Discover Bohdaneč

Bohdaneč combines impressive ecclesiastical architecture, the history of Bohemian glassmaking, and educational trails of varying lengths. If you would like to combine culture and physical activity on your trip through the Czech Republic, you will find several concrete points of interest here: an early Gothic church with remarkable details, a 9.2-kilometre glassmaking educational trail, and the longer “Putování po vodních plochách” educational trail.

Gothic architecture with unusual details

The Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary is an early Gothic church from the 13th century. Its original apse has been preserved. Particularly striking is the richly profiled original Gothic limestone portal with reliefs of human masks. Inside, the church has a five-sided presbytery from the 13th century with a late Gothic rib vault.

The furnishings also reflect regional connections: the church contains chandeliers from the nearby glassworks in Tasice. The building therefore represents not only medieval ecclesiastical architecture, but also points to a craft that has left its own historical mark on the surrounding area.

Educational trails for different day plans

The “Historie českého sklářství” educational trail around Bohdaneč is 9.2 kilometres long and is considered physically undemanding. It has nine stops and also leads to a historic glass furnace. The television series “Synové a dcery Jakuba Skláře” was filmed at this location, among other places. For an outing focused on crafts, regional history, and recognisable filming locations, the trail therefore offers several different themes within a single route.

Those who prefer a longer route can take the 19.2-kilometre “Putování po vodních plochách” educational trail. The clear difference in length between the two educational trails already makes it easy to choose according to the planned duration of the day: the glassmaking trail is more compact and focused thematically on glassmaking, while the route along the bodies of water covers more ground.

Further discoveries in the surrounding area

In an ancillary building near the distillery, visitors can learn about a large bee colony. The grounds in Ostrov also currently contain a museum of folk costumes. Both destinations complement the church and glassmaking themes with insights into regional traditions and make travel planning more varied, without requiring you to focus on a single cultural theme.

The Rozhledna Bohdanka is closed to the public. This information forms part of a realistic selection of excursion destinations: the observation tower complex should not currently be planned as a publicly accessible stop.

Getting there and choosing where to stay

Bohdaneč is best reached by car. Buses to Bohdaneč run only on weekdays. The nearest rail connections are via Zbraslavice, Ledeč nad Sázavou, and Zruč nad Sázavou. If you are looking for accommodation, this travel information should therefore factor into your decision early on. For a stay in Bohdaneč, you can then consider whether the church, glassmaking, and educational-trail themes fit your desired travel itinerary.

Further destinations for your research

For further travel planning, you can also explore Podveky, Zhor, Křesetice, Chlístovice, Zruc Nad Sázavou, Církvice, Sudějov and Hraběšín.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kutná Hora District.