Pustiměř Between Culture and Landscape

Pustiměř lies on the boundary between the intensively farmed Haná region and the wooded terrain of the Drahanská Highlands. Its history, religious buildings, and natural features give the town several distinct themes for a stay. If you are looking for a hotel in Pustiměř, you can use these features as a guide: they range from medieval remains to local traditions and a designated natural monument.

Cultural History in Pustiměř

Among the oldest architectural traces are the remains of the Romanesque Rotunda of St. Pantaleon. They date from the first quarter of the 12th century. Nearby is the Chapel of St. Anne, which became a pilgrimage church toward the end of the 17th century. The St. Anne’s pilgrimage takes place there every year around July 26. The exact date may vary from year to year, so it is worth checking the latest announcement when planning your trip. Around the rotunda, you can encounter both Romanesque remains and the history of a pilgrimage church.

The Roman Catholic parish church of St. Benedict is Pustiměř’s most prominent cultural landmark. The present church was built in 1900 and 1901 in place of the older church. A small gate south of St. Benedict’s Church leads to the grounds of the former monastery. Check whether the grounds are open before your visit.

The town’s longer settlement history is also part of its character: Pustiměř is considered one of the oldest settlements documented in historical records in the Vyškov region.

Local Traditions

The Pustiměř Ostatky festival offers a glimpse into local customs. At the edition celebrated on February 8, 2026, authority over the municipality was ceremonially transferred from the mayor to the Ostatníci as part of the ostatkové právo tradition. The two-day festival is celebrated approximately every two to three years; the schedule may vary depending on local organization. If you would like to plan your trip around a festival, check the specific dates.

Nature and Trails in the Surrounding Region

The area’s natural heritage includes the Letiště Marchanice Natural Monument, which protects the habitat of the European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) within Pustiměř. Check the applicable access rules before entering the area. Another notable natural feature is the Pustiměř linden tree near the church. The natural monument focuses on the habitat of an animal species, while the linden tree is a single tree valued locally for its natural heritage.

Further afield in the region is Melice, the archaeologically investigated ruin of a bishop’s castle with an extensive outer bailey on a promontory between Pustiměř and Drysice. The Melice nature trail follows paved and forest paths and is suitable for families with children. As a loop, it is about 6.5 km long. Check local conditions before setting out.

Getting to Pustiměř

Pustiměř can be reached by car or bus. There is a small parking lot near a shop and a bus stop. If you are arriving by car, check the parking conditions on site.

Discover more destinations: Nemotice, Šaratice, Komořany, Nové Sady, Medlovice, Drysice, Rousínov, Habrovany.

For the broader travel overview: Vyškov District.