Hodice brings together traces of the past, specific hiking destinations, and a glimpse into regional railway history. When planning, it helps to keep these themes distinct: some tell the story of the town’s past, while others offer reasons for an outing or require arrangements in advance.

Fortress, Local History and Architecture

Hodice was first mentioned in 1303. The fortress of Hodice was mentioned in 1377. It later disappeared as the last surviving evidence of the former estate. These details mark different stages in the town’s history: the early mention of the town is not the same as the later mention of the fortress, and today only the fortress’s historical role is recorded.

Another building with its own history is Münchova vila. It stands on the road leading out of town toward Panenská Rozsíčka and is considered architecturally significant. It was designed by Otto Eisler, a Jewish architect from Brno. Those interested in architectural history will find a different perspective here than in the story of the fortress and estate: the focus is on a specific building and its architect.

Railway History at the Station

The Kostelec–Slavonice railway exhibition is located at Hodice railway station. It focuses on the brief history of the railway line running from Kostelec in Moravia to Slavonice in South Bohemia. This brings two different considerations together in one place: the station helps you orient yourself for your journey, while the exhibition explores the history of the route in question.

Visits to the exhibition are possible by arrangement with the museum’s curator. Arrange your visit in advance and confirm the current arrangements before planning around it. Hodice railway station is part of an integrated transport system and lies on line 227 between Kostelec u Jihlavy and Slavonice. Check the details for your travel date for specific departures and connections; the line number alone is not a substitute for a current timetable.

Hiking and Jelení hora

Hodice is a starting point for hikes to Roštejn Castle. As route details can change, it is a good idea to check the information for your chosen hike before setting out.

A large forest complex with Jelení hora stretches east of Hodice. The summit is 652 metres above sea level and is the highest in the area around Hodice. A New Year’s Eve ascent takes place there every year. If you would like to plan your stay around this event, check the exact date and arrangements for the relevant year in advance. The hikes to the castle and the ascent of Jelení hora are therefore different starting points for your planning: one is a named hiking destination, the other an annual ascent.

Choose a Date and Focus for Your Stay

Vepřové hody is considered the most popular event in Hodice and is usually held on the first weekend in October. The programme combines food and music. As the date may vary from year to year, check the specific event dates if this festival is the deciding factor for your trip.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Hodice, you can start by considering which theme you want to shape your stay: local history and architecture, the railway exhibition, hiking, or Vepřové hody. This lets you tailor your accommodation search to your travel plans without combining the different destinations into a fixed itinerary. Especially if you plan to visit the exhibition or travel for the New Year’s Eve event, it is worth checking the relevant arrangements or date before planning your booking.

Discover more destinations: Luka Nad Jihlavou, Zvolenovice, Kostelec, Hubenov, Žatec Na Moravě, Ježená, Černíč, Zbinohy.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Jihlava.