandstone lion. The Bedřich Smetana Monument dates from 1940 and bears a plaque inscribed “Tvůrci české hudby,” translated as “Creators of Czech Music.” While one monument is described by its materials and the lion, the inscription on the other connects it with music.

The Jewish cemetery was established in 1800 on Šibeniční Hill. It contains about 120 gravestones dating from the first half of the 19th century to the beginning of the Second World War. The year it was founded and the dates of the gravestones point to different periods in the cemetery’s history. There is now a gate on its grounds.

The Karla Fleischmann Gallery focuses on works by Czech-Jewish artists, mainly from the first half of the 20th century. This adds another cultural point of interest to the historic sites. If you are planning a visit, check in advance what visiting options are available.

Cycling route and fishing venue

Kozlov Pond is a ten-hectare fishing venue that does not contain salmonids. Its size and fishery classification give anglers concrete information to help with their planning. As fishing rules and permits may change, check the applicable regulations before fishing.

A cycling trip from Deštná to Nová Včelnice follows cycle routes 1182 and 1239. Cycle route 1239 passes through Horní Radouň, Dívčí Kopy and Žďár before reaching Nová Včelnice. The named places give the route a clear progression; before setting out, check the current route and conditions, as these may change.

Plan your stay around your interests

The cultural sites, fishing venue and cycling route appeal to different interests: historic buildings and monuments, fishing at a designated venue, or a ride between Deštná and Nová Včelnice. When looking for a hotel in Nova Vcelnice, you can first decide which of these is most important for your stay. Then consider which of the other options you would like to include in your travel plans.

Discover more destinations:

Budíškovice, Polště, Rodvínov, Jilem, Český Rudolec, Lutová, Jarosov Nad Nezarkou, Vícemil

For the overview of the wider area: Jindřichův Hradec District.