Putim brings together an Early Gothic church, a year-round family route and riverside scenery with a film-related connection to Švejk. It also offers regular cycling trips to explore the surrounding area and a train option for returning to Písek along the Švejk route. This gives you several ways to plan your trip, with a focus on architectural history, waterways or a visit with a specific route and return option.

The church and Švejk as cultural attractions

The Church of St. Lawrence is Early Gothic and dates from the second half of the 13th century. It is also part of the “Otevřené brány kostelů na Písecku” project. This connects the church’s architectural history with a regional visitor project. Visitor access as part of the project may vary; check the opening arrangements before your visit.

A bronze statue of Švejk stands in Putim. As a film-related attraction, it offers a distinctive point of interest alongside the church’s architectural history. When planning your cultural visits, you can choose between the church’s architectural history and its film-related connection to Švejk.

Rivers, ponds and an annual event

About two kilometres downstream from Putim’s iron bridge, the Blanice flows into the Otava. Another body of water is Podkostelní Pond. A cascade of many smaller ponds feeds it; an annual fish harvest also takes place at the pond near Putim. If you would like to experience this event, check the date for your chosen year in advance.

The river confluence and the pond represent different aspects of the local waterscape: two rivers meet here, while a pond is associated with an annual fish harvest. This can help with planning if you would also like to explore the waterways and fish-farming tradition alongside the cultural attractions.

The route, cycling trips and Zvířátkov Putim

The “Osm zastavení na cestě Putimí” route is accessible year-round and designed for families. In addition, the “Sdružení přátel Putimi” association organises regular cycling trips to explore the surrounding area. These offer different planning options: the route is available year-round, while you should check with the association for a suitable date for a cycling trip.

Zvířátkov Putim is a self-service venue that invites visitors to return; it also has a children’s playground. If you plan to use the playground or self-service facilities, check the latest information before your visit, as facilities and operating arrangements may change.

Returning to Písek and planning your visit

Along the Švejk route, you can take a train from Putim railway station to return to Písek. The station is near Podkostelní Pond. Check the timetable for your travel date before finalising your return plans.

When planning a stay in Putim, you can focus on what interests you most: the Early Gothic church and Švejk statue, the rivers and ponds, or the route and its possible connection to a return trip by train. For trips with set dates or visitor arrangements, it is worth factoring each of these into your plans. This leaves room for the places that matter to you without turning the different options into a rigid itinerary.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Písek.