Discover Vepříkov: Culture, Educational Trail and Regional Traditions

Vepříkov combines local history, a short educational trail and living regional traditions. Those who choose their stay not only according to accommodation but also according to the experiences available here will find a variety of reasons to visit: a chapel with its own history, a museum about life in the region in the past, a signposted local circuit, a traditional cycling tour and culinary customs.

Chapel, Exhibition and Memorial Sites

The chapel of Vepříkov was built in 1936 and stands in the centre of the village. Services are held there for the pilgrimage and the church fair. The chapel is therefore not only a historic building but is also connected with local festivals. The war memorial commemorates 20 inhabitants of Vepříkov who lost their lives in the First World War. The village centre thus brings together architectural history, remembrance of the fallen and church feast days.

The exhibition Stodola krásných krámů offers insights into ways of life in the past. It shows how people used to live, which objects and tools they used, and which crafts and other occupations were practised in this region. The focus is therefore not only on individual objects but also on the connection between living, working and craftsmanship. The Stodola krásných krámů museum can be visited from Monday to Sunday by telephone appointment. For your planning, arranging this by telephone before your visit is therefore essential.

Through Vepříkov on Foot or by Bicycle

The educational trail Naučná stezka Vepříkovem is less than 2 kilometres long. It presents the history, present and sights of Vepříkov. Along the short route, local history, the present and the sights come together in a single circuit. Those looking for a compact tour of the village therefore get a combination of movement and orientation without viewing the individual themes merely as loosely connected sights.

Cycling is also part of the local events calendar. The Tour de Vepříkov is a traditional cycling tour; in 2022, it took place for the 13th time. Another special event is the Vepříkovská lávka, during which local hunters organise a crossing of a pond. The cycling tour and the pond crossing thus place two clearly different forms of local activity, with different procedures, side by side. Both examples show different ways of experiencing the village: once as a cycling tour and once as a special activity at a body of water.

Regional Cuisine and Local Festivals

At the Vepřové hody, Prdelačka, Prejt and Kroupy, slaughterhouse goulash, Ovar and grilled liver were served locally in March 2022. At that time, the Vepřové hody were organised by the local firefighters at the local inn; they were held again after six months. The traditional selection of dishes makes clear the place that traditional cuisine occupies at local events.

More Places for Your Research

For further searches, you can also find Druhanov, Jitkov, Heřmanice, Modlíkov, Stepanov, Dolni Krupa, Klokocov and Dolní Sokolovec.

For the overarching travel overview: Okres Havlíčkův Brod.