Discover Janovice nad Úhlavou

Janovice nad Úhlavou combines Jewish history, medieval traces, sacred art and active excursions into a versatile destination. Particularly interesting is the combination of freely accessible cultural sites, a swimming facility with a water slide, a circular trail to castles and viewpoints, and clearly documented connections by train and bus. This allows you to shape your stay between quiet historic sites, shared activity and individual special events.

History that remains visible on site

The Jewish Cemetery of Janovice nad Úhlavou is freely accessible. There are 269 gravestones on the grounds; the oldest dates from 1705. A memorial also commemorates 24 victims of the Shoah. The cemetery thus offers a tangible way to engage with the town's Jewish history, in which the year, gravestones and remembrance are directly connected.

The former synagogue also preserves historical traces: After its conversion into a fire station, the vaulting, the stairwell vault and the arcades of the women's gallery were retained. Frescoes from the first third of the 14th century have been preserved in the presbytery of the Church of St. John the Baptist. The church is originally Early Gothic and was remodelled in the Baroque period. The cemetery near the church also contains the remains of a medieval water castle.

Buildings designated as protected monuments include Braunův mlýn and Janovický lihovar. Braunův mlýn has unique mill equipment, including milling machines, chests and conveyor systems. The present-day Janovický lihovar may have originated through the adaptation of earlier buildings or parts of buildings, and possibly of a brewery already mentioned in the 17th century.

A day at the pool, regional wines and a special event

The Janovice nad Úhlavou swimming facility includes a water slide. In the adjacent area, the offerings of “Pivnice na koupáku” are accessible to all visitors to the swimming facility. During operating hours, a valid admission ticket was required to enter the swimming facility. Anyone planning this stay should therefore regard the swimming facility and the offerings there as connected but access-dependent stops.

The wine festival “Za vínem do lihovaru VII” is scheduled to take place at Janovický lihovar on 19 September 2026. Wines from South Moravia and live music will be offered. This event creates a distinct focus within the stay and complements the permanently visible cultural monuments with a specific regional wine experience.

Circular trail to castles and viewpoints

The 30 km circular trail to castles and viewpoints around Nýrsko passes through Janovice nad Úhlavou. The circular trail is suitable for cycling and hiking. Janovice nad Úhlavou can therefore also serve as a possible starting point for an active day focused not only on the town itself, but on a larger sequence of castles and viewpoints.

Train and bus connections

Janovice nad Úhlavou is a railway junction on the Klatovy–Železná Ruda and Klatovy–Domažlice lines. Access by train to Janovice nad Úhlavou railway station is listed as 1.3 km away; the Janovice nad Úhlavou, nám. bus stop is 150 m away.

More destinations for orientation

Other destinations for planning your trip include Chudenice, Chlistov, Kašperské Hory, Nýrsko, Rejštejn, Nehodiv, Hrádek and Obytce.

For the overarching travel overview: Klatovy District.