Holasovice

Holašovice is a small village in South Bohemia, located approximately 15 km west of České Budějovice. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, it is the best example of "Selské Baroko" (village Baroque), a unique architectural style combining Baroque and Classicism with richly decorated, colourful village houses from the 19th century.

The village's main square is remarkable for its concentration of well-preserved folk-Baroque buildings with no newer construction, creating a magnificent and photogenic streetscape. The uniqueness lies in the preserved state, number, and variety of these decorated houses. Even though the village is small, it draws significant tourist traffic due to its UNESCO status. The surrounding countryside offers pleasant walking and cycling through the flat South Bohemian landscape.

By Car / Road

It is a short drive from České Budějovice (15 km) on country roads that are mostly in good shape but often quite narrow. A free parking lot is available at the edge of the village.

Holašovice is a small village — you can easily walk everywhere. The entire village reservation can be explored on foot in under an hour.

• Holašovice Village Reservation (UNESCO) — The entire village constitutes the reservation, with approximately 20 folk-Baroque houses arranged around the main square. The decorative facades feature ornamental gables, colourfully painted motifs, and distinctive architectural details.

• Chapel of St. John Nepomuk (kaple sv. Jana Nepomuckého) — A small chapel on the village square, part of the UNESCO ensemble.

• Cycling — Bike around the surrounding countryside; the flat terrain makes for easy riding. Routes connect to České Budějovice (15 km), Prachatice, and Vodňany. Use OsmAnd or Mapy.cz in outdoor mode.

• Jihočeská hospoda Holašovice — The village restaurant and pub, Jankov, Holašovice 18. Open 11:00–22:00. Phone +420 606 555 697. Traditional Czech pub fare.

Tap water is safe. The restaurant serves Czech beer and soft drinks.

• Budget: Selský dvůr (Jankov, Holašovice 6) — Guesthouse on the village square. Phone +420 602 378 687.
• Mid-range: Pension Špejchar u Vojty (Jankov, Holašovice 3) — Pension with character. Phone +420 777 621 221.

There are no shops in the village. Bring any supplies from České Budějovice or other nearby towns.

• České Budějovice (15 km east, ~20 minutes) — Regional capital with Budvar brewery and largest town square in Bohemia.
• Český Krumlov (60 km south, ~1 hour) — UNESCO-listed medieval town.
• Hluboká nad Vltavou (30 km north, ~30 minutes) — Fairy-tale white castle.
• Prague (160 km north, ~2 hours) — The Czech capital.