Holiday apartment in Vejvanovice – culture, nature and cycling routes

Vejvanovice lies northeast of Chrudim near the Novohradka River. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Vejvanovice will find a destination that combines evidence of church history, a living tradition, riverine nature and signposted cycling routes. When making your choice, the main consideration is whether you want to focus on culture, the landscape or physical activity.

Assumption of the Virgin Mary: building history

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary has a late Romanesque core dating from after the middle of the 13th century. Structural alterations from nearly all subsequent stylistic periods shape the building; it is regarded as a valuable cultural and historical monument and as one of the urban landmarks of the municipality of Vejvanovice. The church has been documented in Vejvanovice since 1350.

A presbytery from the 14th century has survived from the church's original structure. A wooden bell tower on a prismatic base stands beside it. The church is the parish church of Vejvanovice; a church service is held there on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. This brings together medieval architectural elements, a freestanding structure and a regular religious appointment in one place.

Věneček in Vejvanovice

Both unmarried and married residents actively participate in the Věneček in Vejvanovice. The Věneček is included in the register of intangible assets of traditional folk culture of the Pardubický Region and thus represents an explicitly handed-down cultural connection of the place.

The Staročeský Věneček in Vejvanovice has a tradition spanning decades and takes place once every five years, generally on the third Sunday in May. If you want to plan your trip around this date, the event provides a clear cultural connection to the place and a special reason to get to know Vejvanovice.

Novohradka and surroundings

The Novohradka river corridor includes the cadastral area of Vejvanovice. Including the adjacent floodplain, it has the status of a biocorridor in the ÚSES ecological network and the legal status of a significant landscape element. For nature-oriented days, this landscape area provides a specific focus.

The hill (Turyň) [Kočí] and Stropinský vrch Hill [Úhřetická Lhota] are located in the immediate surroundings of Vejvanovice. Bučina Mountain lies in the wider regional area. The hill (Panské) [Zaječice u Chrudimi] is located in the surroundings of Vejvanovice. The Church of St. George is also situated in the wider regional area. These different spatial references help you distinguish between destinations in the immediate surroundings and excursions into the wider area when planning your stay.

Cycling routes through Vejvanovice

Signposted local cycling routes run through Vejvanovice and cross there. This complements the cultural and landscape themes with an active way to shape your stay. If culture, nature and cycling are weighted differently within your travel group, you can choose a holiday apartment according to the respective holiday themes and view Vejvanovice as a destination with several specific focal points.

More places for your orientation

For further regional orientation, you can also visit Kněžice, Úhřetice, Mýtka, Vcelakov, Mrákotín, Chroustovice, Zderaz and Pokřikov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Chrudim District.