Strašice: Local History and the Brdy Landscape

Strašice brings together local history, architecture and excursions in the Brdy. If you are looking for a hotel for a stay here, first decide what you would like to focus on: are you most interested in the town’s history, historic modes of transport, or walking and cycling trips in the surrounding Brdy forests? Topics include an exhibition on local history and a church with medieval features, as well as a visitor centre in the protected landscape area.

Museums and Local History

The Muzeum Středních Brd presents an exhibition about Strašice and its surroundings. Its timeline runs from the second half of the 18th century to the 1950s. Topics include ironworking, local history and social life. If you want to learn about the town beyond individual buildings, the museum offers an overview of its development and everyday life in the region over an extended period.

The seasonal schedule is also important when planning your visit. During the summer season, from 1 April to 30 September, the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 5 pm; it is closed on Mondays. During the winter season, from 1 October to 31 March, these opening hours apply:

• On Wednesdays, the museum is open from 1 pm to 5 pm.
• On Saturdays and Sundays, it is open from 10 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Check the opening hours again before travelling so your plans match the relevant season. Another point of interest is the Muzeum dopravy in Strašice, which displays historic modes of transport. If you plan to visit this museum, check visitor access in advance.

Church and Regional Symbols

The Kostel sv. Vavřince complex includes the church, a perimeter wall with a gate, and a memorial cross. The masonry church has a single nave and preserves medieval architectural elements and details, as well as a wall painting dating from around 1400. It acquired its present appearance through a Baroque renovation. Medieval details and a later Baroque building phase thus stand side by side—two distinct historical layers within the same building.

Another connection to the region is the Brdská vločka: this symbol carved into the rock is an unofficial emblem of the entire Brdy. Its significance therefore extends beyond a single town or building. It complements the church and local history with a regional cultural motif.

Nature and Activities in the Brdy

Dům přírody Brd is located near Tři Trubky in the Brdy Protected Landscape Area. Tři Trubky lies within the cadastral area of the municipality of Strašice. The visitor centre’s interactive exhibition presents the protected landscape as an island of mountainous nature in the heart of Bohemia. The landscape itself is therefore the focus: you can discover the Brdy connection through the exhibition as well as through outdoor activities.

One specific walking option is the two-kilometre path from the car park in Strašice, following the Klabava River to the Tři Trubky hunting lodge. In addition, walking and cycling trips from Strašice can lead into the surrounding Brdy forests. Conditions may change on individual routes, so check them before setting out. The information also allows for different kinds of planning: a named walking route with a stated length, or a walking or cycling trip in the surrounding forests.

A report dated 14 June 2024 describes guided walks and excursions organised by Dům přírody Brd for the general public, groups and school programmes. Individual programmes may vary. If you plan to include one of these activities in your stay, enquire in advance about current availability.

Discover more destinations: Hlohovice, Plískov, Drahoňův Újezd, Štítov, Kařez, Sirá, Terešov, Klabava.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Rokycany.