Stránecká Zhoř: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Stránecká Zhoř Castle is a Renaissance castle dating from the second half of the 16th century. It was built on the site of a Gothic fortress dating from the second half of the 14th century.

Culture

In the former castle in Stránecká Zhoř, the Chapel of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux was rebuilt between 2004 and 2019 in the spirit of traditional construction. It makes use of a former vault dating from the second half of the 16th century. Holy Mass is regularly celebrated in the chapel. In the wider regional area around Stránecká Zhoř, there is also Svatý Marek, a church.

Culinary History

The restored so-called Černá kuchyně is accessible from the castle courtyard. When in operation, cooking, baking and roasting can be carried out over an open fire in the reconstructed so-called Černá kuchyně. Since 2014, culinary events featuring demonstrations based on historical recipes have been held there regularly.

Events

Guided tours of Stránecká Zhoř Castle have been offered repeatedly. These included a guided commentary tour during the open day held for the municipality anniversary in 2026, as well as the fourth guided tour announced for 7 August 2026. Admission was voluntary during the Svatováclavské ohně; visitors were able to take a look inside the newly furnished Chapel of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.

Landscape

Dědkovská hora, Panský kopec, Hradiště and Řehořovský vrch are located in the area around Stránecká Zhoř; all four are mountains. In the wider regional area, there is also Smetanovy sady, a park.

Further local pages: Velká Bíteš, Rozsochy, Nová Ves U Nového Města Na Moravě, Spělkov, Sejřek, Radostín Nad Oslavou, Tři Studně, Radešínská Svratka.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Žďár Nad Sázavou.