Stará Ves Nad Ondřejnicí: Renaissance, Poodří and Trails

History and Château

Stará Ves nad Ondřejnicí combines several notable examples of Renaissance architecture and church construction. The Church of St. John the Baptist was built on the site of an older wooden church at the expense of the then landowner Ctibor the Elder Syrakovský. Construction lasted from 1587 to 1589; in 1591, the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Olomouc, Stanislav Pavlovský.

The church's so-called transitional style combines Gothic and Renaissance elements. During the restoration of the interior, a Renaissance figural fresco from the period of its foundation, before 1600, was uncovered. The work carried out from 2001 to 2002 also revealed a depiction of Calvary with Christ, Aaron and Moses.

The château is a Renaissance building from the second half of the 16th century and features impressive sgraffito decoration. Cultural events and concerts take place in the arcaded courtyard. The château park complements the historic ensemble with an opportunity for walks.

Additional local pages: Dolní Lhota, Čavisov, Velká Polom, Zbyslavice, Olbramice, Václavovice, Klimkovice, Horní Lhota

Nature in Poodří

Poodří protects a floodplain landscape along the Odra and its tributaries. The landscape includes meadows, floodplain forests, old river channels, permanent and periodic pools, springs on the slopes of river terraces, and ponds. The protected area is characterised by rich flora and fauna; Stará Ves nad Ondřejnicí is also included. In addition, Poodří includes the cadastral area of the municipality. Visitors can take a walk in the château park in Stará Ves nad Ondřejnicí.

Routes and Trails

The geolocation game offers two routes that begin at the Renaissance château and introduce several interesting places in the municipality. Cycle Route No. 5, the Amber Trail, runs through the Košatka district. The C2 trail, “Châteaux and Nature of Poodří,” also passes through Stará Ves nad Ondřejnicí.

The Odra – Floodplain educational trail currently runs via several signposted stations to Stará Ves nad Ondřejnicí, where it forms a simple, level route. Thus, the geolocation game with two routes beginning at the Renaissance château, a cycle route through Košatka, and marked trails in Poodří are all available. For routes and educational trails, it is worth checking the latest route information before setting out by bike or on foot. Before starting, current route details and trail information for the geolocation game, cycle route, and educational trail can be checked.

Events and Regional Dates

The public food event “Staroveský gulášfest” was announced or listed by the municipality for 2024, 2025 and 2026 and takes place in Stará Ves nad Ondřejnicí. “Jarní toulání s Kondorem” is a recurring event-based hike with three routes of different lengths. In 2025, the start and finish were in Stará Ves at the Kondor club premises. The 18th edition announced for 2026 was cancelled due to bad weather. For announced events, dates and times should be checked again before travelling.

For the higher-level travel overview: Ostrava-City District.