Bohdalov offers two distinct ways to explore it: St. Lawrence’s Church dominates the village square, while ponds, peat bogs and diverse fauna shape the landscape of the Bohdalovsko Nature Park. The 34 km nature trail and regular bus services add practical planning considerations to these highlights. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether local history or nature should take priority.
St. Lawrence’s Church and local history
St. Lawrence’s Church is the dominant landmark on the village square. A Baroque church with origins in the second half of the 13th century, it was remodelled between 1736 and 1759. The building thus brings together medieval beginnings and a later Baroque form. This distinction in dates gives the church’s history a clear context: its origins go back to the Middle Ages, while the remodelling took place in the 18th century. If you are interested in architecture, the church offers a cultural and historical highlight in its own right, alongside the nature themes of the nature park.
Ponds, peat bogs and the Laguna
The many ponds in the Bohdalovsko Nature Park are complemented by peat bogs and diverse fauna. The Laguna u Bohdalova is home to aquatic and wetland fauna and flora, including specially protected species. The pools at the Laguna were formed after brick clay was extracted. This natural feature therefore brings together a specific history of formation and the presence of protected species. For nature enthusiasts, this adds a historical aspect to the ponds and peat bogs without detracting from the focus on the present-day diversity of flora and fauna.
Nature trail through the nature park
The nature trail through the Bohdalovsko Nature Park is 34 km long. Its length makes it a key factor in planning: consider how much of your stay you want to devote to the route rather than treating it as a brief stop. One of the trail’s stations includes Bohdalov and Chroustov, as well as the Baba – V bukách Nature Reserve. This gives the trail a specific connection to both local communities and a protected area, in addition to its link with the nature park. Check locally how the station is currently interpreted and whether it is accessible.
Bus services and finding accommodation
Bohdalov has regular bus services to Žďár nad Sázavou, Měřín, Polná and Jihlava. If you would like to include one of these towns in your plans, check the timetable for your travel date before setting your daily itinerary.
A cultural perspective on time
Bohdalov’s amateur theatre is also part of its cultural background: the tradition was revived in 1992 after a twenty-year break. This historical connection adds a different cultural theme to the church’s architectural history. Together, these two timelines span the church’s medieval origins and 18th-century remodelling, as well as the revival of the theatre tradition in the late 20th century.
Discover more destinations: Oslavice, Křoví, Skorotice, Cikháj, Věchnov, Radešín, Poděšín, Velká Losenice
For the broader travel overview: Žďár nad Sázavou District.
