Josefov (Sokolov District)

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

Administrative parts
The villages of Hřebeny, Luh nad Svatavou and Radvanov are administrative parts of Josefov.

Etymology
The village was named in honour of its founder, Count Josef von Auersperg.

Geography
Josefov is located about 6 km northwest of Sokolov and 19 km west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the southwestern part of the Ore Mountains. The highest point is at 578 m above sea level. 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.

Transport
Josefov is located on the railway line Sokolov–Kraslice. There are two stations serving the municipality: Hřebeny and Luh nad Svatavou.

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