Discover Zbožíčko

Zbožíčko is a destination for anyone who wants to get to know a small village through its history, waterscapes and tangible traces in the village landscape. The first written mention dates back to 1410. There is also a village pond, a weir on the southern edge of the village, a cycling route through the surrounding area and several monuments. This combines exploring the village with walks by the water and an active discovery of the surrounding area.

History and distinctive details in the village

The history of Zbožíčko can be traced back to 1410 in written sources. From 1555, the village belonged to the estate of Benátky. That year, Jindřich z Donína bought the villages of Zbožíčko and Straky from the Mitrovský of Nemyšl family. This historical connection gives the village’s history a specific chronological and regional context.

Today, Zbožíčko has several smaller memorials and works of art from different periods. These include a sandstone statue of Saint Florian from 2018, created by the sculptor Bartoloměj Štěrba. There is also a cross dating from 1877, a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary from 2005 and a war memorial from 2010. Two functioning sundials from 2012 add another unusual feature. Those exploring the village on foot will therefore find not just a single attraction, but several independent signs of its history and present day.

The Zbožíčko Pond, Vlkava and the Weir

The landscape around the water also tells a story of change. A large forest once stretched between Zbožíčko and Straky. Today, remnants of it can be found in the house gardens and around the village pond on the village square. The pond can be reached via a footpath that begins immediately after crossing the bridge over the Vlkava. This precise orientation makes the pond an easy-to-find destination during a walk around the village.

The Zbožíčko Weir lies on the southern edge of Zbožíčko, near a fishing hut and a children’s playground. The metal bridge at the weir also serves as a footbridge over the watercourse and provides access to the opposite bank. This means that the waterside area can be viewed from both sides; the bridge itself is part of the local crossing over the watercourse described here. When planning your day, you can combine historical details of the village with a manageable exploration of the waterside landscape.

Cycling and choosing the right place to stay

A cycling route runs through the area around Zbožíčko. In addition to its monuments and water features, the village therefore also offers an opportunity to explore the surrounding area on two wheels. When looking for a hotel or other accommodation in Zbožíčko, you can first consider whether you would like to focus on the village’s history, the pond and the weir, or on combining sightseeing with cycling. The documented destinations are located in different parts of the village: the pond can be reached via the footpath described above, while the weir is on the southern edge.

Other places for planning your trip

For further research, you can also look at Sadská, Písty, Milčice, Straky, Třebestovice, Kostomlaty Nad Labem, Křinec and Úmyslovice.

For the overarching travel overview: Okres Nymburk.