Měchenice: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Měchenice lies on the left bank of the Vltava, 2 km downstream from the confluence of the Sázava and Vltava rivers. At the same time, Měchenice is considered one of the oldest settlements in Bohemia; the first mention of its existence dates back to 999.

Nature and Water

The hills around Měchenice are suitable for walks and hiking trips. Depending on the weather, cross-country skiing is possible in the vicinity of Měchenice in winter. Near Bojov in Měchenice, there is a customary launch and landing point for paddling.

Chlumík [Vrané nad Vltavou] is a hill in the vicinity of Měchenice. Holý vrch [Okrouhlo] and Vršky [Klínec] are also hills in the vicinity. Doutnáč is a mountain in the wider regional surroundings of Měchenice.

History and Culture

The Chapel of St. Ludmila is located in the lower part of Sloupecká Street. The Měchenice steel bridge connects the right and left banks of the Vltava. At Měchenice railway station, there is a preserved water tower that was once used to refill steam locomotives.

Karlštejn is a castle in the wider regional surroundings of Měchenice. Palác Kinských is a palace in the wider regional surroundings of Měchenice. The Golz-Kinsky Palace is also a palace in the wider regional surroundings. Letohrádek královny Anny is a château in the wider regional surroundings of Měchenice.

Activities and Events

The Měchenice Tennis Club runs a tennis school for everyone interested in tennis and organizes tennis tournaments. “Měchenická letní noc” is an event held regularly at the end of June; according to the municipal events calendar, it is scheduled for the penultimate Saturday in June. “Rozloučení s létem” is scheduled for the first Saturday in September.

Other places: Drahelčice, Revnice, Kozinec, Pohoří, Kosoř, Jílové U Prahy, Chýně, Únětice

To the higher-level travel overview: Praha-Západ District.