Vilémov is a municipality and village in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The village of Dolina is an administrative part of Vilémov.

Geography

Vilémov is located about 25 km northeast of Děčín and 41 km northeast of Ústí nad Labem, on the border with Germany. It lies in the Lusatian Highlands. The highest point is at 475 m above sea level. The municipality is located in the Šluknov Hook area. The Sebnitz River (here called Vilémovský potok) flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Vilémov is from 1410. The village with the same name was founded in this locality around 1280.

Demographics

Transport

Vilémov is located on the railway line Děčín–Rumburk via Bad Schandau and Sebnitz. The train stop is served by České dráhy in cooperation with DB Regio.

Sport

Vilémov is home to a football club SK Stap Tratec Vilémov, which plays in the lower amateur tiers.

Sights

The main landmark of Vilémov is the Church of the Annunciation. It was built in the Baroque style in 1728–1731. Stations of the Cross around the church were added in 1765–1766.