Holašovice Farmstead
At the farm, you can visit the Museum of the South Bohemian Village, enjoy a horseback or carriage ride, and possibly even stay overnight.
The farmstead is located at house No. 6 in Holašovice, a picturesque village in South Bohemia with features of rural baroque architecture. Its existence was first recorded in the urbarium of Vyšší Brod in 1524. For over 250 years, the lives and work of the family’s ancestors took place under serfdom and forced labor for the Vyšší Brod Monastery, which owned the property. Only with the abolition of serfdom were they freed from this burden and could benefit from their work for themselves. Thanks to this, they managed to expand and improve the farmstead within two generations.
The first ancestor mentioned in the land register in 1638 was named Georg Strasendorf. From 1653 to 1713, the farm was managed by the Buchlov family, into which Jan Stropek married. This name remained associated with the farm for several generations. During World War II, the farm was confiscated, assigned to a new owner, and fell into disrepair. In 2003, the current owners decided to repurchase it, restore the buildings, and revive family traditions. After years of effort and considerable financial investment, they managed to honor their ancestors' legacy and bring the farm back to life. The farmstead now houses an interesting museum that documents village life, tools, implements, farming machines, and various everyday items.
