Vysoký Chlumec: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

The Vysoký Chlumec castle residence was probably built in the second half of the 14th century by Purkart Strnad z Janovic. Vysoký Chlumec Castle is not open to the public.

At the eastern end of Vysoký Chlumec, the Chapel of the Most Sacred Heart of the Lord stands in the Vápenice settlement. The Chapel of St Anne is also located in the vicinity of Vysoký Chlumec; it was the first work of the local builder František Holan.

Landscape and Nature

Vysoký Chlumec lies in the picturesque landscape of Střední Povltaví, which belongs to the Toulava tourist region. Near Vápenice is the Vápenská jezera natural area, which has been designated a protected area because of its abundant waterfowl population.

Open-Air Museum

Visitors to the Vysoký Chlumec Open-Air Museum can see a total of 24 buildings; 14 of them are accessible through interior or special exhibitions. Residential, agricultural, technical and smaller sacred structures are gradually being relocated to the natural grounds in the stream valley. The interior exhibitions illustrate rural life and farming.

The Vysoký Chlumec Open-Air Museum offers two visitor routes: a self-guided tour and a guided tour. The programme includes the traditional annual Masopust celebration. There are also full-day programmes under the title Crafts Day.

Brewing

The brewing exhibition in Vysoký Chlumec documents that the first written references to beer brewing there date from 1466. On display are old beer bottles, coopering, labels, beer mugs and beer mats. Visits to the exhibition can be arranged in advance through the local information centre.

Other Destinations

Other destinations: Korkyne, Borotice, Hreben, Horčápsko, Počaply, Hrimezdice, Háje, Příbram

To the higher-level travel overview: Příbram District.