Breznik: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

In the area of the Oslava and Chvojnice rivers, the most attractive section of the river is a nature reserve that can be explored via red, blue and green-marked hiking trails. The Oslava and Chvojnice Valley is a nature reserve.

Landscape

The cadastral area of Březník is included in the Náměšťsko Landscape Heritage Zone; the zone demonstrates a harmonious combination of open natural landscapes and planned human design. Various elevated locations around Březník offer panoramic views across the landscape.

Hiking and cycling

Several marked hiking trails run through the valleys of the Chvojnice and Oslava rivers in the cadastral area of Březník. A red hiking trail also runs near Březník along the Oslava from Náměšť nad Oslavou to Ketkovice.

Cycling routes have been signposted in Březník since 2003. Gastronomic, accommodation and specialist services are available there for cycle tourists.

History and culture

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Březník is believed to date back to the end of the 12th century and the Romanesque period. The church has three historically valuable bells; the oldest was hung in 1491.

The surviving remains of Lamberk Castle lie southwest of Březník on a steep, elongated rocky spur on the left bank of the Oslava. The castle fell into ruin before 1459. The memorial to those who fell in Březník was ceremonially unveiled on 3 August 1924.

Beyond Březník, a dirt road branches off towards Náměšť nad Oslavou into a picturesque valley where a municipal brickworks operated from 1860 to 1940.

Local traditions

The long-standing traditional cultural and social events in Březník include the traditional Hody costume festivals. The Březník wedding koláče are considered a traditional speciality with a special recipe and method of preparation passed down from generation to generation.

Getting around

Březník is served by regular bus route 790520 between Náměšť nad Oslavou, Mohelno and Dukovany. Visitors can use the railway station in Kralice nad Oslavou, which is located approximately 3 km from Březník.

More local pages: Krokočín, Hvězdoňovice, Rácovice, Výčapy, Lhánice, Dolní Lažany, Jiratice, Rokytnice Nad Rokytnou

To the higher-level travel overview: Třebíč District.