The village of Kolšov is located about 8 km from the town of Zábřeh in the Šumperk district of the Olomouc region and is a member of the association of municipalities of the Zábřežsko microregion. Currently, approx. 720 inhabitants.
The first report on the village of Kolšov dates back to 1356. In 1883, a public school was established here, and at that time Kolšov belonged to the Zábřež political and judicial district, and part of the population found work in a large spinning mill in the immediate neighborhood in Sudkov. Her influence on local life continued to spread after 1945.
There is a primary and kindergarten school in the village and there is a municipal water supply system.
Landmarks of the village:
- Homestead No. 2 – vernacular architecture from 1845 with a replacement from 1869, richly structured with mortar stucco
- St. Martin's Chapel from 1820.
The Šumperk district is a paradise for hiking, cycling, agritourism, horse riding, mountain climbing, water sports, skiing and many other recreational activities.
Tips for trips:
- a marked cycle and walking route passes through the village
- Brusná lookout tower
- Mírov Castle
- The wooden church of Archangel Michael in Maršíkov
- Velké Losiny Castle
- Wooden church of St. Martin in Žárová
- Aquacenter Šumperk
- Ski resort Zborov Háječek
- Hraběšice Ski Park
- Losiny thermal baths
and much more.