The highest point is the hill Přerovská hůra at 237 m (778 ft) above sea level.

In 1499, the village was promoted to a market town by King Vladislaus II, but it later lost the title.

The Church of Saint Adalbert was built in the early Baroque style in 1618–1682 and was rebuilt in 1865.

[6] The Přerov nad Labem Castle was built at the end of the 14th century as administrative seat of the Břevnov Monastery.

[6] Přerov nad Labem is a home of one of the oldest open-air museums in Europe.