In Mrlínek, sports facilities sit alongside a natural area and a locally rooted history. The places and themes mentioned offer a picture of what makes Mrlínek distinctive, without needing to combine sports, nature and history into a single excursion programme.
Sports Facilities and Natural Area
The Lukostřelecké cvičiště is dedicated to archery. It has ten targets for distances of 25 to 100 metres and is maintained by the Mrlínek Archery Club. The number of targets and the distances give a concrete impression of the facility; responsibility for it rests with the local club.
The Kynologické cvičiště, with facilities for dog training, is located at the entrance to the village. It includes a clubhouse for 30 people. This facility is clearly distinct from the village’s other sports venues: dog training and the clubhouse are its main features.
The Tenisové a volejbalové hřiště has two asphalt courts intended for tennis or volleyball. Use of the courts can be arranged with the local tennis section. This arrangement is a practical consideration if you would like to include these particular courts in your stay.
The Fotbalový stadion is located in the Pod Duby natural area; its grandstand has room for 100 spectators. The Pod Duby area itself lies in a natural amphitheatre and has a dance floor and shelters for musical performances. Thus, the village has both sports facilities and an area for dance and music, each with its own distinctive features.
Landscape Around Bažantnice
Obecní rybník is located in front of the entrance to the Bažantnice forest, on a path that continues towards Bystřice. Its location is described in relation to the trail network: the pond lies at a specific point between the water and the forest entrance. It also serves purposes related to the landscape. It helps retain water and provides a habitat for birds. If you would like to take the local landscape into account when choosing a destination, alongside sports and culture, this offers a different focus from the clubs and event venues.
Events and Local Traditions
The events calendar includes a range of formats. The “O pohár zemské osy” football tournament is a long-standing event in Mrlínek. Every year, the local hunting association organises “Pytlácká noc”, an evening featuring dancing, a raffle and refreshments. The tournament is dedicated to football, while “Pytlácká noc” centres on a social evening with several programme features. If you would like to plan your trip around a specific event, check the date for your chosen year in advance.
The village’s history can also be traced through specific names and dates. Mrlínek, formerly called Mrlín, is first mentioned in 1301. The local folklore includes the legend “Jak v Mrlínku mazali Zemskou osu”. It is recorded in a local chronicle that has been kept since 1927. The dates refer to different things: 1301 marks the first mention of the village, while 1927 marks the beginning of the chronicle in which the legend was recorded.
Other historical points of interest are near Mrlínek. The Kříž naproti žalovu monument is a stone crucifix erected in 1897 by the local couple František and Petronela Vávrovi. The local cemetery was established in 1938 on a hill, about 250 metres from the last houses in the village. The dates and location details help distinguish the two sites: the crucifix is associated with a specific year of construction and its builders, while the cemetery is associated with its location on the hill and its approximate distance from the edge of the village.
Discover more destinations: Kremsier, Lutopecny, Lubná, Zdounky, Uhřice, Hulín, Prusinovice, Pačlavice.
For the broader travel overview: Kroměříž District.
