The first written report dates back to 1659. The village is located at an altitude of 505 metres. There are 2449 inhabitants. Provision of Czech POINT services. In the village there is a dam reservoir Bečva, peat meadows Kudlačena, spruce forest on the peat base Kladnatá - Grapy and parish church.

We organize Wallachian Radiance, jazz festival, Vsetínský krpec, sport events, hockey. We offer spa, Interfotoklub, leisure centre, business incubator. Doctors, education, library, non-profit sector, industrial zones, maps available.