Žákovice combines a clearly recognizable village layout with attractions for those interested in culture, nature and cycling. The Moštěnka is the main watercourse, flowing through the village from east to west; the Záhorská Cycling Route also passes through Žákovice. Other attractions include historic buildings, a protected tree and a local custom. If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay here, these different attractions can help you decide which aspects you would like to shape your visit.
Village Centre and Masopust Custom
The village centre has a triangular layout and is lined with rows of traditional farmsteads. Its most prominent building is the bell tower. The layout, farmsteads and tower give the village centre a clear architectural structure and provide a tangible introduction to the village’s history. Žákovice is documented in written records from 1293; this date provides an early point of reference for the village’s history.
A recurring local custom is Vodění medvěda, a masked procession held during the Masopust season. Municipal archives mention the tradition in 2012 and 2018; it also appears in the municipality’s 2026 events calendar. If you would like to include the procession in your stay, check the specific event date in advance. This way, the custom can be a possible reason to plan your trip without assuming that it takes place on a set date every year.
Chapels, Wayside Shrine and Winter Lime Tree
A 17th-century chapel stands above the village and is one of the local monuments. Another chapel, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, was built in the 18th century. It is located in a lime grove at a crossroads near Žákovice. The two chapels therefore differ both in age and location. A wayside shrine beside a road is also among the local monuments.
Another natural attraction is the winter lime tree on a hill in a grove near the excursion area. It is protected as a natural monument. When choosing the themes for your stay, you can therefore compare built monuments with a protected tree: the chapels and wayside shrine represent different forms of religious architecture, while the winter lime tree is a natural monument. These are distinct points of interest within the village’s character for visitors interested in cultural history or the landscape.
Watermill and Sports Area
A watermill with a small hydroelectric power station is located in the eastern part of Žákovice. Together, the mill and power station add a technical feature to the village landscape, complementing the religious monuments and the farming character of the village centre with a different theme. The sports and recreation area has a football pitch and a multi-purpose court. Thus, the village’s character includes not only history and landscape but also designated sports and recreation facilities.
Cycling Route and Local Gatherings
The Záhorská Cycling Route passes through Žákovice. In one direction it leads to Lipník nad Bečvou, and in the other to Bystřice pod Hostýnem.
From spring to autumn, a Monday gathering under the pergola has been planned since 2011. Members of TJ Žákovice offer visitors refreshments as well as grilled or smoked specialties. Check before your visit whether the gathering is currently taking place. This allows you to consider this local offering as a possible addition to your plans without assuming the weekly schedule is guaranteed.
Discover more destinations: Rakov, Přestavlky, Teplice Nad Bečvou, Dobrčice, Želatovice, Domaželice, Sobíšky, Pavlovice U Přerova
For the wider travel overview: Přerov District.
