Postřižín: History, Landscape and Festivals

Postřižín lies approximately 15 km north of Prague and combines a well-documented local history with small cultural monuments, events and a landscape with a noticeable slope. If you are looking for a place with its own character for your stay rather than just an anonymous location near the capital, you will find several specific themes here to explore together.

A Place with a Long History

The first written mention of Postřižín dates from 1052. The form “Postrizine” appears in a Latin document written by Duke Břetislav I. This early reference gives the place a historical starting point that can be connected with later traces during a walk.

Location and Landscape

Postřižín lies on State Road 608 and the D8 motorway towards Prague–Dresden. Public transport is provided by the Prague Integrated Transport system on lines 370, 374 and 663.

The cadastral area of Postřižín slopes down from southeast to northwest. The highest point is at the so-called I. Špičák, at an elevation of 290 m above the Adriatic. In the built-up area, on the road to Zlonice next to house no. 87, there is also a pedunculate oak designated as a natural monument.

Chapel, Cemetery and Notable Personalities

The chapel of Postřižín stands on a small village square in the centre and was built in 1893. The Jewish Cemetery is located nearby, approximately 800 m southeast of the town centre; a field path also leads to it. Two hundred gravestones or fragments of them have been preserved. The oldest date from 1831 and the most recent from 1935.

Postřižín is also associated with two notable personalities. Karel Hausman, a patriotic priest and writer, was born in the village on 30 April 1812 and compiled the first Czech map indicating the type and number of livestock for individual municipalities. Discus thrower František Janda Suk, born in Postřižín in 1878, was an Olympic medallist and the first Czech athlete to set a record in the discus throw using the rotational technique.

Festivals and Active Moments

The Guláš Festival is organised by the Municipality of Postřižín and its cultural commission. The 2023 edition included a parkour workshop, a magic show, live bands and fairground attractions for children. The 2022 edition of the Pálení Čarodějnic festival also offered various types of entertainment, including competitions for children, a bonfire and a fire show. The multifunctional sports ground serves the general public for active recreation and ball games, as well as for events organised by local clubs and associations.

More Destinations for Your Planning

An independent cultural highlight is Veltrusy Chateau, a significant work of the High Baroque period from the first half of the 18th century. For further orientation, you can also find Vojkovice, Řepín, Kokořín, Kralupy Nad Vltavou, Kadlín, Hoření Vinice, Hořín and Vrbno.

For the higher-level travel overview: Mělník District.