Kovářov

398 55, post Kovářov
Contact: Pavel Hroch - starosta

Telephone: +420 382 594 218
Fax: +420 382 594 486

E-mail: oukovarov@volny.cz
WWW: www.kovarov.cz

Settlements:

Radvánov, Březí, Zaluží, Předbořice, Zahořany, Lašovice, Onen Svět, Chrást, Vepice, Vladyčín, Řenkov, Vesec, Kotýřina, Žebrákov, Dobrá Voda

Kovářov village is situated approx. 10 km north westwards from Milevsko, in the area of Middle Povltaví and on the right river bank of Vltava - not far from Orlík Lake. In the village itself lots of historical monuments can be found. Kovářov is known mainly thanks to the folk festival and obtained price „village of the year" in 2004.
The surroundings are covered by Středočeská pahorkatina (Middle Bohemian Downs) - picturesque country side with number of forests, rocks and ponds. There is an educational route Kovářovsko (length of 50 km), leading through the area the route is suitable both for cycling and trekking.

Services:

• petrol station
• public internet: Accessible due to library opening hours
• public phone
• parking free of charge
• post office: Mon - Fri 08.00 - 11.00, 13.00 - 17.00
• doctor: Local, pediatrist, dentist
• shops: Jednota Kovářov ( grocery ) - Mon : 07.30-15.30 , Tue-Thu : 07.30-16.30 , Fri : 07.30-17.00 , Sat : 07.00-11.30 , Bakery - Mon-Fri : 06.30-17.00 , Sat : 07.00-11.00 , Behaviour needs - Mon-Fri : 08.00-11.30, 12.30-14.00 , Sat : 08.00-11.00
• swimming: Vltava River
• sports facilities: Football ground Hůrka, indoor tennis court, riding hall Vepice
• bus connection: Milevsko
• others: hairdresser´s, sauna Zahořany, masseur - according to agreement - Mr Šimeček, Camp Radava - boat and sports tools rental, sports ground

Cultural, sports and social events organized on a regular bases:

- Municipal ball - 26th February 2011
- Masque ball and Carnival for children - March
- Brass band meeting - April and November
- Meeting of witches - April
- Meeting of compatriots of Kovářov area
- Pilgrimage - the beginning of June
- South Bohemian Folk Festival Kovářov - June
- International junior football competition
- Football competition Hope Cup
- Church dedication feast - November
- March From Kovářov to Kovářov 26.12

Sights:

- Gothic church of All Saints in Kovářov
- Early gothic church of Virgin Mary Attend in Lašovice
- Early gothic church of St. Philip and Jakob from the end of the 13th cent. in Předbořice
- Statue of St. John of Nepomuk
- Calvary statue
- Baroque vicarage
- Jewish cemetery
- Bell tower in Vladyčín
- Timber houses in Předbořice, Řenkov, Vladyčín
- Educational route Kovářovsko

List of products and services in the municipal territory

Accommodation

• Camp + holiday area Radava, Chrást 246, Kovářov - Chrást
• Fortress Holešice, Chrást 15, Kovářov
• Holiday resort Radava, Chrást u Kovářova, Kovářov
• Hostel Onen Svět, Onen Svět 28, Kovářov
• Pension Na Křižovatce, Kovářov 30, Kovářov
• Yacht club Radava, Chrást 54, Kovářov

Gastronomy

• Restaurant Na Křižovatce, Kovářov 30, Kovářov
• Restaurant Zahořany, Zahořany 13, Kovářov

Places of interest

• Outlook tower: Langova, Onen Svět, Kovářov

Map

File date: 9.5.2011