Baška: Hotels and Accommodation

The Baška Reservoir is primarily used for recreation and is suitable for swimming and water sports; however, it is not intended as a source of drinking water. A walking path approximately 3 km long runs along its shores, offering views of the surrounding landscape.

Culture and History

The Roman Catholic Church of St. Wenceslas in Baška is a filial church of the Skalice parish and was solemnly consecrated on 22 October 1933. It was built through the efforts of devoted members of the St. Wenceslas church unit.

A chapel near the “Kotva” restaurant in Baška was consecrated during a local celebration. According to local legend, the chapel was built at Radovým, in a place where a church is said to have once stood.

Events and Local Character

Baška Žije is a one-day music festival on the shore of the Baška Reservoir, held from 2 p.m. to midnight; it has already been held for the fourth time.

GulášFest is a culinary competition involving the preparation of goulash in a kettle, where non-competition goulash dishes are offered for public tasting. This is followed by a public vote and the decision of a professional jury.

Things to Do

The “Okolo Bašky cestička” tourist hike is associated with Baška; one edition was 14 km long. A signposted hiking circuit entitled “To the Most Beautiful Sunsets” leads along the lake shore and past Baška railway station. The circuit is 21 km long and moderately difficult.

More Destinations

More linked places: Bystrice Nad Olsi, Dobrá U Frýdku-Místku, Hrčava, Palkovice, Hrádek Nad Olší, Frydek-Mistek, Lhotka, Košařiska.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Frýdek-Místek.