When did the Slavs settle in Bohemia and Moravia?

The Slavs arrive

Příchod Slovanů

c. 550. In the sixth century Slavic tribes settled Bohemia and Moravia.

Where: Czechia

What happened

In the sixth century Slavic tribes settled Bohemia and Moravia. The legend tells it more simply: the forefather Čech climbed the hill of Říp, looked over a land of milk and honey, and stayed — which is why the people are Czechs. Říp is a real hill north of Prague, and people still climb it.

Say it

Podle pověsti vystoupil praotec Čech na horu Říp.

According to the legend, the forefather Čech climbed the hill of Říp.

• Before: The Boii give Bohemia its name
• After: Cyril and Methodius come to Great Moravia