About this place
Hřbitov Bravinné is a small village cemetery in Bravinné, now a part of the town of Bílovec in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. Set in the quiet hills of the Oderské vrchy, it combines the modesty of a rural burial ground with visible traces of the region's German past, preserved on its older gravestones.
Where exactly is the cemetery?
Bravinné lies roughly 3 km from the center of Bílovec and about 7 km from Fulnek, along the road connecting the village with the town. The cemetery covers a plot of 1,307 m² and falls within the cadastral territory numbered 609749. The surrounding area belongs to the tourist region covering the Oderské vrchy hills, known for its calm, rural landscape in the Opava Silesia part of Moravia.
What is the history of Bravinné itself?
The settlement most likely emerged at the start of the 14th century, and the first written record of it dates to 1377, when the village — then recorded as Brawe — belonged to the estate of Mikuláš Stoš of Malenovice. In 1543, Bravinné became part of the Bílovec estate and remained tied to it for centuries afterward. Population figures reflect a clear decline over the 20th century: 360 residents in 1930, falling to 275 by the 2011 census. This background — a German-speaking population until the mid-20th century, followed by a gradual turnover of residents — explains much about the character of the local cemetery.
What will you find on site?
The cemetery is maintained in its historical form and does not appear neglected. The grounds have a new fence and gate, and the central monument along with the funeral chapel are kept in good condition. The site's main historical value lies in its German gravestones, which still stand in their original positions — some well preserved, others visibly weathered after decades of exposure to the elements. According to documentation from a cemetery-cataloguing project covering this area, 170 graves have been recorded here, a notable number for such a small village and a sign of the site's long history of burials.
Who takes care of the cemetery?
The cemetery is administered by the town of Bílovec, to which Bravinné belongs as a local district. Day-to-day management falls to the town hall, with oversight of the grounds handled by a designated administrator responsible for the municipality's cemeteries. This arrangement is typical of smaller settlements in the region, where local burial grounds remain under the care of a neighboring, larger town.
Who should visit?
Hřbitov Bravinné is not a tourist attraction in the conventional sense — it is, first and foremost, an active parish cemetery. It can still interest visitors tracing German heritage in the Opava Silesia area, genealogists researching family history from this part of Moravia, and travelers exploring the Bílovec area who want to see an authentic, largely unspoiled rural landscape of Moravian Silesia.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hřbitov Bravinné located? In the village of Bravinné, about 3 km from Bílovec and 7 km from Fulnek, in the Oderské vrchy hills area of the Moravian-Silesian Region.
Are there old gravestones preserved at the cemetery? Yes, German gravestones remain in their original positions — some in good condition, others weathered by time.
How many graves are at the cemetery? Documentation from a cemetery-cataloguing project lists 170 recorded graves.
Who manages the cemetery in Bravinné? The cemetery is administered by the town of Bílovec, to which Bravinné belongs as a local district.
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