Discover Velké Svatoňovice

Velké Svatoňovice combines an engaging local history with a pond in the central part of the village and a broader regional setting full of mountains and historical destinations. Those wishing to combine different interests on a trip will find both specific insights into the history of the municipality and nature and cultural topics for further planning here.

Local history around the monument, museum, and chapel

In the centre of Velké Svatoňovice, opposite the pond, stands a monument to the victims of the First and Second World Wars. The Hasičské muzeum is also located in the village. It presents historic firefighting equipment; the exhibition covers its development in the Bohemian lands from approximately the mid-19th century to the second half of the 20th century. This timeframe also makes the exhibition interesting for visitors who wish to view technological development not in isolation, but in the context of the history of Bohemia. The museum can be visited by prior telephone appointment.

The local architectural history includes the Chapel of St. Wenceslas, the martyr, in the Velké Svatoňovice district. It was built in 1903 and most recently reconstructed in 2003. The Schreiber homestead, No. 238, was built in 1634 and has been a listed monument since 22 April 1964. At house No. 239 stands a barn from the 18th century, partially built using log construction, which has been a listed monument since 30 September 1998. These three architectural landmarks represent different periods: the homestead stands for the 17th century, the barn for the 18th century, and the chapel for the beginning of the 20th century.

Rybník Aman in the central part of the village

Rybník Aman pond is located in the central part of Velké Svatoňovice. It lies on the Markoušovický potok, which is also called Zaječí potok. The pond is used for fishing; swimming is at your own risk. This makes the site a clear complement to the historical themes in the centre of the village, while also showing how closely bodies of water and the village landscape are connected here. Its location on the stream, as well as fishing and swimming, give the pond a distinct place alongside the historical destinations in the village.

Mountains, castles, and a monastery in the wider region

The wider region around Velké Svatoňovice includes Čáp Mountain, Jański Wierch Mountain, Starozámecký vrch Mountain, and Martwiec Mountain. Cultural destinations in this wider regional setting include Zamek Rogowiec Castle, Opactwo Cysterskie w Krzeszowie Monastery, Schloss Kreppelhof Castle, and the Zamek Schwarzwaldau ruins. When planning your trip, you can therefore distinguish between the compact local-history topics and a broader selection of landscape and cultural destinations without losing sight of the special features of Velké Svatoňovice.

Other places for planning your trip

For further orientation, you can also check Radvanice V Čechách, Kuks, Horní Staré Buky, Kocléřov, Borovnice U Staré Paky, Petrikovice, Vitezna, and Rudník.

For the overarching travel overview: Trutnov District.