Ohaře – Archaeology, Church and Rural Traditions

Ohaře Between Archaeology and Church Architecture

Ohaře presents traces of the High Middle Ages, a striking church building and living traditions within a compact thematic area. In the northern part of the village, in the direction of the church, there is an archaeological site from the High Middle Ages. Archaeological finds have been documented there or are reasonably presumed to exist. For those interested in history, this connection between a specific area of the village and historical depth is particularly remarkable: the past is not confined to a single building but shapes a distinct part of Ohaře.

The Church of St. John of Nepomuk forms a separate cultural focal point. It is a late Neoclassical rectangular church with a prismatic tower on the western façade. It was built in 1846–1848 on the site of a Baroque church that had burned down. The building therefore tells the story both of 19th-century architecture and of an earlier church that has not survived at this location. A visit to the Church of St. John of Nepomuk in Ohaře can be arranged by prior agreement. Prior arrangements are therefore part of the practical preparation for a church visit in Ohaře.

Customs to Join In With and Watch

Ohaře also offers opportunities for visitors who want to experience local traditions rather than simply learn about them from a distance. During Velikonoční pletení pomlázek, those interested can learn to weave pomlázky; willow branches are provided for this purpose. This makes the custom understandable beyond its name and gives the activity a concrete, hands-on form.

Seasonal events are also part of the village’s character. Pálení čarodějnic was announced for April 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. on the asphalt square in Ohaře. Masopustní karneval is a children’s carnival in Ohaře and complements the local customs with an event explicitly aimed at children. Families wishing to combine cultural discoveries with community experiences during a trip can therefore find different ways to engage: hands-on learning, an announced festival date and a children’s carnival.

Open Agricultural Landscape Southeast of Ohaře

Southeast of Ohaře, the Netíkových Cross stands beside a road in an open agricultural landscape. A mighty linden tree rises immediately next to it, serving as a natural landscape landmark. This gives the place a distinct rural character: the impression is shaped not only by the cross itself but also by its relationship to the open fields and the prominent tree. Those who, alongside culture, are looking for peaceful landscapes when choosing a travel destination will find a specific scene here outside the village center.

More Destinations for Your Travel Planning

If you would like to expand your selection beyond Ohaře, you can also include Krakovany, Ratenice, Zalešany, Polní Voděrady, Svojšice, Ratbor, Vitice and Dobřichov in your further research. This makes it possible to determine which place best suits your interests in history, traditions or rural landscapes.

For the broader travel overview: Kolín District.