Voděrady: Hills, Traditions and Culture in Czechia

Voděrady combines a rural landscape with vibrant traditions, sporting opportunities and special cultural sites. At the western edge of the municipality, the rising forested hills of the Českomoravská vrchovina begin, more specifically the Kunštátská vysočina. The 512-metre-high Chlum is also located there. If you would like to combine nature, local events and peaceful discoveries during your stay, Voděrady offers several different points of interest.

Landscape on the Edge of the Kunštátská vysočina

The forested hills at the western edge of the municipality give Voděrady a distinctive landscape character. At 512 metres, Chlum is a specific landmark within the Kunštátská vysočina. The southern tip of the area is also touched by cycling route 5143. If you would like to explore Czechia by bicycle, you can therefore include this route in your personal travel plans. The choice of accommodation remains a matter of personal preference: for some trips, the landscape is the main focus, while others are about combining excursions, sport and local events.

The pond in Voděrady is another part of the landscape. A project to revitalise it aimed to increase the biodiversity of the landscape and retain water instead of allowing it to flow away without further use. These objectives make the pond an interesting example of how landscape and water management can be considered together within a municipality.

Traditions That Bring the Community Together

A long-standing tradition in Voděrady is Kácení máje, which takes place every year. The event includes competitions for children and opportunities to try out firefighting equipment. Families who enjoy gaining insights into local customs while travelling can experience a different side of their stay here than on a simple excursion into the landscape.

The traditional burning of the witches at the Pod Lesem grounds is also among the local experiences mentioned. Participants can roast Špekáčky over two fires. The specific detail of the two fires and the shared preparation makes this event a vivid example of Voděrady’s sociable side, without requiring you to base your stay around a single event date.

Another glimpse of local life came during Children’s Day on 29 May 2026 at the Pod Lesem grounds. There were competitions, an obstacle course and activities to take part in. This date is already in the past; however, it shows the type of community programme that was offered at this location.

Sports Grounds and Cultural Sites

The Voděrady sports grounds are located on the edge of the village below the forest. In summer, there is a seasonal restaurant there. Players can also enter their names in the tennis court booking schedule in advance or reserve a fixed playing time by arrangement with the groundskeeper. If you would like to combine sporting activities with a break in the countryside during your trip, this information is particularly relevant when planning your stay.

Voděrady also has a cultural point of interest in the form of the Baroque Church of the Holy Spirit, located in the cemetery. The cemetery is the final resting place of the poet František Halas. The church and cemetery thus complement the natural and community-oriented aspects of the village with a historical and literary connection.

Further Destinations for Orientation

If you would like to compare Voděrady with other places when planning your trip, here is a concise selection: Ráječko, Štěchov, Svetla, Bukovina, Křtiny, Cetkovice, Deštná and Křetín.

For the higher-level travel overview: Blansko District.