Hajany: Castle History and Protected Buildings

Hajany is a destination whose cultural highlights are primarily its castle history, village character and protected chapels. It is worth distinguishing between the castle complex and the two chapels: one stands in the village square, while the burial chapel of the Counts of Deym lies outside Hajany.

Castle Complex and Building History

The castle in Hajany is considered a building of heritage value that documents the settlement’s original historical development. The complex also remains a defining feature of the townscape: despite increasing neglect, which has significantly diminished its value, it retains a dominant role in Hajany’s layout. Its importance to the townscape is thus intertwined with the changes the complex has undergone.

The castle complex includes an axially arranged clock tower structure and green spaces with still-visible elements of the park design. These include walls, terraces, stairs and a fountain. The site therefore cannot be described solely in terms of the castle building: the clock tower and park features are also defining components of the complex.

The castle’s architecture is an example of a transitional style of rural construction in the Brno region, combining elements of late Neoclassicism and early Historicism. This classification brings together two styles while also placing the building within the region’s architectural history. For travellers interested in architectural history, Hajany offers a specific point of interest that goes beyond the town’s general history.

Chapels and Their History

The chapel with a crucifix stands in Hajany’s village square. It is a protected immovable cultural monument, registration number 39770/7-702. Outside the village is the burial chapel of the Counts of Deym, also a protected immovable cultural monument; its registration number is 30940/7-8084. The different locations of the two buildings make them easier to distinguish when exploring Hajany’s cultural heritage.

The entrance to the burial chapel has been bricked up since the 1980s; the building is considered dilapidated and at immediate risk. If you are considering a visit, check its current accessibility and condition in advance. The burial chapel of the Counts d’Harnoncourt-Unversagt and later the Counts Deym of Střítež dates from the last quarter of the 19th century and is a significant example of contemporary sepulchral architecture. The term refers to architecture related to burial and the commemoration of the dead, placing the chapel within a distinct area of architectural history.

Traditions and Events

Hajany’s traditions include the “Oslavy osvobození” (Liberation Celebrations), where historical uniforms are worn, and the “Hajanské hody,” featuring costumed festival leaders. These traditions complement the history of the buildings with local customs. Such traditions should be distinguished from specific event details for individual years.

For 2026, the event “Hajanská 15” was listed as its 53rd edition and as a march involving the tourism department. An announcement published on 17 March 2026 also listed “Hajanská běhna 2026” as a tourism department event and provided information about tickets and online registration. If an event is important to your travel plans, check the dates for the relevant edition in advance.

Nature and Hiking in the Surrounding Area

Another point of interest lies around Hajany: the valley of the Bobrava River is nearby and has been a nature reserve since 1982. The area around Hajany is considered suitable for hiking. This means nature and hiking interests complement the local history, without being the same as the buildings in the village. Your travel decision can therefore be guided by two distinct interests: the history of Hajany’s castle and settlement, and the natural landscape of the surrounding area.

Discover more destinations: Štěpánovice, Unkovice, Dolní Loučky, Žďárec, Opatovice, Ledce, Horní Loučky, Maršov.

For the regional travel overview: Brno-Country District.