Olšovec comes into focus through specific local details: the village square with its sandstone cross and bell tower, the story of a bell, and the T. G. Masaryk monument. Other highlights include the Olšoveček children’s instrumental ensemble and the “Rybníček” cultural and sports complex. Nearby is the flooded former Lom Olšovec quarry, which is often visited for swimming. The village’s history and time by the water offer two distinct ways to spend a visit. The shape of the shoreline is important when planning to swim: it is relatively steep and rocky, with several large stones just below the water’s surface and limited space for sunbathing.

Village Square, Sandstone Cross and Bell Tower

The sandstone cross in Olšovec’s village square was funded by a community collection in 1909 and stands where an earlier wooden cross once stood. Inside the bell tower, Augustin Humplík installed a fragment of the original wooden cross. The tower’s façade was repaired at the community’s expense in 1999, and its doors were replaced in 2011. The history of the cross and the tower’s later building work can thus be traced through different dates.

The Bell’s History and the Masaryk Monument

The bell in the bell tower was confiscated during the Protectorate, taken as far as Prague and later returned. Local tradition dates the start of bell-ringing by the Kozelský family of house number 12 to 1818. Sculptor Sosna created a bust for the T. G. Masaryk monument. It was unveiled on 7 March 1930; Sosna was a pupil of the Olomouc sculptor Pelikán. These details lead from a traditional account of the bell to a dated monument and its sculptural history.

Music and Activities at Rybníček

The Olšoveček children’s instrumental ensemble was founded in 1993 by teacher Jan Kujal. In 1994, it recorded its first concert for Česká televize Brno. The year between its founding and its first recording offers a concise glimpse into the ensemble’s early history. Recreational volleyball and football tournaments are held at the “Rybníček” cultural and sports complex. In summer, the complex is also used for dance events and discos: alongside sports, seasonal events are among its documented uses.

The Nearby Lom Olšovec Quarry

The flooded former Lom Olšovec quarry is located near Olšovec. It is often visited for swimming and has clear water; water and safety conditions can change. The quarry is about twelve metres deep. Its banks are relatively steep and consist of large stones, some of which are hidden just below the water’s surface near the edge. There is limited space for sunbathing. Check local conditions before swimming; swimming is at your own risk.

Accommodation and Local Connections

Camping House Boňkov is located in the associated municipality.

Discover more destinations: Horní Nětčice, Paršovice, Bohuslávky, Oldřichov, Hrabůvka, Býškovice, Stará Ves, Horní Moštěnice.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Přerov.