Josefov (German: Josefsdorf) is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Josefov
Municipality
Radvanov, a part of Josefov
Flag Coat of arms
Josefov Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°12′42″N 12°34′46″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Karlovy Vary
District	Sokolov
Founded	1833
Area
• Total	8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi)
Elevation	525 m (1,722 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	403
• Density	48/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	357 09
Website	www.obecjosefov.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Hřebeny, Luh nad Svatavou and Radvanov are administrative parts of Josefov.

Geography

Josefov is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Sokolov and 19 km (12 mi) west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the southwestern part of the Ore Mountains. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Svatava River, which forms the eastern municipal border.

History

History of the area is connected with the Hartenberg Castle, which was probably built in 1196. The village of Josefov was founded in 1833 by Count Josef von Auersperg.[2]

Sights

The most important monument of the municipality is the ruins of the Hartenberg Castle. It is open to the public.[3]

References

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Josefov (Sokolov District).

• Official website

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