Dřevěnice: Culture, Landscape and Volleyball Tradition

Dřevěnice between the Foothills Valley and Cultural Heritage

Dřevěnice is situated in an attractive foothills valley. The stream separates the flat landscape of the Jičín region from the wooded hills of the Nová Paka region. Geomorphologically, the town lies on the boundary between the Krkonoše-Jeseník Subprovince and the Bohemian Massif. The contrast between the flat landscape and the wooded hills shapes the connection with nature during a stay in Dřevěnice. At the same time, it adds a landscape contrast to the historic sites in the town.

Sacred and Historical Traces in the Townscape

Among the prominent cultural landmarks is the chapel with the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. In Dřevěnice, it is registered as an immovable cultural monument under registration number 106421. The early Baroque statue of the Victorious Virgin Mary dates from 1626 and was placed under the bell tower after its restoration in 1988. The chapel and statue thus combine the town’s sacred history with a clear chronological context. The year 1626 indicates when the statue was created, while 1988 refers to its subsequent restoration.

Further historic traces can be found in various locations. The statue of Saint Wenceslas was erected in 1735 on the road to Radim. West of Dřevěnice Fortress stands the former malt house of the Kumburk Brewery; it bears a Šternberk coat of arms and has a wooden portal with the year 1678. The statue of the Holy Trinity stands in the town centre. The stone cross at the crossroads to Dolánky was erected in 1862. The landmarks thus range from sacred representations and a former industrial building to a roadside marker.

Volleyball as a Long-Standing Tradition

A special aspect of Dřevěnice is represented by the Volejbalová Dřevěnice volleyball tournament. The first tournament took place on 15 August 1954; since then, it has continued without interruption. This long continuity adds a vibrant accent alongside the older historic landmarks and makes the sporting tradition an independent theme in the town’s history.

The volleyball complex has ten sand courts, five of them floodlit, as well as two beach volleyball courts. The five floodlit courts differ from the remaining sand courts; the two beach volleyball courts constitute a separate type of court. The complex adds a clear sporting focus to the town’s cultural and landscape themes. When planning a trip, Dřevěnice can therefore be considered not only culturally but also through its long-standing volleyball tradition.

Mountains and Churches in the Surrounding Area

The surroundings of Dřevěnice include the mountains Maxinec (Mlázovický chlum), Tábor, Přivýšina and Střelečská hůra. They provide further landscape connections alongside the foothills valley, the stream and the wooded hills.

The wider regional surroundings of Dřevěnice also include the churches of Valdštejn and Lázně. They broaden the cultural perspective beyond the town centre and connect a stay with further regional points of interest.

When looking for a hotel in Dřevěnice, you can use your desired mix of culture, volleyball and landscape as a starting point. For further research, you can also consider Češov, Bystřice, Kumburský Újezd, Budčeves, Sběř, Podulsi, Pecka and Dílce.

To the overarching travel overview: Jičín District.