František Maňas was born here; Sehrad Castle lies outside the village, but nearby. These points of interest offer different focuses for a trip: music history in Sehradice and a historic castle site close by. The village’s location in the valley of the Horní Olšava adds to the picture. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Sehradice, you can include these cultural and landscape themes in your plans for your stay.
Location and Landscape
Sehradice lies in the valley of the Horní Olšava at an average elevation of 316 metres. The Vizovické vrchy Nature Park lies in the northern part of Sehradice. Meadows and pastures make up most of the agricultural land. The valley, elevation, and agricultural land therefore offer several concrete points of reference for understanding the character of the village. Consult current maps when planning routes in the nature park.
Music and Local History
The Maňasovy Sehradice music festival is one of Sehradice’s cultural traditions. František Maňas was born here and wrote more than 100 dance and light music compositions. Václav Maňas wrote more than 100 popular compositions for brass and universal orchestras. The musical connections thus encompass both a biography rooted in Sehradice and different fields of composition.
The village’s founding also points to a historical connection: Sehradice was founded on a trade route that ran from Trenčín through the Vlárský průsmyk to Olomouc. In the centre stands a cross listed as an immovable cultural monument. It is a specific cultural landmark within the village; Sehrad Castle, by contrast, lies outside the settlement, nearby.
Sehrad Castle and Hiking Trails
Sehrad Castle was built above Horní Lhota in the late 13th century and is also known as Engelsberk and Tetov. The ruins show the individual ramparts of the complex outer fortifications, small sections of wall, and a mound where the tower once stood. The condition of the remains may gradually change; check their current condition before visiting.
The Literárně-historické toulky Slavičínskem educational trail starts in Sehradice and ends in Luhačovice. It is intended for pedestrians and uses information panels. The route description was published in 2022; check the route against current information before setting out. A blue-marked hiking trail nearby also leads from a stop to the ruins of Sehrad Castle. The route is just under two kilometres long. Check the markings before setting off.
Different details can help you choose a route: the educational trail has a named start and end point, while the route to the castle has a stated distance. This can help you decide whether a particular endpoint or an explicitly stated distance matters more for your plans.
Fruit Growing and the Goulash Festival
Sehradice is known for growing plums and apples. At the third Sehradský Gulášfest in 2025, visitors could sample and rate all the goulash dishes on offer for an admission fee. Fruit growing and this dated festival example represent different aspects of the local connection to food. If you’d like to plan your trip around a festival, check the dates of the relevant events.
Discover more destinations: Zádverice, Vizovice, Horní Lhota, Biskupice, Poteč, Ublo, Pohořelice, Lípa.
For the broader travel overview: Zlín District.
