Hajany combines a castle that defines the village’s appearance with two very different chapels; the valley of the Bobrava River also lies nearby. The castle’s architecture, the history of the chapels and the village’s early ownership history offer different perspectives on the place. The Bobrava Nature Reserve adds a view of the landscape to these cultural themes.

Castle and Village Character

Hajany Castle is considered a building of heritage value and documents the settlement’s original historical development. Its architecture is an example of a transitional style of rural construction in the Brno area, with elements of late Neoclassicism and early Historicism. The term “transitional style” describes the combination of these two design traditions.

The castle complex includes an axially arranged clock tower and green spaces with still-recognisable features of the original park design: walls, terraces, steps and a fountain. Despite ongoing neglect, which has significantly diminished its value, the complex retains its dominant role in Hajany’s urban structure. The architectural form, park features and state of the buildings are different aspects of the same ensemble.

Two Chapels, Different Accents

A chapel with a crucifix stands in the village square. It is a protected immovable cultural monument, registered under number 39770/7-702. A second chapel, located outside Hajany, is the funeral chapel of the Counts Deym. It dates from the last quarter of the 19th century and is considered an important example of contemporary sepulchral architecture—that is, architecture associated with burial and remembrance of the dead. It is associated with the Counts d’Harnoncourt-Unversagt and later the Counts Deym of Střítež.

The entrance to the funeral chapel has been bricked up since the 1980s; the building is considered dilapidated or in immediate danger. Do not assume that you will be able to visit the interior, and check the conditions for visiting in advance. The chapel is also a protected immovable cultural monument; its registration number is 30940/7-8084.

Local History and Traditions

Hajany’s ownership history goes back further than the construction history of the castle. The village originally belonged to the Premonstratensian nunnery in Dolní Kounice. After 1323, Queen Eliška Přemyslovna exchanged Hajany with the Cistercian nunnery in Old Brno for the small town of Pravlov. Towards the end of the 18th century, the Smetana family had a one-storey Neoclassical castle built, with a park and a family crypt. This makes it possible to distinguish the village’s early history from a later phase of construction.

Hajany’s traditions include the “Oslavy osvobození” (Celebrations of Liberation), featuring historical uniforms, and the “Hajanské hody” festival, with costumed festival leaders. Events have also been described in detail for specific years: in 2026, “Hajanská 15” was listed as its 53rd edition and as a march involving the tourism department. An announcement for “Hajanská běhna 2026” was published on 17 March, with map information and online registration. If an event is the reason for your trip, check the dates and participation information; these details refer to 2026, and information may change from one edition to another.

Bobrava and Hiking

The Bobrava River valley lies near Hajany and has been a nature reserve since 1982. The area is suitable for hiking. Check local trail conditions when planning your route.

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