Hulice: Water, History and Interactive Experiences

Hulice combines vivid nature experiences with regional history and unusual discoveries. The focus is on interactive attractions centred around bees and water, memories of flooded places, and a cycle route connecting the town with Vlašim, Trhový Štěpánov, Nesměřice and Zruč na Sázavou.

Včelí svět: Learning about bees in a special setting

One of the main attractions is Včelí svět, an interactive museum created by converting the former school in Hulice. The educational trail leads through the garden and herb garden to eight entertaining and informative stations. This allows you to complement your museum visit with an outdoor discovery experience combining learning with personal exploration. The eight stations link the garden and herb garden with entertaining and informative activities. This connects the subject of bees with a route through the outdoor areas.

History along the Želivka

The documented history of Hulice begins with its first mention in written sources in 1295. A much more recent past shaped by water can be seen at the settlement of Švihov, which disappeared during the construction of the Želivka waterworks. The flooded bridges on the Želivka are also part of this historical setting and constitute a unique technical monument.

At Vodní dům, the importance of water for nature and people is explained using the Želivka European FFH site and the Švihov Reservoir as examples. The Vodní atrium makes this topic practically tangible: visitors can operate artificial watercourses with pumps, watermills, weirs and water distributors. Those who want not only to look at water but also understand how it moves will find a practical complement to the information provided inside in the Vodní atrium. Original medieval wall paintings from the lost church in Dolní Kralovice are also displayed there.

Discovering Water, Plants and Trails

A special botanical presentation is Hadcová skalka at Vodní dům. It features kuřička hadcová, which grows nowhere else in the world except in the Kraj blanických rytířů region. In the vicinity of Vodní dům, an educational trail also leads to eleven informative stations. The indoor and outdoor areas of Vodní dům are wheelchair accessible and accessible with prams; accessible toilets are also available. These specific features help you take different excursion interests into account during your stay.

Hulice as a Starting Point for a Cycle Tour

Cycle route No. 0004 runs through Hulice. It leads from Vlašim via Trhový Štěpánov, Hulice and Nesměřice to Zruč na Sázavou. For your planning, this route provides clear orientation between several places without requiring you to commit to a single destination.

When looking for accommodation in Hulice, you can therefore first decide whether interactive family experiences, water and landscapes, regional history or cycling should be the main focus of your stay. For further orientation, you can also choose from Čechtice, Václavice, Kozmice, Tichonice, Řimovice, Drahňovice, Řehenice and Benešov as options.

For the broader travel overview: Benešov District.