Discover Zahnašovice: Pond, Church and Festivals

Discover Zahnašovice through its nature, architecture and local history. Medřický Pond is a place for walks and an amphibian habitat; the grove and views add to the natural attractions. The church, wayside cross, memorial plaque and recurring festivals offer other points of interest. For festival trips, check the latest date.

Zahnašovice at a glance

• Medřický Pond: 3,330 m²; its shore zone is a habitat for protected amphibians such as frogs and newts.
• Nature: Zahnašovice Grove is one of the municipality’s natural attractions; there are views of the Hostýnské vrchy from Zahnašovice.
• Church: Built in 1938, with an articulated façade, a four-sided clock tower and a slender four-sided pyramidal roof.
• Places of remembrance: Statue of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus at the church, dating from 1894; memorial plaque to soldiers who fell in the First World War.
• Festivals: Kácení máje was held in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2026; Vodění medvěda in 2020, 2023 and 2026.
• Walk: A GPX track for a walk through Zahnašovice is available to download.

Nature at the pond, in the grove and across the landscape

Medřický Pond covers 3,330 square metres. Its shore zone is a habitat for protected amphibians such as frogs and newts. Nature enthusiasts may therefore want to appreciate the shore as an aspect of the pond in its own right: the habitat along the water’s edge matters as well as the water itself.

The pond is also a pleasant place for a walk or to sit on a bench. Check access and seating on site. A GPX track for a walk through Zahnašovice is available to download; check whether it is still available before planning your walk.

Zahnašovice Grove is one of the municipality’s natural attractions. There are also views of the Hostýnské vrchy from Zahnašovice, although visibility varies with conditions. Each nature feature offers a different focus: the pond has its shore and walking opportunities, the grove is a natural attraction, and the views of the Hostýnské vrchy showcase the landscape.

Church, places of remembrance and wayside cross

The church in Zahnašovice was built in 1938. It has a rectangular plan, an articulated façade, a four-sided clock tower and a slender four-sided pyramidal roof. Its architecture can be described in terms of its basic form as well as its façade, tower and roof.

A stone statue of the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, dating from 1894, stands at the church. Inside, behind the altar, is a large mosaic of the Visitation of Mary; check access to the church interior on site.

Alongside the architecture and visual art, a memorial plaque in the entrance area of the municipal office commemorates soldiers who fell in the First World War. From the church, you can walk towards the small airfield in Holešov and continue to a wayside cross, another historic monument in the municipality.

Festivals and travel planning

The Kácení máje festival was held in Zahnašovice in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2026. Vodění medvěda took place in 2020, 2023 and 2026. If you want to plan your trip around a festival, check the date for your chosen year. Nature, architecture and local history also offer other themes to consider when planning.

When looking for a hotel for a stay in Zahnašovice, your reason for travelling may determine your choice: a specific festival ties your plans to its date, while nature and architecture offer themes you can prioritise independently.

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FAQ / Frequently asked questions about Zahnašovice

What nature-related activities can I plan in Zahnašovice?

Medřický Pond combines a shore zone that provides a habitat for protected frogs and newts with the opportunity to walk or sit on benches. There is also the grove and the views of the Hostýnské vrchy. Check access and seating at the pond on site.

When were the festivals held?

Kácení máje was held in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2026, and Vodění medvěda in 2020, 2023 and 2026. Check the festival dates again for future travel years.

Can I visit the mosaic in the church?

The large mosaic of the Visitation of Mary is inside the church, behind the altar. Check access on site.

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