Holašovice Historic Village
Holašovice, Czechia
A South Bohemian village around a wide green, lined with farmhouses in rural Baroque style with decorated gables. Park at the edge and walk the square; it is a quiet place best visited in soft morning or evening light.
Holašovice in South Bohemia was first mentioned in 1263 and passed to a Cistercian monastery in 1292. A plague between 1520 and 1525 killed almost all the inhabitants, and the monastery then settled colonists from Bavaria and Austria. Today 23 farmsteads with about 120 buildings in all stand around the broad village green, their stucco gables facing the common. Most date mainly from the 19th century. The style is known as South Bohemian Folk Baroque. In 1998 UNESCO inscribed the village as a World Heritage Site for its exceptionally well-preserved layout.
After the Second World War the village fell into decay, and it has been restored since 1990. About 140 people live here today, so please be considerate. Besides the Chapel of St John of Nepomuk (1755), a walk around the green is worthwhile; one to two hours is enough.
- Nearest town
- Holašovice, Czechia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.9747, 14.2706
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping Chvalšiny, spol. s r.o.Campsite13 km from Holašovice Historic Village · 150 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Kemp České VrbnéCampsite14 km from Holašovice Historic VillageTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- KřivonoskaCampsite15 km from Holašovice Historic VillageTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping ParadijsMotorhome stopover17 km from Holašovice Historic VillageTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Kemp KrumlovCampsite18 km from Holašovice Historic VillageTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Kemp VltavanCampsite20 km from Holašovice Historic VillageTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
All campsites in Czechia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Holašovice Historic Village?
Holašovice Historic Village is in Holašovice, Czechia, at GPS 48.9747, 14.2706. It is about 18 km from Český Krumlov.
Can you camp near Holašovice Historic Village?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Autocamp Podroužek, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Holašovice Historic Village?
Places worth a stop nearby: Hluboká Castle (15 km), Český Krumlov (18 km), Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk (58 km) and Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint (67 km).
When is the best time to visit Holašovice Historic Village?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)