Krejnice combines a hilly landscape with a village history dating back to 1045. The village lies in the picturesque foothills of the Šumava Mountains, 18 km west of Strakonice, at an elevation of 524 m and on the border with the West Bohemian Region. With 80 residents, Krejnice is a small destination where the landscape and local architectural history together shape its character. If you are looking for a village rather than a city as a base for a break, you can consider the rural surroundings, hiking and two distinctive buildings. The elevation and distance provide different points of reference: one locates Krejnice in the terrain, while the other describes its position west of Strakonice.
Rolling Hills and Activities
The landscape around Krejnice is hilly and consists of fields, meadows, pastures and forests. Krejnice lies above the valleys of the Vojnický and Mačický streams. Both open spaces and the position above the stream valleys therefore shape the character of the surroundings. Krejnice is suitable for hiking, while the surrounding countryside is suitable for more challenging cycling tours. The two activities thus have different geographical settings: hiking is associated with the village, while the more challenging cycling tours take place in the surrounding area. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to see Krejnice mainly as a hiking destination or focus on more challenging cycling in the area.
History Between 1045 and 1264
The first written mention of Krejnice dates from 1045. In the same year, the village, along with several surrounding villages, belonged to Břevnov Monastery. In 1264, Zdeslav of Kasejovice, a courtier of King Přemysl Otakar II, received Krejnice from Břevnov Monastery in exchange for several villages near Prague. The two dates mark different milestones: 1045 links the first written mention with the village’s affiliation with a group of villages at the time; 1264 describes a later exchange involving Krejnice itself. If you are interested in the village’s history, you can trace it through these two clearly separated events.
Chapel and Vernacular Architecture
The chapel, dedicated to Saint Martin, stands on the village green and was built in the mid-19th century. A 19th-century farmstead has a vernacular Baroque gable and is one of Krejnice’s sights. The two buildings offer different points of interest for a look at local history and culture: the chapel is notable for its dedication, location and date of construction, while the farmstead is distinguished by its gable and vernacular Baroque style. Together, the buildings complement the village’s medieval history with more recent local architecture.
Choose Krejnice as Your Destination
If local history is your main interest, the chapel and farmstead are the key cultural landmarks. For a stay focused more on the landscape, hiking and more challenging cycling tours offer different options. Searching for a holiday apartment in Krejnice is especially suited to your plans if you find this rural mix appealing.
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For the broader travel overview: Okres Strakonice.
