Discover Bořice: History and Local Traditions

Bořice combines a long history with a vibrant tradition of local events. The village is particularly interesting if you are looking for historical traces not only in large cities or famous castles, but also want to learn about the development of a smaller community through tangible evidence. Festivals, sporting events and seasonal gatherings add a variety of highlights to your stay.

Archaeological and Historical Traces

In the village district of Podbor, archaeological excavations provide evidence of settlement by the Lusatian culture. It dates from the 12th to the 4th century BC. This means that the documented history of the present-day municipality reaches far back into prehistory. Podbor is also home to a bus stop on the Dašice–Hrochův Týnec route, a specific landmark to consider when planning your arrival. A written record from 1122 mentions a farmstead on the site of today’s House No. 17 in Bořice. The first written mention of Bořice itself dates from 1382 and refers to Václav z Bořic a Mikulovic. People from the village’s history have also been recorded: Martin z Bořic is mentioned as a signatory of the Land Peace of the Four United Lands from 1440. The municipal coat of arms is derived from the seal of the Vladik Šimon z Bořic from 1504. The history of the village also includes Tvrz Bořice. After 1591, it lost its residential function; in 1652 it was converted into a forester’s lodge, in 1790 into an inn, and in 1927 it was demolished. Today, Tvrz Bořice is designated as inaccessible and survives only through traces in the terrain. This information is important for planning your visit: the site is not an accessible structure, but a historic location whose remains document its changing uses.

Events Throughout the Year

Bořice shows its community spirit especially during its traditional events. Rybářské závody is a traditional summer event that combines sporting enthusiasm with a friendly atmosphere. Other regular events include a football tournament for veterans as well as a nohejbal tournament for three-player teams competing for the mayor’s cup. In autumn, Podzimní slavnosti include apple pressing, pumpkin activities and Halloween celebrations. Babský bál is a social evening with music and dancing. Čarodějnice refers to a popular spring gathering with a bonfire and a children’s programme. At the Divadélko, local children perform in public; each autumn they rehearse a short fairy tale or song. The annual cycle is rounded off by Vánoční zpívání, a gathering around the illuminated Christmas tree with Christmas carols and Christmas punch. If you choose your accommodation according to your preferred travel period, these different dates provide clear guidance across spring, summer, autumn and Advent.

Sport and Landscape as Further Local Features

The TJ Sokol Bořice football complex covers 6,500 m². The complex includes a natural-grass pitch measuring 97 m in length and 57 m in width, 200 standing places and 50 seats; it is designed for regional competitions. The sports ground is therefore a precisely described part of the village, while the traditional tournaments complement the event calendar. A body of water also shapes the geographical setting: the Bořícký potok flows into the Novohradka west of Bořice. Together with the historical information, festivals and local sporting features, this creates a varied picture to inform your travel decision. Bořice is therefore particularly suitable for a stay in which you want to combine local history, seasonal traditions and specific local attractions. If you would like to compare other places, you can also find Lipovec, Bylany, Leštinka, Drevikov, Žumberk, Vejvanovice, Ronov nad Doubravou and Parizov.

For the broader travel overview: Chrudim District.