Němčice: Local History and Landscape

Němčice combines a distinctive post-war history with a village square considered valuable in urban-planning terms, and a landscape of wet and mesic meadows and pine trees. Nearby Domažlice adds a cultural perspective with the Chodské Museum, including Chodský hrad, and the Chodské slavnosti. You can tailor your stay to history, nature, or Chod culture.

Local History and the Village Square

The year 1945 marked a profound turning point: after the expulsion of the German population, Němčice was entirely resettled. Fifty-five settlers from Chod villages came to the town. This specific number makes the change tangible, while the historical context reaches further back. Throughout its history, Němčice was part of the Horšovský Týn estate. This continuous affiliation and the turning point of 1945 create a concrete historical contrast. In the version of Meclov’s land-use plan amended by Amendment No. 2 (05/2023), “Náves v Němčicích” is considered a space of urban-planning value. Those interested in a place’s history will find not only a record of population changes, but also a point of reference in the landscape.

Landscape of Meadows and Pines

The natural areas differ noticeably. Pod Borkem is a near-natural, extensively mown wet meadow in a shallow valley floor at the edge of the forest. U Němčic is a near-natural, also extensively mown mesic meadow on a gentle slope at the edge of the village. The contrast between the wet valley floor and the mesic slope highlights two distinct settings. Borek offers a different emphasis: a stand of pine trees surrounds a low ridge, where common juniper and one-flowered wintergreen grow. For nature enthusiasts, the specific differences lie in the types of meadow, elevation, and the plants mentioned. The local water reservoir is also part of the town’s more recent history: it was extensively restored in 2018.

Archaeology, Routes, and Chod Culture

The term “mohylník” means a burial mound field. The registered archaeological site “Němčice – mohylník V od obce” is recorded in the cadastral areas of Němčice u Třebnic and Jeníkovice u H. Týna. This places the archaeological history of the area alongside its nature and village-square themes. A footpath and a cycling route or cycle path are shown in the landscape around Němčice u Třebnic. If you are planning a specific trip, check the route in advance. Nearby Domažlice’s Chodské Museum also includes Chodský hrad. The Chodské slavnosti have been held there every year in August for more than half a century. If you would like to include the festival in your trip, check the exact dates before making plans. The area’s archaeological history and Chod culture thus offer distinct cultural highlights.

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