The first note on Holenice dates back to 1412. In 1628 the village was bought by Albrecht of Waldstein and connected to the Hrubá Skála estate. Almost in the entire valley there are houses and other buildings, some of them with preserved elements of timbered houses

Holenice lies in the picturesque country of Český ráj. The best-known landmark of the region - the ruin of Trosky Castle is located nearby. Prachovské skály is located south of Holenice. It is a popular destination of hikers and climbers.