Hačky

Hačky is a small village and self-governing municipality in the Prostějov District, in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic, in the historical land of Moravia. It sits in the northeastern part of the Konice area (Konicko), at an elevation of roughly 499 metres above sea level, and its main draw is simply itself — a compact, well-preserved rural settlement with a working windmill and roots going back to the Middle Ages.

Where exactly is Hačky?

The village lies in the Prostějov District within the Olomouc Region, close to the town of Konice. Its coordinates are 49.622441, 16.937647. The cadastral territory of the municipality covers 268 hectares, of which only 2.72 hectares are built up — the rest is farmland and open countryside typical of this part of Moravia.

What is the history of the village?

The first written record of Hačky dates back to 1318. For centuries the village belonged to a cathedral chapter, and in 1508 the then-deserted Hačky was exchanged for the village of Mezice with Václav z Doubravice — a common way of settling land ownership between the nobility and church institutions at the time.

What makes Hačky worth a stop?

The village's best-known feature is its windmill, standing on a hill just behind the settlement. A wooden windmill occupied the site from 1865 until it burned down completely in 1914. A new mill was built on the same spot in 1923, and it still stands today, inhabited, serving as the recognisable landmark of the municipality.

Is there anything else to see?

Hačky also has a small church. It was originally built without a tower, which was added only in 1768 — a detail that reflects the modest, gradually expanded character typical of rural Moravian parishes.

How many people live in Hačky?

According to data from 1 January 2012, Hačky had between roughly 100 and 104 inhabitants, making it one of the smaller municipalities in the Prostějov District.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hačky located? In the Prostějov District, Olomouc Region, in the northeastern part of the Konice area, at an elevation of about 499 metres.

How many people live there? Around 100–104, according to 2012 data — one of the smallest municipalities in the district.

What is the main landmark? A windmill built in 1923 on the site of an earlier one that burned down in 1914, plus the village church, whose tower was added in 1768.

How old is the village? It was first mentioned in writing in 1318 and belonged to a cathedral chapter for centuries before changing hands in 1508.

How large is the municipality? Its cadastral territory covers 268 hectares, of which just 2.72 hectares are built-up land.