Location and countryside

Zahorčice has a village square with a chapel and pond, and lies in a wooded valley below Mladotický vrch. This means that both the village itself and the surrounding countryside can feature in your travel plans. Local attractions range from a square with a historic building to walks and cycling trips; a visit to the museum in Volyně adds a distinct cultural dimension.

Experience the countryside

The surrounding area is used for agriculture. Fields, scattered wooded areas and linear vegetation along small watercourses shape the landscape. There are several ponds nearby; another pond forms part of the village square, together with the chapel. Nearby Mladotický vrch is 703 metres high, is considered the highest point in the surrounding countryside and offers views across the land. As a single viewpoint, it complements the impressions of the valley, fields, wooded areas and ponds. Zahorčice’s location makes it a good base for walks and cycling trips. If you are mainly looking for a view, Mladotický vrch is a clear point of reference; the village square, meanwhile, brings the chapel and water together right in the village.

Chapel and history

The chapel on the village square was built before 1620. The Chapel of St John the Baptist is part of a public square in Zahorčice, along with a cross and a lime tree. A gold-panning site is located on the left bank of the Smolivecký potok. It adds a different historical reference alongside the chapel, this time by the watercourse. Thus, different themes in local cultural history take centre stage: a religious building in the village and a gold-panning site in the countryside.

Culture in Volyně

The Městské muzeum ve Volyni is 7 km from Zahorčice. It presents collections from Volyně and the wider Šumava-Podlesí region, mainly in the buildings of a fortress and the old town hall. This adds another distinct element of regional culture: the museum focuses on collections and historic buildings, while the chapel, village square and gold-panning site are local points of interest. If you plan a museum visit, you can treat it as a separate highlight alongside Zahorčice’s local history.

Events and getting there

A recurring event in Zahorčice is the annual PRŠÍ card game tournament, organised by SDH Zahorčice. As the exact event date may change, check the latest information if you plan your stay around it. Zahorčice has a new bus stop. If you want to travel by bus, check the relevant connection for your travel dates in advance.

Find a holiday apartment in Zahorčice

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can use the village’s highlights as a guide: would you like to include the village square and chapel, the countryside with walks or cycling trips, or also the museum in Volyně? The museum is 7 km away and offers a distinct cultural highlight through its collections and the buildings of a fortress and the old town hall. These differences can help you tailor your search to the kind of stay you have planned.

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