Rosice U Brna: Castle History and Routes Through the Landscape

If you are looking for a hotel in Rosice U Brna, you can choose your destination based on the themes you want to shape your stay: castle history, sacred architecture, traces of technology or a route through the fields. Rosice offers a range of clearly defined points of interest to explore.

Castle and Visitor Route

Zámek Rosice stands on a hill above the confluence of the Bobrava and the Říčanský potok. It was created at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries by converting a Gothic castle. The castle is a listed cultural monument; its distinctive features include a rare ensemble of Renaissance and Baroque stucco ceilings.

The visitor route comprises 21 rooms. Highlights include richly decorated stucco ceilings and decorative wall paintings, including ceilings with Renaissance murals. Period furnishings, paintings, hunting trophies, tableware and other historic everyday objects give the tour a variety of focal points. The visitor experience also includes an atomic shelter, built in 1965, which is open to visitors.

Educational Trails with Different Themes

The Naučná stezka Mizející krajina? connects Rosice with Ostrovačice. Its approximately 3.5-kilometre route passes through fields and follows a green-marked hiking trail. Features of the trail include a viewing platform over a former pond, a gate at the cadastral boundary, and a rest stop by the stream beside a covered bridge.

The Naučná stezka Rosickou historií explores a different theme: it consists of two circular routes with a total of 12 information panels. They cover historic sights, architecture, notable people and local traditions of Rosice. You can therefore choose between a route through the fields with stops by the water and an option focusing on local history and architecture.

Chapel, Bridge and Church

The Baroque Kaple Nejsvětější Trojice has a triangular floor plan and a crypt. A lime-tree avenue leads to the chapel; the trees are between 80 and 190 years old. Nearby runs a Stations of the Cross dating from 1773, with 12 stone shrines. The chapel is considered a historic and symbolic landmark of Rosice.

The Kamenný most also offers a special perspective on the local history of architecture and engineering. The bridge crosses the Bobrava and is cut into the rocky bank. It is considered an engineering curiosity in Czechia. At the Church of sv. Martina, a different architectural feature stands out: its nave has a barrel vault with lunettes.

Landscape and Traces of Technology

Remains of Rosice’s historic water supply system are still preserved in the Rosická obora. They include several ventilation shafts and a Haltýř, a structure in which water was collected. These traces connect the landscape theme with the question of how water was collected and channelled in the past.

Beekeeping is another distinct theme. The Včelařské muzeum has a permanent exhibition and a library of the Czech Beekeepers’ Association. It also includes a 19,000 m² open-air museum with modern and historic beehouses. The museum is currently being renovated, so check the latest visitor information before your visit.

Swimming Pool and Getting There

The grounds of Koupaliště Zátoka Rosice include a beach volleyball court and a pétanque court. The swimming pool treats its water biologically using a special dolomitic limestone substrate. If you plan to use either facility, check the latest information, as availability may change.

The swimming pool can be reached via the Rosice, Trávníky stop on the integrated public transport network. Bus routes 153, 405 and 423 stop there. Checking current connections before setting off will help you plan your journey.

Rosické hody

Rosické hody is a revived folk festival tradition. The 2025 edition featured a costumed procession from the castle courtyard and a blessing at the Church of sv. Martina. If you plan to include a future edition in your trip, check the dates and programme for that event.

Discover more destinations: Modřice, Pozořice, Zastávka, Řícmanice, Ivančice, Blažovice, Kratochvilka, Drásov.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Brno-Venkov.