Krhanice: Museum, Educational Trail and Sázava

Krhanice between the Museum, the Sázava and Local History

Krhanice offers various points of interest for a trip combining culture, activity, local history and events. The main attractions are the Lešany Military Technical Museum, the Podlešanský mlýn educational trail and several noteworthy places in and around Krhanice. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore primarily decide which of these facets you would like to shape your trip.

Military History at the Lešany Museum

The Lešany Military Technical Museum houses more than 700 historic military vehicles and related equipment. The collections are presented in ten halls, under six covered areas and outdoors. The museum is located between Krhanice and Lešany, providing a clearly identifiable cultural focus for planning your excursions without limiting you to a single exhibition topic.

Educational Trail by the Railway Station and the Sázava

The Podlešanský mlýn educational trail begins at Krhanice railway station and leads through six stops: Krhanice railway station, the Sázava, the Lešany Military Technical Museum, Obory, the Ovčička and Beránek ponds, and the Podlešanský mlýn mill. The educational trail also crosses the Sázava. This allows you to view the route in your planning as a connection between river landscapes, bodies of water, the museum and the history of the mill. Krhanice railway station is integrated into the public transport system and also serves as the documented starting point of the educational trail.

Sports, Festivals and Distinctive Local Sights

For active hours in Krhanice, a multipurpose sports ground with areas for volleyball and badminton is available. The facility includes a 33 x 15 m multifunctional court for ball sports. It also has a 5 x 10 m area for table tennis with a table tennis table. These specific facilities complement the excursion destinations with a sporting option directly in Krhanice.

Events are also part of the local character. Children's Day in Krhanice is a traditional event. The Noc s Andersenem event in Krhanice has already been held for the 13th time. The two references represent different forms of local experience: Children's Day focuses on a communal celebration, while Noc s Andersenem has its own event tradition.

Architecture and History of Krhanice

The property of House No. 22 lies west of Krhanice on the banks of the Sázava. It is a Neoclassical complex with decorative stucco ornamentation above the entrance. Part of the grounds of House No. 22 is located in Krhanice. The Chapel of Saint Joseph with the Christ Child in the town also recalls more recent restoration work: it was repaired in 2022.

The history of Krhanice dates back to the Middle Ages. In 1228, half of Krhanice was owned by a monastery. The ruins of Zbořený Kostelec can also be seen in the surroundings of Krhanice above the Sázava. If you would like to combine historical traces with impressions of the landscape, these different sites are among the defining themes of your stay.

More Destinations for Your Research

For further travel planning, you can also explore Vlašim, Benešov, Ctiboř, Mezno, Soběšovice, Čerčany, Zdislavice and Divišov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Benešov District.