You can get to know Nesvačilka through its settlement history, the chapel above the village and its flat, agricultural surroundings. The local expression “landscape without shade” succinctly captures this character. At the same time, the village name and former ponds point to an older layer of the landscape. Historical references to the village thus sit alongside descriptions of its surroundings.
Settlement History and the Village Name
The founding charter of Nesvačilka dates from 29 November 1715. The settlement’s history also includes a remote estate farm near Žatčany: it was divided into 20 homesteads for new settlers. The exact date of the charter and the division of the farm offer different insights into the village’s history—one through a specific document, the other through the layout of homesteads for the new settlers.
The name Nesvačilka comes from the former Nesvačila pond. In German, the village is called Neudorf; documents also sometimes refer to it as Nová ves, and it is known colloquially as Nová dědina. These variants belong to different linguistic contexts for the same place name. Anyone interested in historical place names can trace both the name’s history and its connection to the former landscape.
Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows
The Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows stands above Nesvačilka. From April to October, it is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.; check the seasonal hours before you arrive. Mass for parishioners and pilgrims is celebrated every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Mass and the afternoon opening are two separate times. As religious schedules can change, confirm them locally before visiting.
When planning your visit, keep your purpose in mind: the seasonal opening is in the afternoon, while the weekly Mass takes place on Sunday morning. This makes it easier to plan your visit to the chapel without confusing the two times.
A Landscape of Former Ponds
Nesvačilka lies in a flat, agricultural area without forests or ponds. Locally, the surroundings are described as a “landscape without shade.” Several ponds once surrounded the village; they were drained in the early 19th century. The ponds are part of the area’s history, while today’s description depicts an open, agricultural area without ponds.
If you are specifically looking for forests or ponds when choosing a destination, you will find a different kind of landscape here. The contrast between the former bodies of water and the surroundings as they are described helps put Nesvačilka’s distinctive character into context: the village’s history leads back to the ponds, while the local landscape is flat and agricultural.
Festivals and Cultural Events
Nesvačilka holds the traditional hody festival every year. Check the dates and programme locally before your trip. Numerous cultural events are also held at the shooting range grounds. If you would like to attend a particular event, check the specific dates in advance.
A specific look back at the local culinary events: fruit brandy was sampled in Nesvačilka in April 2024, and there was also an event in 2023. Wild game specialties were available to try at the tasting as well. These past dates are not a reliable guide to a future trip. If you are considering a tasting as a reason for your stay, check the date and participation details locally in advance.
Discover more destinations: Trboušany, Přísnotice, Ochoz U Tišnova, Mokrá-Horákov, Říčky, Jiříkovice, Blučina, Skalička.
For the broader travel overview: Brno-Country District.
