Louňovice pod Blaníkem: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Louňovice pod Blaníkem is situated in the hilly landscape of Central Bohemia, where fields, forests, meadows and small ponds alternate in a mosaic-like pattern. One of the defining historical sites is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary: it is the surviving part of the former monastery in Louňovice, was originally Gothic and was remodelled in the Baroque style.

Nature and Landscape

Velký Blaník rises above Louňovice pod Blaníkem to a height of 638 metres above sea level. The Blanice flows through the town and meanders picturesquely through its surroundings. With a little luck, small flakes or scales of natural gold can be washed out of this river.

History and Culture

Louňovice Chateau originated from a fortress built during the Renaissance on the site of the former monastery provostry and was remodelled in the Baroque style in 1675. Today, the chateau is used for museums, exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events.

The Museum of the Earliest History of Louňovice pod Blaníkem is currently temporarily closed. The Beekeeping Museum in Louňovice pod Blaníkem, on the other hand, presents the history of beekeeping beneath Blaník, including historic beehives. From spring to September, an observation hive with a living bee colony complements the exhibition.

The Svatováclavské slavnosti in Louňovice take place at the end of September. They begin with a mass on Velký Blaník and continue with a procession in medieval clothing to the chateau. The annual Podblanický hudební podzim music festival takes place in the Jan Dismas Zelenka concert hall at Louňovice Chateau and also features works by Zelenka.

Getting Around

Louňovice pod Blaníkem can be reached by bus from Benešov, Vlašim, Votice and Tábor. The starting point of the Blaník educational trail is about a kilometre on foot from the town square.

The wooden Velký Blaník lookout tower has 107 steps and offers views across the Podblanicko region, including Louňovice pod Blaníkem. The educational trail S rytířem na Blaník leads from the Dům přírody in Kondrac via the Velký Blaník lookout tower complex to a car park above Louňovice pod Blaníkem. In both directions, the educational trail covers approximately two kilometres, with 17 playful stations about Blaník, the knights of Blaník and the nature of the Blaník Protected Landscape Area.

For cycling trips, the 32-kilometre-long cycling route Po stopách blanických rytířů runs through Veliš, Louňovice pod Blaníkem, Velký Blaník and Načeradec.

Other Places

Soutice, Merin, Javorník U Vlašimi, Čeřenice, Lešany, Hvězdonice, Řimovice, Sobesovice

For the higher-level travel overview: Benešov District.