Služovice

Služovice combines a clearly defined nature experience with a lively local festival culture and a long history. At its heart is the “Trail in the Forest near Služovice” nature trail. This destination is complemented by landscape features in the village, traditional events and sites of cultural and historical interest.

Nature Trail and Landscape

The “Trail in the Forest near Služovice” nature trail comprises ten stations in the forest. It is freely accessible and safe. This clear layout makes it a distinct subject of interest for visitors: you can combine a stay in the forest with the individual stations without equating the nature trail with other sights.

The Bílá voda stream flows through Služovice. There is a small pond on this stream in the centre. The Hněvošický háj nature reserve is also located near the northern edge of the village. The nature trail leads through the forest; Bílá voda and the pond are in the village, while Hněvošický háj lies near the northern edge of the village.

Events and Local Traditions

More than 50 events focused on community life take place in Služovice every year. Important local events include the Goulash Festival. Several traditional festivals are also associated with specific months: the Služovický odpust takes place in June, Mastné huby also takes place in June, and the Vrbecký odpust takes place in July. Those who wish to plan their stay around local dates will therefore find specific seasonal reference points here, although not all events have the same character.

The Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary has been a new landmark of Služovice since 1997. In Vrbka, a district of Služovice, the Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary is designated as a visitor destination. Another historical detail takes us back to 1820: at that time, a local tavern in Služovice was visited by the Russian Tsar Alexander I during his journey from Moscow to the Opava Diet. Alongside nature and festivals, these places and events also give your stay a historical dimension.

Location and Transport

The location of Služovice is also relevant when choosing a suitable place to stay. Road I/46 runs through the village on the Opava–Kobeřice–then onward to Poland route. There are also bus connections from Služovice to neighbouring municipalities and towns. This service is currently operated by Z-Group bus, a.s.

Historical Background of the Village

Služovice and Vrbka are first mentioned in 1349. Those who take into account not only nature experiences and event dates but also a village’s historical background when planning a trip will therefore find a clearly dated starting point here. Together with the Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the chapel in Vrbka and the recorded encounter of 1820, this creates a multifaceted picture of the village.

Further places for your own research: Litultovice, Moravice, Chlebičov, Darkovice, Háj Ve Slezsku, Uhlířov, Brumovice and Kobeřice Ve Slezsku.

For the higher-level travel overview: Opava District.