The picturesque village of Velhartice is located in the foothills of the Šumava Mountains above the river Ostružná in the Klatovy district. It has an area of 2, 721 ha and is located at an altitude of 622 m.n.m. The population of the village is 877. Velhartice is an attractive tourist destination and is inextricably linked with the name Buška from Velhartice and Jan Werich, who had a cottage here.
Institutions, associations, services:
- mail
- Czech POINT
- Voluntary Firefighter Unit
- primary and nursery school
- Roman Catholic parish of Velhartice
- Civic association for the rescue of the church of St. Mary Magdalene in Velhartice.
Culture, monuments:
- library
- Velhartice castle
- city monument zone
- Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, cemetery church of St. Mary Magdalene
- Jewish cemetery.
Velhartice offers a rich program throughout the year. Beautiful nature with deep forests for walks, recreational pond Bušek, multi-purpose playground, bike paths, nature trail. Ski lift for winter lovers.
Velhartice Municipal Office, office hours:
Monday, Wednesday: 7.00-11.00 12.00-18.00
Tuesday: 7.00-11.00 12.00-15.30
Thursday: 7.00-11.00 12.00-14.30
Friday: 07: 00-11: 00 12: 14-14: 00