Geographically, the village is located in the foothills of the Low Jeseník. The backbone of the territory is the river Hvozdnice. Otice is not a typical village
rural character, more and more the character of a somewhat more distant suburb of Opava, where people working in Opava like to move.
Otice is located in an area inhabited since prehistoric times, as evidenced by numerous archaeological findings in the area.
The first mention of the village dates back to 1318.
The most important cultural monuments in the village include the Annunciation Chapel, Chapel of St. Tadeáš.
The village is also a small village Rybníčky, which is a cultural monument chapel. Trinity.
Between this settlement and Otice is an industrial zone, in which there are companies with nationwide importance eg.
ŠTENCEL TRANSPORT s.r.o., KLASSA PLUS s.r.o., 1.SLEZSKÁ STROJNÍ a.s., TECHFLOOR s.r.o., INTERSNACK a.s., STROJÍRNA VEHOVSKÝ s.r.o.,
JATKA-KURKA Ltd., ZP OTICE a.s., GAVENDA Ltd.
The village has a rich cultural and social life.
Among the biggest and most popular cultural events are annually organized social balls, felling May, karmash with accompanying fairground attractions and dancing, including feasts.
Social life is further supported by various interest and social organizations, including the most popular volunteer fire brigades, sports (especially football) clubs and hunters 'and breeders' associations.
In Otice you can use tennis courts, a beach volleyball or mini golf course, sports (or football) playground.