Náměšť Nad Oslavou: Castle, Nature and Culture

Náměšť nad Oslavou combines a Renaissance castle, the Oslava river landscape and several cultural discoveries. Náměšť nad Oslavou Castle was built on a rocky massif on the left bank of the Oslava and is an important example of Renaissance architecture in Moravia. For your stay, this creates an interesting combination of architecture, nature and local history. The course of the river adds its own landscape perspective to the architecture.

Castle, Park and Protected Landscapes

The castle grounds include an English park and a small French garden. Numerous old, rare trees shape the grounds; the site also offers views of Náměšť and the surrounding landscape. The castle grounds thus bring together formal garden design, old trees and wide-ranging views. The Náměšťská obora nature monument in the Náměšť nad Oslavou municipal area presents a different aspect of the landscape. Fallow deer are kept there, and the area is of European importance. Part of the Údolí Oslavy a Chvojnice nature reserve also lies within the municipal area. The municipal area therefore brings together landscaped garden areas, an area with fallow deer and a nature reserve as different aspects of the landscape. The spectrum thus extends from the formal castle garden to protected natural areas.

Hiking along the Oslava

The hiking route through the Oslava Valley begins in Náměšť nad Oslavou. From the railway station, a red trail marker follows the left bank of the river. For your planning, it is important to note a distinction within the route: the rocky section is impassable when water levels are high. The railway station provides a clear starting point on the riverbank. Water levels therefore remain an important factor when planning your route.

Historic Sites and Museums

A cultural promenade connects the most significant monuments in the town of Náměšť nad Oslavou. One of the notable buildings is the Baroque bridge over the Oslava, built in 1737. The Church of St. John the Baptist is an early Baroque church with sculptures by Adolf Loos. It was built as a Baroque deanery church in 1639 by Count Jan Baptist von Werdenberg. There are also three permanent museum exhibitions: the studio of photographer Ondřej Knoll from Náměšť, Papírníkova tiskárna and Řeznické muzeum. The themes range from the photographer’s studio and the printing press to the butcher’s museum.

The gallery in the Old Town Hall also adds a cultural accent. It regularly holds exhibitions by individual artists in the historic rooms of the former Renaissance town hall. For a playful exploration of the town, there is Záhada ztracené rovnováhy: this game leads through the historic sites of Náměšť nad Oslavou and uncovers their hidden secrets. The traditional music festival Folkové prázdniny, held in Náměšť nad Oslavou, is another attraction. The buildings are thus complemented by exhibitions, a playful exploration and a traditional festival.

Travel Orientation

Náměšť nad Oslavou is served by single-track long-distance railway line 240. The line runs via Brno, Náměšť nad Oslavou, Třebíč, Okříšky, Jihlava and Havlíčkův Brod. For travel planning, this sequence provides clear orientation along the long-distance rail connection. You can find other places for travel planning here: Šebkovice, Petrůvky, Kladeruby Nad Oslavou, Štěměchy, Mohelno, Lhánice, Číchov and Lesní Jakubov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Třebíč District.