Osíčko

Osíčko combines a landscape setting below Kelčský Javorník with notable traces of local history, a swimming pool and lively public events. If you would like to combine culture and water-based experiences during your trip, the town offers several clearly distinct points of interest for this. The road location and historical railway connection also help you assess Osíčko as a possible place to stay.

A valley, a spring branch and a long local history

Osíčko lies in a valley below Kelčský Javorník. One of the source branches of the Moštěnka stream flows through the centre. This means that the town is defined not only by individual buildings, but also by its specific setting within the landscape. The first historically documented mention dates from 1360; at that time, the name “Nový Osek” was used. Those who value a place with a traceable historical depth when choosing accommodation will find a very early written reference point here.

Chapels and memorial sites

One of the notable cultural features is the 18th-century Chapel of Our Lady of Help. In Osíčko, it is a protected monument. Another religious site is the Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. It contains an altar erected in 1925, which also serves as a memorial to those who fell in the First World War.

Swimming pool with varied facilities

In contrast to the historical themes, the swimming pool in Osíčko offers concrete opportunities for a stay focused on water. It measures 33 × 18 metres and is between 0.75 and 1.6 metres deep. Its facilities include a slide, a water column, a bubble bath, a massage bed, a wide water spout and a mushroom water sprinkler.

Traditions and public tournaments

Community events are also part of Osíčko’s character. The Hody tradition includes a friendly match between the men of Osíčko and Příkazy. In addition, a Christmas tournament and an Easter tournament are held annually, and both are open to the public. For your travel planning, this creates a distinction between the cultural and historical sights and the dates that make the town come alive through recurring community events.

Location by road and railway

Osíčko lies on road II/150 between Bystřice pod Hostýnem and Valašské Meziříčí. This location is a concrete point of reference when choosing accommodation in the town and planning your trip around more than just a single attraction. The railway history is also part of the town’s location: Příkazy–Osíčko railway station was built between 1886 and 1888; regular trains began running from there in 1887. This information describes the historical development of the connection and is not used here as a statement about current train services.

Further places for your travel planning

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Osíčko, you can also look at Troubky-Zdislavice, Jarohněvice, Třebětice, Loukov, Slavkov Pod Hostýnem, Kremsier, Nítkovice and Kyselovice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Kroměříž District.