Discover Racková

Racková between forests, hills and living traditions

Racková combines a rural landscape with traditions, community life and special event days. The village lies in a valley below a forest of the same name and at the transition between the Hostýnské vrchy and the Vizovické vrchy. From Racková, there are views of the surrounding landscape. If you would like to combine a valley setting, landscapes, local traditions and event days, you will find several different points of interest here to consider when planning your trip.

Traditions, history and local festivals

One of the notable traditions is Hanácké právo, a festival revived in Racková that takes place approximately every ten years. At Starý hanácký právo, a procession through the municipality with stops at individual houses is part of the event. Humorous transgressions committed by their residents are recited; the accusations avoid personal attacks or insults. This format makes the tradition understandable as a shared village experience, without confusing it with an ordinary sightseeing tour.

Starý hanácký právo was added to the regional list of intangible assets of traditional folk culture by a resolution of the Council of the Zlín Region dated 11 April 2022. The traditional Vodění medvěda is also among Racková's cultural events. The place name itself first appears in an official record in 1397. Thus, a stay here brings together current or revived traditions and a historical connection to the village.

Cycling event and community life

Racková is also associated with the Tour de Žídelná. In the edition in question, the village was the destination of the cycling tour; at the same time, Racková is a checkpoint village during this event. Refreshments and entertainment are available at the stations. For cycling enthusiasts, this documents not only the landscape but also a specific connection to an event.

Another event from local community life is the annual fire sport competition organised by the Racková Volunteer Fire Brigade. Depending on whether you would like to focus your stay more on the landscape, traditions or an event day, this provides different considerations when choosing where to stay.

Connections and surroundings

For travel to the area, bus route 153 connects Zlín, Racková, Žeranovice and Holešov. The stated timetable is valid from 14 June 2026 to 12 December 2026. Those looking for accommodation in Racková can take this connection into account as part of orienting themselves around the village, while also placing its valley location and connection to the two hilly landscapes in context.

In the nearby area, between Racková and Žeranovice in the Hrádek cadastral area, lies Hrádek. It is a well-preserved remnant of a fortified medieval manor, clearly recognisable in the terrain.

Compare other places

For a broader selection of places, you can also compare Drzkova, Bělov, Slopné, Brumov-Bylnice, Slavičín, Březůvky, Zádverice and Lutonina with one another.

For the higher-level travel overview: Zlín District.