okres Pelhřimov district, Vysočina Region, Czechia

Places to visit near Želiv

Želiv is a town in okres Pelhřimov district, Vysočina Region, Czechia, home to about 1,152 people. Within 50 km by road there are 60 places to visit — 15 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Narození Panny Marie (1 km), Vodní Nádrž Vřesník (2 km) and Vodní Nádrž Trnávka (3 km).

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Želiv, Vysočina Region
Želiv, okres Pelhřimov district, Vysočina Region, Czechia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Želiv at a glance

Location
okres Pelhřimov district, Vysočina Region, Czechia
Population
about 1,152
Coordinates
49.5298° N, 15.2218° E
Places within 50 km
60 (60 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Želiv

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Forts & heritage near Želiv

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Želiv. The closest is Zámek Červená Řečice (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Želiv

73 churches within 100 km of Želiv. The closest is Narození Panny Marie (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Želiv

49 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Želiv. The closest is PR Rybník Pařez (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Želiv

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Želiv. The closest is Vodní Nádrž Vřesník (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Želiv

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Želiv. The closest is Křemešník (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Křemešník · viewpoint · okres Pelhřimov · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Rudný · viewpoint · okres Jihlava · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Pp Míchova Skála · viewpoint · okres Jihlava · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Javořice · viewpoint · okres Jihlava · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Hýlačka · viewpoint · okres Tábor · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Zuberský Vrch · viewpoint · okres Chrudim · ~62 km · Must-see

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Museums near Želiv

15 museums within 100 km of Želiv. The closest is Muzeum Jaroslava Foglara (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Želiv

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Želiv
  2. 1 km Narození Panny Marie · church, okres Pelhřimov
  3. 2 km Vodní Nádrž Trnávka · lake, okres Pelhřimov
  4. 2 km Zámek Červená Řečice · heritage site, okres Pelhřimov
  5. 8 km Vodní Nádrž Sedlice · lake, okres Pelhřimov
  6. 3 km Vodní Nádrž Vřesník · lake, okres Pelhřimov
  7. 2 km Back to Želiv

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How to reach Želiv

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Želiv by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1576Zámek Červená Řečice (5 km)
    Churches1773Narození Panny Marie (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1449PR Rybník Pařez (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs536Vodní Nádrž Vřesník (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints421Křemešník (20 km)
    Museums315Muzeum Jaroslava Foglara (24 km)
    Parks27Park Gustava Mahlera (38 km)
    Other attractions04Písečný Přesyp U Vlkova (69 km)
    Waterfalls03Jordánský Waterfall (53 km)
    Buddhist sites02Sázava Monastery (56 km)

    Želiv: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Želiv?

    Narození Panny Marie (church, about 1 km), Vodní Nádrž Vřesník (lake, about 2 km), Vodní Nádrž Trnávka (lake, about 3 km), Zámek Červená Řečice (heritage site, about 5 km), Vodní Nádrž Sedlice (lake, about 5 km), Svatá Anna (church, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Želiv?

    60 places on Spotwander: 15 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Želiv?

    Zámek Červená Řečice, about 5 km by road; Tvrz Proseč (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Želiv?

    Narození Panny Marie, about 1 km by road; Svatá Anna (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Želiv?

    PR Rybník Pařez, about 14 km by road; Rybník Březina (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Želiv?

    Start in Želiv, visit Narození Panny Marie, then Vodní Nádrž Trnávka, then Zámek Červená Řečice, then Vodní Nádrž Sedlice, then Vodní Nádrž Vřesník, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Želiv?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Želiv

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Želiv’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Želiv on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.