Janovice – Church, Folklore and Sports Facilities

Janovice lies in the foothills of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids and combines a distinctive townscape with culture, regional folklore and various opportunities for active days. When planning your trip, it is worth getting to know the different sides of the town: historical points of interest, freely accessible sports facilities and a long cycling tour each offer their own reason to discover Janovice.

Church, History and Regional Tradition

The Church of St. Joseph features Neo-Gothic forms. It is therefore a specific cultural point of reference for anyone who is also interested in architectural styles and local history while on holiday. Another historical trace leads to the Hradisko natural amphitheatre. It stands on the site of a former medieval fortification. The site's former function is part of Janovice's history, without suggesting that any fortification survives there today.

The name Ondráš also appears in several cultural contexts. The former Ondráš inn stands on the site where the legendary bandit Ondráš was born. In addition, the Ondráš z Janovic folklore ensemble includes dances and songs from the Lašsko region in its repertoire. The main programme of the Ondrášovské slavnosti is traditionally preceded by a procession of participants in traditional dress from the Ondráš statue in the town centre. Those travelling with children can use such regional connections as a starting point for conversation and experience their stay not only through individual sights, but also through stories, music and customs.

Sports Opportunities and a 53-Kilometre Cycling Tour

The school grounds in Janovice have freely accessible sports facilities. These include a pump track and a beach volleyball court. This provides different forms of physical activity for planning your day: the pump track is designed for cycling, while the beach volleyball court allows for a team sport.

For a longer outing, the 53 km cycling tour “Za Satinskými vodopády” is an important point of reference. It passes the Church of St. Joseph in Janovice. You should take the length of the tour into account when planning your day.

Townscape and Getting There

In the higher-lying parts of Janovice, the settlement pattern is characterised by loose, scattered development. This townscape is relevant as a spatial impression when choosing accommodation: pay attention to which part of Janovice suits your planned stay, rather than viewing the town as a completely uniform settlement area.

Janovice can be reached by suburban lines operated by MHD Frýdek-Místek. When planning your trip, you can therefore consider not only your preferred location but also whether travelling on these lines fits your daily schedule. When looking for a hotel or other accommodation, it then helps to decide which of the experiences mentioned is most important for your trip.

Further Places to Research

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Janovice, you can also visit the pages on Moravka, Palkovice, Písek U Jablunkova, Dolní Tošanovice, Staré Město, Krásná, Horní Domaslavice and Hukvaldy.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Frýdek-Místek.