Žákovice: Village Center, Monuments and Nature

Žákovice offers several specific points of interest for a stay: a distinctive village center, chapels and other monuments, places by the water, a protected winter lime tree, as well as Masopust customs and a cycling route. These themes are quite distinct—from the historic village setting and nature to seasonal and sporting attractions. If you are looking for a hotel in Žákovice, these features can help you decide whether the village suits your travel interests.

Village Center and Monuments

Žákovice is documented in written records dating back to 1293. The layout of the village is particularly clearly defined in the center: it has a triangular ground plan, rows of farmsteads line the center, and the bell tower is its prominent landmark. The triangular layout and rows of farmsteads describe the village’s spatial arrangement, while the bell tower stands out as a defining individual structure.

The chapels also differ in age and location. Above the village stands a 17th-century chapel that forms part of the local monuments. The Chapel of Saint Nicholas was built in the 18th century and is located in a lime grove at a crossroads near Žákovice. Their locations and centuries of construction help distinguish the two chapels. A wayside shrine on a road is also among the local monuments. Thus, an early written reference to the village and two more recent chapels built in different centuries stand side by side.

Water and Nature

The Moštěnka is Žákovice’s main watercourse and flows through the village from east to west. A water mill with a small hydroelectric power plant is located in the eastern part. The details highlight different locations: the Moštěnka runs through Žákovice, while the mill and power plant occupy a specific site in the east.

Another natural feature is the winter lime tree, protected as a natural monument. It stands on a hilltop in a grove near Žákovice’s recreational area. Its single elevated location therefore differs from the main watercourse that flows through the village.

Masopust, Cycling Route and Sports

Vodění medvěda is a recurring local masked parade held during the Masopust season. The tradition is documented in municipal archives for 2012 and 2018 and appears in the municipality’s 2026 events calendar. If you would like to include the parade in your travel plans, check the specific date for your travel period.

The Záhorská cycling route passes through Žákovice: in one direction it leads to Lipník nad Bečvou, and in the other to Bystřice pod Hostýnem. The sports and recreation area includes a soccer field and a multipurpose court. This gives visitors two distinct points of interest for planning a trip: a cycling route with destinations in both directions and a local sports area with different playing fields. The municipality describes a recurring Monday gathering of TJ Žákovice members under the pergola from spring to fall, held since 2011 and featuring refreshments as well as grilled or smoked specialties for visitors; check the current date before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Čelechovice, Nelešovice, Dolní Nětčice, Sobíšky, Dobrčice, Annín, Olšovec, Býškovice.

For the broader travel overview: Přerov District.