Veverské Knínice combines its setting in a small valley with a local history whose first documented mention dates back to 1234. Different interests come together when planning your trip: the church and the historic connection with Porta Coeli Monastery, the landscape along the Knínický potok, and a yellow-marked hiking trail. Bus route 402 also connects the village with Brno.

Valley, Stream and Landscape

Veverské Knínice lies in a small valley along the Knínický potok. Near the village, a system of river meanders, wetlands and pools has formed along a stretch of the stream just under one kilometre long. The valley describes the village’s setting; the stretch of stream, by contrast, refers to a specific, limited part of the surrounding area and several types of water feature.

Veverka is designated as a significant landscape feature within the administrative area of Veverské Knínice. This means that a specific stretch of stream near the village and a designation within the administrative area represent two different spatial scales. If you choose landscape as a theme for your trip, you can distinguish between the stream landscape and the planning designation for Veverka.

Church and Protected Cultural Monuments

The parish church of St Nicholas stands on a slight rise in the eastern part of Veverské Knínice and is protected as an immovable cultural monument. The Chapel of St Ludmila also stands above the village. On the village square is a statue of St John of Nepomuk, which is likewise protected as a cultural monument. The Boží muka na Oulehlách wayside shrine is also protected as a cultural monument. The village’s cultural history thus encompasses named religious buildings and protected monuments at different locations.

An Early Mention in the Village’s History

The first documented mention of Veverské Knínice appears in a charter issued in Znojmo on 31 October 1234. In it, the charter confirms the possessions and privileges of Porta Coeli Monastery. Historically, Veverské Knínice was economically subordinate to the monastery. The date provides a clear point of reference for the first mention; the economic relationship adds another facet to the village’s history. A dated document and the historic connection with the monastery thus go hand in hand.

Arrive by Bus or Explore on Foot

As of 24 August 2026, regional bus route 402 connects Brno with Veverské Knínice via Troubsko, Popůvky, the Masaryk Circuit, Ostrovačice and Říčany. Check the route timetable for your travel date, as timetables and services may change. The yellow-marked hiking trail runs from Javůrek through Veverské Knínice to Podkomorská myslivna. If you plan to take this route, check local trail conditions before setting out.

The bus connection and hiking trail offer different planning options: a connection between Brno and Veverské Knínice, on the one hand, and a hiking trail through the village, on the other. Consider whether travelling by bus or hiking will be the main focus of your stay.

Choose Your Hotel Search to Match Your Destination

If the village itself is the focus of your stay, you can search specifically for a hotel in Veverské Knínice. The yellow-marked hiking trail may also be important to your plans if hiking is part of your stay.

Discover more destinations: Katov, Židlochovice, Střelice, Ivaň, Troskotovice, Hluboké Dvory, Osiky, Strhaře.

For the wider travel overview: Brno-Country District.