Lužice U Šternberka: History, Klapání and Sitka

If you’re looking for a hotel in Lužice U Šternberka, you can plan your trip around local interests: local history, the religious custom of Klapání, and cultural events. The Sitka and Háječek add a riverside landscape and a hiking option to these cultural attractions. Before your trip, you can consider whether history, local customs, an event date, or hiking is especially important for your stay.

Local History and the Origin of the Name

The first written mention of Lužice dates to 1131, when the village belonged to the Olomouc Cathedral Chapter. Until 1938, a manor farm in Lužice was owned by the internationally renowned wrestler Gustav Frištenský and his brother František; before that, it had belonged to Prince Lichnštejn.

The village name also reflects its linguistic origins: Lužice derives from the common noun “luh,” meaning marshy lowland beside a river. The name’s origin and the course of the Sitka offer two different perspectives: one linguistic and one referring to a specific waterway.

The Sitka and the Landscape

The Sitka stream flows past Lužice to the east. In its lower reaches, it is called the Huzovka; the name therefore applies to a specific section. The Sitka also forms the main axis of local biocorridor BK 38A. For orientation, distinguish between the two: Huzovka refers to a section of the river, BK 38A to the biocorridor, and Sitka is the name of the waterway.

Local Customs and Events

The religious folk custom of “Klapání” is observed in Lužice. During this custom, the boys of Lužice replace the ringing of the bells with clattering. For travelers interested in regional customs, Klapání is a distinct cultural highlight.

“Gustavova Lužice” is one of the cultural and sporting events held annually in Lužice. The dates vary from year to year, so check the dates for your travel period. Another edition of the summer film festival “Letní filmové léto” is announced for 2026. If you’re staying in a later year, check the dates announced at that time. The annual Gustavova Lužice and the film festival edition announced for 2026 thus offer different time-specific points of reference.

For planning your trip, these are distinct cultural options: Klapání is an established religious folk custom, while Gustavova Lužice is one of the cultural and sporting events held annually. The changing dates each year are especially relevant for the latter; the custom, by contrast, is defined by the specific replacement of bell ringing with clattering.

Hiking and Getting There

A municipal description from 2012 identifies the locality of Háječek, south of Lužice, as suitable for hiking. Check current conditions before setting out. The two landscape features also differ in location: the Sitka flows past to the east, while Háječek lies south of the village.

Bus services in Lužice are part of the Integrated Transport System of the Olomouc Region, Zone 101. When planning your journey, check the timetables and connections for your travel date, as transport arrangements may change.

Discover more destinations: Jívová, Těšetice, Pňovice, Loučany, Mladeč, Kocourovec, Mutkov, Mrsklesy.

For the broader travel overview: Olomouc District.