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Regional Tourist Guide I have my deep, family roots in Slovácko. My folks mowed wheat here, bred horses and tasted wine, my mother and aunt knew how to paint the forefronts and plinths, they em- broidered costumes and shirts for men – so that had one for Friday, one for work day. My cousins taught me to sing wedding songs, fold petticoats and bind sheaves. During the feast or whenever there was some time, people sang beautifully. Even today, when I get there, it is like coming to a warm bed. You could say that this was a Slovácko of long time ago. Yes, it was. But it is worth seeing even now. There are chateaus, nice villages, wine cellars, some of them painted, green vineyards and hills, and sometimes even a castle. But the best of all, dear friends, is the ease, good people, excellent wine, beautiful songs and music. Who has once been will come again. You can’t get all the good things in once. You wouldn’t have the time.

Dana Zátopková

2 CONTENTS

FOLKLORE AND FOLK TRADITIONS 04–08

MONUMENTS AND HISTORY 09–15

WINE AND WINE-MAKING 16–20

CULTURE AND MUSEUMS 21–24

NATURE AND LANDSCAPE 25–31

CYCLING 32–34

ACTIVE HOLIDAYS 35–39

SPAS AND WELLNESS 40–41

TOWNS OF SLOVÁCKO 42–45

CONGRESSES 46

USEFUL TRAVELING INFORMATION 47

THE ZLÍN REGION 48–49

MAP OF SLOVÁCKO AND SURROUNDINGS 50–51

Published by: The Region of Zlín with support from the and Ministry of Regional Development of the , 2006 • www.kr-zlinsky.cz/tourism, www.strukturalni-fondy.cz • Texts and layout: Avedon Destination Agency Ltd. • Photo: Archive of the Region of Zlín, Region of Slovácko and towns of Slovácko, the Museum of Slovácko, Avedon Company Ltd., TIC , Spas of Hodonín, Partnership Foundation, Municipal Museum and Gallery Břeclav, KSK Vlčnov, Foto TOAST for Zlín Region • Photographers: Jan Halady, Mgr. Vít Hrdoušek, Milan Karásek, Mgr. Pavel Kosek, RNDr. Petr Macháček, František Maršálek, Ing. Michal Solařík, Libor Staňa, Mgr. Petr Titz • Graphic design: Jan Janák • Not for sale

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THE MOSAIC OF ATTRACTION Uherské Hradiště – Festival of Wine and Open Monuments

For many people, the Slovácko region is land of folk customs, Everybody who has been to Slovácko will tell you that the cymbal music, fanciful costumes, good time, food and drinks. Slovácko cuisine, famous for its excellence and honesty in the What is so extraordinary and so fascinating about the local use of meat, grease, custard, plum jam, cabbage, greaves and festivals that each year brings thousands of visitors from many other good things, multiplies the magic of the region. around the world? And why was the Slovácko dance called Good food goes with good drinks – the plum brandy known Verbuňk included in the UNESCO list of oral and immate- as slivowitz is a nectar and a heal-all made from plums that rial world heritage? The answer lies in the joy that naturally are widely grown here, or apricots and service tree fruits. We springs from the Slovácko dancers, singers and musicians and cannot omit the good wine made at the wine-making centers carries over onto others. The answer lies in the capacity to such as Boršice, , Polešovice, Mutěnice, Čejkovice, Ky- create freely, improvise and have a good time while doing it. jov, Prušánky, Strážnice, Blatnice pod sv. Antonínkem, Velké The answer is also hidden in the diversity that the Pavlovice, or Valtice. Each name is a legend. Slovácko region rightfully boastst. It is like a tree This refined mixture of music, dance, costumes, with string branches – the regions of Horňácko, grandmother’s cooking and the drink is hard Dolňácko, Podluží, Moravské Kopanice that to resist – especially when it is offered fall into further regions and the individual in the picturesque setting of blue and villages. And each sprouts blossoms in a dif- white cottages with painted forefront ferent flower. Each of these regions has a or in the cosy atmosphere of the wine different style of embroidery on their cos- cellar. Come and see for yourselves that tumes, different songs; the local cakes, wine Slovácko, folklore traditions and hospitality and slivowitz (plum brandy) tastes a little is one and the same thing. different each time, – but always good.

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– “Kopánky” is protected as a village his- PETROV toric reserve. Typical of the area is the use Probably the most valuable preserved com- of the original building materials – adobes plex of viticultural folklore buildings in the and skilfully piled up stones. The interi- Czech Republic. Since 1983, the Plže wine ors of the houses where people live even cellars have been protected as a village his- today, feature the original layout of the toric reserve. About 80 historic wine cellars area into the house-place, chamber and with Baroque style facades in the form of the closet. Some of them even have the old forefront with blue plinths and oak doors black kitchen where meals were prepared form several rows flourishing with full- on open fire. Several of the houses in the pledged vintner life. village (house n. 73 that is protected as Strážnice – Museum of Southeastern Moravia a monument, for example) still have the STRÁŽNICE “height” – a room on the first floor above Museum of the Southeastern Moravian Village the living room. – 64 objects are placed here from all ethno- MONUMENTS OF FOLKLORE graphic parts of Slovácko. Among the unique ARCHITECTURE KNĚŽDUB items is for example the exposition of viticul- The uniqueness of the Slovácko region is un- The recently renovated rural Baroque house tural buildings with a vineyard presenting derlined by its folklore architecture. The hun- with the unique folklore stuccoes was built wine-growing from the most distant times dred-years’ long traditions in many villages at the end of the 18th century. It is the na- until today. Programs of popular customs speak out through the white facades with blue tive house of the Uprka brothers, the artists are held here for the visitors – the erection plinth with colorful flower motives around the of Slovácko, and today features an exposi- of May poles, harvest festivals, the Closing windows and forefronts by the handy paint- tion on them. Not far from the house is the of the Mount or demonstrations of popular ers. Rich farm houses have been preserved “Slovácko Cemetery” with artistic tomb- crafts. Near the museum, the recently estab- together with small cottages, lumber rooms, stones of the personalities of the cultural life lished Museum of Milling Trade was open in barns, cellars wine cellar alleys, windmills, in the region. the renovated medieval Průžek’s Mill. fruit drying plants as well as wayside crosses  www.straznicko.cz, www.knezdub.cz  www.nulk.cz, www.straznicko.cz and small chapels with the statues of St. An- thony or St. John of Nepomuk and other KUŽELOV TOPOLNÁ saints. ČNÉ STEZKY This mill, the best preserved windmill of the Monuments of folklore architecture – houses Dutch type in the Czech territory, was con- n. 90 and 93 with period interiors, two floor BLATNICE POD SVATÝM structed in 1842. Today, you can see it func- lumber rooms, second-generation house and ANTONÍNKEM tion during demonstration functions; the blacksmith’s workshop. The premises also Collection of viticultural buildings below nearby living areas and outbuildings feature feature several small structures – fruit dry- the hill of Stará Hora with the ground floor exhibitions of the Horňácko way of life and ing plant, lever and pulley water well, smoke- pressing room that is divided into two floors the local small-scale farming from the turn house, beehouse and a wooden cross in the in the interior. of the 19th and 20th centuries. orchard with old varieties of fruit trees.  www.technicalmuseum.cz  www.slovackemuzeum.cz Houses n. 283 and 284. The house n. 284 LANŽHOT features an exposition documenting the de- House n. 155 with decorated forefront the velopment of the local costume and popular typical three-fold layout and the “hook household from the 17th to the 20th century. backyard” with an embankment is now the The houses are open for public at times of local museum with the exposition of the lo- significant festivals such as the local festivals cal costumes, painted furniture, the period or the Dolňácko Festival. During the rest of dishes and other furnishings. The newly re- the year you have to make an appointment. novated back yard area now hosts tempo- rary exhibitions. HRUBÁ VRBKA The uniquely preserved projection of the PAVLOV

Horňácko area village with two rows of stone A unique urban complex with a row of farm Fair barns with many granaries in front of houses with typical features of Baroque houses built of stone, sometimes mixed with architecture and with Česká street that in clay. Similar folklore farming structures a very unusual way documents the develop- Kuželov – Windmill can also be seen in the nearby villages, e. ment of viticultural buildings from simple g. Javorník, Suchovské Mlýny, Nová Lho- cellars to ground-floor pressing rooms and ta, Hroznová Lhota. living rooms above them. The oldest build- ings in Česká street come from the 17th cen- JAVORNÍK tury. The complex, is protected as a village The preserved complex of buildings in the historic reserve. Eastern part of the village of Javorník  www.-pavlov.cz

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woodcarver František Gajda and his students. You can be there when a cymbal is made if you visit the workshop of Mr Jura Galuška in Ostrožská Nová Ves. In the Museum of Pottery in the town of Tupesy you can see the process of hand production and decoration of pottery with the typical local motives and in Hroznová Lhota you can visit – Festival Podluží in Song and Dance the Pottery workshop of Jan Benedík from Easter Eggs the Uprka family. Ms Jana Mikulcová from lar as well as church festivals forming part of Ostrožská Nová Ves will show you how she the regular rhythm of the four seasons of the TVAROŽNÁ LHOTA makes the unique perforated painted Easter year – The Year of Slovácko. The Travičná sheep pen, an exposition of Eggs. And if you wonder how the folklore Among the merriest festivals at the turn of the life in Kopanice in the open air premis- costumes with all the accessories are made, the months of February and March is the es of timbered houses on the Travičná Hill. go the newly established School Center of Mardi Gras procession of dancers, musi- There you can try out old crafts, taste some Folk Creativity and Crafts in Blatnička and cians and masquerades. You can see it at medicinal herbs and walk along the instruc- in Uherský Ostroh. the Mardi Gras Festival “Fašaňk” in Strání. tional trail. During the week before Easter – on Green  www.straznicko.cz Thursday, Great Friday and White Satur- day you can see processions of boys with VÁPENKY clappers and rattles. On Easter Monday, A complex of traditional buildings with the men and boys go on a door to door tour of characteristic gable orientation and the women and girls. They whisk them with wil- classical three-room disposition document low sticks for which they are awarded with the life of the cotters working at the glass colorful Easter Eggs. At the turn of April mills in Strání and forest workers. An old and May, May Poles are erected with deco- school building is also a part of the complex. rated tops. One of the most famous and old- Village historic reserve. est traditions is the Ride of the Kings. The Kunovice – Carnival procession of the royal suite accompanied by many horse riders on decorated horses and A complex of viticultural buildings without Examples of the folklore products can be their cries has kept its unique atmosphere. cellars in the Stará hora lane protected as a seen at the fairs in Uherské Hradiště, Velká You can come to see it to Vlčnov, Kunovice, village historic reserve. nad Veličkou, , Veselí nad Moravou, Hluk or Tvrdonice. The greatest number of Strážnice, Moravská Nová Ves or Bzenec. colorful costumes can be seen each year at VLČNOV Beautiful pottery, scraped eggs, embroi- the Feast of each community and all of them The house n. 57 hosts an ethnographic expo- dered napkins, figures made from corn together at the Slovácko Festival of Wine sition entitled “Rural house and homestead” leaves, blueprint, ginger bread, carved piec- and Open Monuments in Uherské Hradiště. with the complete inventory of the Vlčnov es, wicker scuttle, bone lace, among others, For more information on this event that house place, hall, closet and black kitchen, will forever remind you of the splendid at- takes place in many monuments in the whole including parts of the local folk costumes. mosphere of Slovácko. town, visit www.slavnostivinauh.cz. A brief The large homestead extension houses sam- selection of the most renowned events that ples of blacksmith products and agricultural FESTIVALS OF MUSIC, DANCE AND JOY attract visitors to Slovácko during the year tools from the turn of the 20th century. The is presented in the event calendar. The up- complex of viticultural buildings without Slovácko is rich not only in folk costumes to-date listing of all events including Mardi cellars in the Kojiny lane, protected as a vil- but also in customs, folklore songs, music Gras processions, May Pole erections, fairs, lage historic reserve, is also worth a visit. and oral art. In the various ethnographic feasts, Christmas concerts and live Nativity  www.mjakub.cz regions – Horňácko, Dolňácko, Podluží and Scenes can be found at www.slovacko.cz, Moravské Kopanice, hundred-years-old tra- www.nulk.cz or www.fos.cz. AN ENCOUNTER WITH LIVE ditions and customs are kept even today. The TRADITIONS fact that the Slovácko Verbuňk (Dance of Recruits) was included in the UNESCO list Popular crafts and traditional handmade of oral and immaterial world heritage bears production form a part of the live traditions witness to the originality of the local folklore of the Slovácko region and are admired for culture. You can explore the secrets of the the skills and artistic feelings of generations this and many other folk dances at the Folk- of local craftsmen. These traditions are lore Dance School in Kunovice, held every treasured here and kept alive so that you August. You can admire the beauty and skills can not only see them but also try them out of folk musicians, singers and dancers at for yourselves. folklore festivals many of which gained in- In Strážnice, you will be introduced into ternational fame, or during holidays, popu- the production of the traditional blueprint by Mr František Joch. There you can also 6 Verbuňk (Dance of Recruits) see the carved figures and whole Nativity Scenes and decorative objects made by the The Mosaic of Attraction

A YEAR IN SLOVÁCKO good wine. Stylish restaurants, wine rooms, hotels and chateaus can also be used for cor- FEBRUARY – MARCH (movable date) porate lunches, dinners or social events. Stays Fašank – Festival of Mardi Gras featuring tasting chef’s specialties, interesting Traditions – Strání excursions to wine-making localities, folk- MAY lore events or other accompanying programs The Scything of Buchlov – can be prepared exactly according to your “Senioři” Folklore Festival – Petrov-Plže wishes and requirements. One of the inte- Ride of the Kings – Vlčnov, Kunovice, resting gastronomical events is Service Tree Tvrdonice Festival held very year in mid February in The Best Verbuňk Dancer of Dolňácko Strážnice – International Folklore Festival Tvarožná Lhota, the tasting of sausages and Contest – Kyjov, Staré Město other meat products, entitled “The King of JUNE the Slovácko Sausage”, held in April in Velká Children’s Strážnice – Strážnice nad Veličkou, or the Garlic Festival that takes Horňácko Scything – Malá Vrbka place every July in the chateau of Buchlovice. Summer in Kunovice – International We also have to mention the most famous fes- Children’s Folklore Festival – Kunovice tival in Slovácko – Saints’ Feasts. Apart from “Štěpy” International Children’s Folk- good food and drink, you can expect attrac- lore Festival – Veselí nad Moravou tive performances of young people dressed International Folklore Festival – Strážnice in costumes, led by their elders with the rich Podluží in Song and Dance – Tvrdonice decorated mace – the attribute of the Feast JULY – in their hands, walk around the village and Hog-sticking in Slovácko Dolňácko Festival of Songs and Dances, invite everybody to the evening party. Ride of the Kings (every 3 years – 2008) – Hluk THE CUISINE OF SLOVÁCKO Horňácko Festival – Velká nad Veličkou Kopanice Festival – Starý Hrozenkov The cuisine of Slovácko has always been International Festival of Brass Music based on the supreme quality of the ingre- – Ratíškovice dients, the balance of tastes, honesty during International Folklore Festival – the cooking process and fidelity to the tra- Svatobořice-Mistřín ditional recipes. Ingenious dishes with pota- Festival of Czecho-Slovak Brotherhood toes and meat, the sweet delicacies of cus- – Velká Javořina tard, poppy seed or plum jam cakes. Festive St. Jacob Feast and Fair – meals are like God’s graces; doughnuts or AUGUST delicious drinks – the Slovácko wines and Summer Festival of Kyjov – Kyjov destillates – plum, apricot and other fruit ROUTES AND PROGRAMS Ethnographic Festival of the Kyjov brandies, all together form the originality RECOMMENDATIONS Dolňácko – of the local cuisine. Moreover, the recipes The Little Square of Veselí – interna- for these delicacies differ from village to Here you are presented with some ideas for tional show of brass music – Veselí nad village. Slovácko is the right place to be for interesting programs during your stay in the Moravou gourmets and culinary excursions. Famous Slovácko region. If not stated otherwise, you Echoes of Horňácko – Velká nad dishes such as roast duck, potato buns and will received more detailed information from Veličkou cabbage or the Moravian smoked meat with Avedon, the destination agency for the re- Below the Slovácko vineyard – brass plum sauce, sausages taken straight out of gion of Slovácko (the phone number +420 music festival – Dubňany the smokehouse combine excellently with 519 512 797, e-mail: [email protected]). The Slovácko Year (every 4 years – 2007) pickled gherkins and horseradish – these – Kyjov are all lures for your senses. If you are TO SLOVÁCKO FOR CULINARY St. Lawrence Feast and Fair – Hodonín guests in Slovácko, you cannot avoid the SPECIALITIES AND CRAFTS Folklore Dance School – Kunovice usual welcome drink – plum brandy, or Live your way back to the roots – live folklore, SEPTEMBER slivowitz. This drink is made of plums that hog-sticking feast, home made slivowitz, an ex- Slovácko Festival of Wine and Open grow very well on the fruitful local high- cursion in the times of Great Moravian Empire, Monuments – Uherské Hradiště lands as well as vine. It will give you warmth to the craftsmanship of the artists of Slovácko St. Wenceslas Feast – Břeclav and awake a good spirit. No hog-sticking in and to the spiritual center of Moravia. OCTOBER Slovácko – the most attractive home gas- Day 1: Staré Město – arrival of guests, wel- Festival of Folklore Bands’ Instruments tronomic event – can do without it. You can come, accommodation, dinner in hog-stick- – Uherské Hradiště taste all the local specialties in the historic ing style, tasting of slivowitz NOVEMBER vaulted cellars, at the traditional folklore Day 2: excursion to the archaeological open Fiddlers’ Days – Břeclav events or in country pubs. In wine cellars air museum in  Tupesy – the mu- you will find homely atmosphere, dancers in seum of pottery  (a get-together costumes with cymbal music and, of course, in wine cellar) Day 3: Uherské Hradiště (tour of the town, a visit to a country feast, departure of guests) 7 Folklore and Folk Traditions

THE KING AND FOLKLORE OF SLOVÁCKO During the three days of May, see the best of the folklore in Slovácko in Uherské Hradiště, Buchlovice (the Songs of Mowing – festival of choirs and bands) and Vlčnov (the Ride of the Kings). The program focus- es on historic monuments, folklore and wine Folklore Handicraft – Dolls of Corn Leaves tourism in Slovácko and is designed for all friends of folklore, families with children as Day 3: local sightseeing, departure of guests well as elderly people and everybody who Vlčnov – the Ride of the Kings appreciates an original foklore experience. HOG-STICKING IN SLOVÁCKO Day 1: arrival of guests, welcome, accom- ical fencing, wine exhibition, visits to “open Come to experience the culinary ceremony modation, sightseeing in Uherské Hradiště, monuments”, departure of guests of the hog-sticking in the region of Slovácko evening get-together in wine cellar – a three-day’s program designed for all Day 2: Museum of Tupesy Pottery  Vlčnov, ADVENT IN MORAVIAN SLOVÁCKO who love regional specialties, good wine and folklore craft fair, “Evening for the King” Experience the atmosphere of coming slivowitz. folklore shows – an evening with cymbal Christmas in the heart of Moravian Slovác- Day 1: arrival of guests, welcome, accom- music, handover of the King’s realm and in- ko with Christmas carols, Nativity Scenes modation, festive dinner (regional special- troduction of the royal company and dinners in wine cellar. ties), evening in wine cellar with wine tast- Day 3: the Songs of Mowing – festival Day 1: Hodonín – arrival of guests, wel- ing and cymbal music of choirs and bands early in the morning come, accommodation, dinner with music Day 2: parttaking in hog-sticking – lunch in Buchlovice, mowing meadows, break- Day 2: “Let’s rejoice” folklore program in – pork specialities  visits to wine cellars  fast on the meadow, the best mower contest the skansen of Strážnice, “Singing at the all evening out with cymbal music and typi-  Vlčnov, fair and the procession of the Christmas Tree”, visit to the international cal hog-sticking delicacies royal company, the Ride of the Kings and exhibition of Nativity Scenes, advent din- Day 3: local sightseeing, departure of guests costumed procession, musicians’ goodbye, ner in wine cellar with wine tasting departure of guests Day 3: departure of guests THE MASTERS OF THE CRAFT  Further information available at: Come to admire the craftsmanship of the INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE Hotel Panon, Koupelní 4, 692 22 Hodonín, potters, embroiders and dyers of the region FESTIVAL IN STRÁŽNICE tel.: +420 518 341 243-7, of Slovácko. Two-day’s program with demon- Experience the unique atmosphere of the e-mail: [email protected], strations of traditional crafts and bargains most prestigious folklore even in Central www.hotelpanon.cz possibilities with accommodation in Kyjov. . Live trough an unforgettable June Day 1: Museum of Tupesy Pottery  Cha- weekend at the festival of Strážnice. SLOVÁCKO FEAST teau of Buchlovice  excursion to the blue- Day 1: Strážnice – arrival of guests, wel- A three-day intensive initiation into the print workshop in Strážnice, dinner (local come, accommodation, dinner, folklore pro- secrets of the Slovácko Feasts. You will see specialties), wine cellar (wine tasting, cym- gram in the Bludník amphitheater the procession, its elders, the mace of right bal music) Day 2: folklore program in the Strážnice and other requisites of the original folklore Day 2: Kněždub – the house of the Slovácko skansen, the Zahrada and Zámek amphi- feasts. artistic family of the Uprkas  Uherský Os- theaters, festive dinner in wine cellar with Day 1: arrival of guests, welcome, accom- troh  Blatnička – School Center of Folk wine tasting modation, festive dinner, get-together with Creativity and Crafts in Blatnička  Day 3: festive service, guided sightseeing of cymbal music and costumed members of the sightseeing in Kyjov the town, departure of guests procession Day 2: parttaking in the costumed THE SLOVÁCKO FESTIVAL OF WINE festival procession, enter- AND OPEN MONUMENTS – LONG tainment at brass WEEKEND IN UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ music to dance AND SURROUNDING AREA or listen to Experience the festival weekend in Sep- tember in Uherské Hradiště full of folk- lore, monuments and wine with an optional excursion to the Modrá archaeological skansen and Virgin Mary Ascension Basi- lica in Velehrad. The program is suitable for individuals, groups or work teams. Day 1: Uherské Hradiště – arrival of guests, welcome, accommodation, din- ner in wine cellar with wine tasting Day 2: costumed procession, brass mu- sic festival, dinner, evening with cymbal music in open wine cellars 8 Day 3: the fair of Uherské Hradiště, histor- Monuments and History

A JOURNEY IN TIME Buchlov Castle

Slovácko is a region with rich and interesting his- castles appeared here such as Buchlov, Hodonín, Břeclav, tory that is manifested by remarkable monuments Podivín or Mikulov together with fortified towns of almost everywhere you go. People have lived here Uherské Hradiště, Strážnice and Uherský Brod often since prehistoric times as proven by frequent arche- had to oppose and withhold the enemy. But the times ological finds. The Venus of Věstonice is world- kept changing and the walled castles changed into famous for being probably the first ever ceramic wealthy and beautiful aristocratic seats. Today we object made by man. admire the style and luxury of the chateaus with The time of prehistoric hunters had been long great parks in Buchlovice, Milotice, Strážnice, Led- gone when fortified strongholds of the Great nice or Valtice. Moravian Empire grew in the valley of the The rich history of Slovácko has its spiritual dimen- Morava river with busy trade, crafts as well as sion, too. It has churches on Christian pilgrimage the first churches. Pohansko, Mikulčice, Mo- sites such as the Basilica in Velehrad, the pottery drá, Staré Město and Uherské Hradiště-Sady of the anabaptists is the legacy of the protestant – those are the places where thanks to archeo- sect that once found refuge here; the deserted logical research the old Empire speaks again synagogues and cemeteries speak to us about the after a thousand years and yields its treasures. hundreds-years’ history of the Jewish presence in After the fall of Great Moravia, the Slovácko region this part of Moravia. All these monuments reveal became a firm borderland of the kingdom. Strong themselves to everybody with an open heart.

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TREASURES OF ARCHEOLOGY parts represent real archeological objects. The skansen is connected with the archeolo- You will find the testimonies of prehistoric gical location “Na Díle”. settlement in many places. Here, several  www.archeoskanzen.cz chapters of the history of the mankind were written – human civilisation has developed King’s table in the interaction of various ethnics, cul- Four kilometers North of the village of Mo- tures and traditions. Slovácko had a very drá is a stone formation called Králův special significance in the history of the stůl (“King’s Table”), probably a part of Slavic settlement in our territory, especially prehistoric solar calendar that was later in the 9th century. This is documented by Modrá – Archeological Skansen used as a border stone. Legend has it that many finds in many localities but above all King Přemysl Otakar I took a rest at it at by the discovery of the three major centers KNĚŽDUB the beginning of the 13th century. of Great Moravia in Staré Město, Mikulčice Stronghold of Šumárník and Pohansko near Břeclav. A peak stronghold from the Bronze and Iron OSVĚTIMANY Age. Remnants of several buildings were St. Clement’s stronghold BŘECLAV discovered here and several small finds. The The national cultural monument is sitauted Slavic stronghold Břeclav – Pohansko bronze horse statue with a rider is kept in near the village of Osvětimany. This archeo- At the beginning of the 9th century, a Slavic the museum in Strážnice. The stronghold logically important site with a Great Mora- stronghold was built of oval shape on the to- with the information board and the recon- vian stronghold and chapel of St. Clement, tal area of 24 ha with massive, four meters struction of the entrance gate are parts of the pope and martyr. tall ramparts and the lord’s homestead. The the Šumárnická instructional trail above the  www.slovackemuzeum.cz “Slavic Monument” exposition documents village of Kněždub. the results of the extensive archeological re- search. A pagan shrine was reconstructed in MIKULČICE front of the chateau from the beginning of Slavic stronghold in Mikulčice the 10th century and a hut with a well from One of the most important archeological the 9th century. The area of Pohansko has an locations in the Czech Republic is located instructional trail. near te village of Mikulčice. The exposition  Zámek Pohansko, 690 02 Břeclav, entitled “Great Moravia” presents vari- www.muzeum.breclav.org ous finds from 7th – 9th centuries. Unique are the wooden objects that are usually not Pohansko Chateau – the Slavic Memorial Exposition preserved in our climatic conditions, for Mikulčice – Slavic Stronghold example chiseled boats, or monoxyles, dis- covered during the research of the disap- STARÉ MĚSTO peared river beds. The pedestrian instruc- Memorial of Great Moravia tional circuit presents the remains of twelve The exposition in the Memorial of Great churches and the princely palace from the Moravia focuses on the presentation of the era of the Great Moravian Empire. Nearby finds from the Great Moravian settlement is located the Skařiny nature reserve. in the territory of today’s Staré Město and  Slovanské hradiště v Mikulčicích, Uherské Hradiště. It was built on one of the Mikulčice – Valy, 696 19 Mikulčice, important plots in the archeological location www.masaryk.info, www.mikulcice-valy.info Na Valách where the foundations of a Great Moravian church were disclosed. The oldest MODRÁ finds document the presence of the Slavs as Na Díle early as in the 6th century. The archeological site “Na Díle” lies on the  Památník Velké Moravy, edge of the village of Modrá and was pro- Jezuitská 1885, 686 02 Staré Město, claimed a national cultural monument. The www.slovackemuzeum.cz Archeological exposition foundations of a stone church from the be- The exposition presents the life of mammoth ginning of the christianisation of Moravia in Na Špitálkách hunters who had their camps at the foothills the first half of the 9th century were discov- The archeological location Na Špitálkách of the Pálava Hills during the Ice Age. It ered here. Nearby you can see the recon- is a national cultural monument. There are features samples of the oldest pottery and struction of the original building. foundations of a Great Moravian church textile, a model of a prehistoric camp in-  www.slovackemuzeum.cz from the 9th century. cluding the skeletons from the Ice Age, flint  www.slovackemuzeum.cz stone instruments, stylized sculptures of Archeological skansen humans and animals and decorations from The archeological skansen presents the shells and animal teeth. The unique exhibit ideal form of a Great Moravian fortified is a maquette of the Venus of Věstonice from settlement (8th – 9th century). The lower burnt clay.  Archeologická expozice, 10 Uherské Hradiště-Sady – Špitálky 691 29 Dolní Věstonice, www.rmm.cz A Journey in Time

BUCHLOVICE Castle of Buchlov The castle is situated on one of the highest peaks of the Chřiby Hills above the village of Buchlovice. It was built in the first half of the 13th century and it has kept its origi- nal medieval disposition also due to the fact that in the 19th century, it was turned into a family museum and open to the public. Its interiors host an exposition of the original furniture as well as a rich natural collection. The local curiosity is the Egyptian mummy Cimburk with coffin from the 3rd century BC. You can also visit the lookout tower and St. Barbara CIMBURK Uherské Hradiště – Franciscan Monastery chapel with the crypt of the Berchtolds, is Castle ruins the owners of the castle, that is sitauted on One of the most impressive castle ruins in UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ a neighbouring hill about 1 km far. Moravia. The castle was constructed in the Sady – Špitálky  Státní hrad Buchlov, 687 08 Buchlovice, first half of the 14th century in the middle The national cultural monument is located www.zamek-buchlovice.cz of thick woods over the deep valley of the in Uherské Hradiště – Sady. A complex of Kyjovka river. The last adaptation took lace church and administrative court with four in the 17th century. In the polygonal bas- sacral buildings, baptismal font, halled tion you can visit an exposition dedicated house and 15 cabins including craft work- to the history and the development of the shops were discovered here. With most castle. The best view is from the castle wall probability, this is the Chapter Dome and and from below the watch tower. During the the seat of Archbishop Methodius. season, concerts, theater performances and  www.slovackemuzeum.cz exhibitions take place at the castle. The an- nually held Days of the Muses is a work- INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS shop for professional artists as well as the 1 IT Modřansko visitors of the castle. Development of settlement of the Modrá  www.cimburk.cz area from prehistoric times until today. Modrá  King’s Table • Length: 4.5 km • HODONÍN 5 stops • suitable for walking and cycling Masaryk museum – Chateau The Baroque building from 1642 served as 2 IT Břeclav – Pohansko – Lány administrative center of the estate and was Chateau of Pohansko, reconstructed pa- rebuilt several times. Today it houses the gan shrine, border fortification, chateau of permanent exposition dedicated to the per- Lány. Chateau of Buchlovice sonality of the first Czechoslovak president Břeclav (center, bridge over the Dyje)  Po- and the history of the town Hodonín. During hansko  Lány • Length: 7 km • 20 stops • Chateau of Buchlovice the year, temporary exhibitions and other suitable for walking and cycling The chateau was built in the style of Ital- cultural events are held here. ian Baroque at the turn of the 17th and 18th  Masarykovo muzeum v Hodoníně, TOURS OF CASTLES AND CHATEAUS centuries. It is a uniquely dispositioned ar- Zámecké nám. 9, 695 01 Hodonín, chitectural complex with a rich stucco and www.masaryk.info Castles and chateaus that from time im- fresco decoration of the interiors. The cha- memorial have been part of the landscape teau and the park display sculpture deco- KYJOV attract countless visitors. Architectural rations and other architectural elements. Chateau of Kyjov jewels set in carefully kept parks are full During the summer months, you can see a The chateau is the oldest preserved build- of precious furniture, paintings and other unique sales exhibition of fuchsias, visit the ing in the town, it was built by the owner works of art. The fairy tale atmosphere chateau wine bank, a station for injured of the estate Jan Kuna of Kunštát. Later is appreciated during the tourist season animals or take part in some of the many it became to be owned by the town and when interesting cultural events are held cultural events. The former stables now fea- was used for various purposes. It kept its there as well as pastimes such as falconing ture a newly established archeological and original appearance until 1911 when it was or horse-drawn carriage rides. ethnographic exposition of pottery entitled reconstructed and the outside plaster were Some chateaus are not open normally to “At the beginning was pottery”. decorated with the sgraffiti by Jan Köhler. public and serve other purposes. In many  Státní zámek Buchlovice, Today it is the museum with three perma- others, you can see the exhibitions of the 687 08 Buchlovice, nent expositions – archeology, ethnography local museums and in the surrounding www.zamek-buchlovice.cz and nature. parks beautiful old trees.  Vlastivědné muzeum v Kyjově, Palackého 70, 697 01 Kyjov, www.masaryk.info 11 Monuments and History

plex in the 18th century. The only pre- STRÁŽNICE served Gothic elements are the defensive Chateau of Strážnice Edge Tower, the tall tower with the Chapel Originally a Renaissance chateau that was of Virgin Mary and John the Evangelist rebuilt in the Romantic style in the 19th cen- from 1380, the Gothic entrance gate into tury is today the seat of the National Insti- the inner courtyard and part of the cha- tute of Folklore Culture. During your tour teau’s cellars. The chateau now houses the you will see the precious historic library Regional Museum in Mikulov and some of with 13 000 volumes, the exposition entitled the interesting exhibitions include the Die- “Folklore Music Instruments in the Czech trichstein Gallery depicting the history of Republic”, the only one of its kind in Cen- Chateau of Lednice the Mikulov branch of the Dietrichsteins tral Europe, and temporary and seasonal from 16th century onwards, the chateau li- exhibitions in the chateau gallery. The Pink, LEDNICE brary, the exposition entitled “From Goth- Green and Yellow Lounges serve as venues Chateau of Lednice ic to Empire” and the famous wine-making for various representative events as well as The chateau of Lednice with the park is exposition that features the chateau cellar for concerts and cultural programs. Recent- one of the supreme works of Romantic ar- with the Giant Cask and wooden log and ly the Knights’ Hall and the Chateau Chapel chitecture. At the end of the 17th century, a spindle wine presses. were open to the public. Baroque chateau was built on the site of the  Regionální muzeum v Mikulově,  Národní ústav lidové kultury, Zámek former castle. It was rendered its neo-Gothic Zámek 1, 692 01 Mikulov, www.rmm.cz 672, 696 62 Strážnice, www.nulk.cz appearance in the 19th century. The interiors boast unique wooden carved decorations MILOTICE UHERSKÝ BROD with the typical spiral staircase and panel Chateau of Milotice Chateau of Uherský Brod ceilings. The complex of buildings with eight The Chateau developed from the original A small Baroque building from the begin- wings and four courtyards also features the medieval stronghold first mentioned in ning of the 18th century was designed by the renovated historic greenhouse with tropical the 14th century. Today you can visit the famous Italian architect Domenico Martinel- plants. building of the chateau with the Courtyard li who also designed the Dietrichstein Palace  Státní zámek Lednice, of Honor, Riding Hall, stables, two oranger- in . Originally, a generous Baroque cha- Zámek 1, 691 44 Lednice, www.npu.cz ies, French park and the nearby pheasantry teau complex was supposed to be construct- with follies. The interiors of the chateau are ed on the site of an extinct Gothic castle, but LEDNICE-VALTICE AREA richly decorated and host a wine bank and only a fragment was built – the three-bodied Chateaus, mansions, view-points and pavil- the “Old Kitchen” restaurant in the style of column hall with Baroque cross vaults that ions in Romantic, Classicist as well as Em- the 1920s that offers meals made according is now used by the Museum of J. A. Komen- pire style render sensitive finishing touches to the recipes from the times of the last pri- ský (Comenius) for temporary exhibitions to the natural park and form an inseparable vate owners of the chateau. During the sea- and cultural events. part of the landscape of the Garden of Eu- son, on some weekends you can enjoy a ride rope. The most beautiful views of the Led- in a horse-drawn carriage or watch jousts VALTICE nice-Valtice Area are from the Rajstna view and concerts. Chateau of Valtice point above the vineyards of Valtice, from  Státní zámek Milotice, The chateau is considered to be one of the the Border Chateau on the former Austri- 696 05 Milotice, www.npu.cz most significant examples of Baroque archi- an-Moravian border and from the Minaret tecture in the Czech Republic. Its present – the unique Moorish style lookout tower in PODIVÍN appearance is the result of many adaptations the middle of the Lednice chateau park. Jan’s Castle authored by famous architects, sculptors Among other sites that attract large num- Jan’s Castle, also called Janohrad, was built and painters. During the tour, you will visit bers of visitors is the artificial castle ruins between 1807 and 1810 as an artificial castle some of the period interiors. In the summer called Jan’s Castle, the Temple of Diana also ruins and named after Jan of Liechtenstein months, the premisis of the chateau becomes called Rendez-vous imitating the Roman who acquired the estate of Lednice in 1370. the venue for international music festivals. Arch of Triumph and the Classicist Pond It was used as a hunting chateau. On the first The chateau also houses the National Wine Chateau from the terrace of which you can floor you can visit the Knight’s Hall where Center including the exposition of the Wine see another jewel – the Temple of Apollon. hunting feasts took place, and the lounges Salon of the Czech Republic where you The chateau of Pohansko also has archeo- in the towers of the castle. The Southern can taste and buy any of the top 100 wines logical exhibition of the Slavic stronghold tower offers a nice view of the area. Today, made in the country. You can also taste wine and there are several other buildings that the castle hosts wedding ceremonies and the in the Chateau Cellar from 1430 that is one deserve your attention – the Temple of the courtyard can be used for various festivals, of the oldest and largest cellars in Moravia Three Graces, the New Farm, St. Hubertus buffets and other social events. The castle (it can hold up to 700 000 liters). Chapel and the chateaus of Belveder and can be reached in a carriage or by boat from  Státní zámek Valtice, Lány. The area is included in the UNESCO the chateau of Lednice, the Minaret or from Zámek 1, 691 42 Valtice, www.npu.cz List of Cultural and Natural Heritage. Břeclav.  www.jm-unesco.cz  Státní zámek Lednice, Zámek 1, 691 44 Lednice, www.npu.cz MIKULOV Chateau of Mikulov Originally a Romanesque castle was rebuilt 12 Valtice – Rajstna into the present Baroque chateau com- A Journey in Time

INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS 3 IT Journey through the Town’s History History and building development of Mi- kulov, the artists of Mikulov Mikulov (square) • Length: 4 km • 6 stops • suitable for walking, partly for cycling 4 IT Through the Chateau Park Development of the Mikulov chateau park and its renovation Velehrad Mikulov (Chateau Park) • Length: 1 km • 7 stops • suitable for walking led to the many pilgrimage site in Slovácko. the Baroque style. The ostentatious Baroque 5 IT Paseky-castle Through the Stations of the Cross, Pilgrims decoration of the dome and the monastery The village of , the former me- have since the 17th century been ascending to complex was carried out by the prominent dieval castle and surroundings the Baroque chapel of St. Anthony of Pad- artists of the time. The jewel of the interior Boleradice (Southern edge of the village, ua on the Blatnická Mount. The main pil- are the carved wooden choir pews, made in road to Hustopeče) • Circuit, length: 1.6 grimage takes place on the first Sunday after 1700. km • 7 stops • suitable for walking the 13th June. On the Holy Trinity Holiday, The significance of Velehrad as a pilgrimage they visit with humbleness in their hearts site started to rise in mid 1800s in connection the chapel of St. Barbara near the castle of with the national revival and the search for Buchlov. Many come to Žarošice to bow to national roots in the tradition of Great Mora- the statue of the Graceful Virgin Mary on via. In time it became the most important the first Saturday after the 8th September. pilgrimage site in Moravia which was mani- Ever since the 17th century, numbers of fested by the visite of the Pope John Paul II. pilgrims walk up the Stations of the Cross Velehrad is not only a significant destination during the Virgin Mary Procession in Sep- for pilgrims, but also a remarkable testimony tember on the Holy Hill above Mikulov. of the development of the architecture and Another importnant Virgin Mary pilgrims’ art from the Romanesque times until today. site in Slovácko is in Uherský Brod. Catho- The monastery complex has the Basilica of lics come to the monastery church of Virgin the Ascension of Virgin Mary and the St. Buchlovice – St. Barbara Chapel Mary Ascended to see the painting of the Cyril and Methodius, founded at the begin- Black Madonna during the procession at ning of the 13th century, the Baroque chapel the first weekend in September when the ma- of St. John of Nepomuk and the chapel of jor Rosary Procession takes place. Among St. Vendelin. In the lapidary, visitors can other pilgrimage sites is the Great Mora- see the exposition on Romanesque archi- vian Stronghold in Mikulčice where the tecture. The major St. Cyril and Methodius Procession of St. Cyril and Methodius is held procession takes place on the 5th July, on the at the beginning of July. day of these two Saints that is also a national The pilgrimage sites in Slovácko say a lot holiday. The procession if the height of the about the spiritual and cultural level of the week’s festival entitled Days of Good Will inhabitants of the region. People with rich programs including con- certs and services or environmental lec- VELEHRAD tures and sports competitions. The tradition of Velehrad goes back to the  www.jesuit.cz/velehrad, www.velehrad.cz Mikulov – Holly Hill beginning of the 13th century when the first Cistercian Monastery in Moravia TO PILGRIMAGE SITES was founded. In the 18th cen- tury, the monastery The region of Slovácko is traditionally very was expen- devout. You will see that whether you stop sively re- at a simple village church during the mass built or visit Velehrad – the best known pilgrim- in age site in Moravia – and take part in the National Pilgrimage of St. Cyril and Metho- dius. Churches and chapels shine with love manifested by the believers in the form of flower decorations or renovated fa- cades. When you stop at one of these places for a moment, you might hear the same vocation as thousands of pil- grims whose steps have for centuries

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MONUMENTS OF THE JEWISH STRÁŽNICE CULTURE A part of the preserved former Jewish quar- ter with winding streets including a house The Jewish population distinctively partook with the underground ritual bath called in the life and development of the towns and mikveh is located to the North of the square. villages in Slovácko. The oldest Jewish settle- The Classicist synagogue is surrounded ment is recorded in Strážnice, Bzenec, Uher- from three sides by the cemetery, which is ský Brod, Břeclav and Mikulov. Material exceptional in Moravia. The Jewish ceme- testimonies of the violently disrupted exist- tery is the second largest in Moravia with ence of the Jewish communities are the pre- Uherské Hradiště – Synagogue the oldest graves from the first half of the served parts of Jewish quarters, synagogues 17th century. – for example in Uherské Hradiště, Veselí MIKULOV  www.straznicko.cz nad Moravou and Mikulov, and cemeteries Mikulov, the spiritual, cultural and politi- in Uherský Ostroh, Hodonín, Dambořice, cal center of the Moravian Jews, is the most Veselí nad Moravou, Velká nad Veličkou, significant out of the 20 or so Jewish-related Podivín and Mikulov. The agitated fate of locations in Slovácko. For three centuries the Jews were perhaps best described by the – from mid 1500s until the middle of the 19th rabbi Richard Feder: “The history of Jews century, Mikulov was the seat of the Mora- in this part of Europe can be best observed vian Chief Rabbis. The Jewish quarter was in an old Jewish cemetery. First we see many situated on the Western slopes of the Cha- traditional tombstones in the believers’ last teau Hill. From the original 317 houses in the resting places, then came the ostentatious winding little streets of the ghetto, there are tombs of the emancipation followed by sim- only 90 of them left, but many of them have ple stones from the time of horror. And then precious architectural elements of the Ren- nothing, just a large, empty space.” aissance, Baroque and Classicist periods. Out of the 12 synagogues, only the Upper Syna- BŘECLAV gogue has been preserved until today with The synagogue in Břeclav was constructed a very interesting interior disposition vaulted in the second half of the 19th century. It was upon a four-column pillar. Today it functions recently renovated and now is used for cul- as a venue for concerts and exhibitions. tural and social purposes. It also features The Jewish cemetery from the beginning of Strážnice – Synagogue an exposition on the history of the local the 15th century has about 4000 tombstones. Jewish community. The cemetery has about Their artistic style and ornaments became UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ 200 tombstones, the crypt of the Kuffner a model for other Jewish cemeteries in The synagogue was built in 1875 in an ec- family and the neo-Gothic ceremonial hall South Moravia. Pilgrims from all over the lectic style, but was rebuilt in 1904 in the from 1892. world come to visit the graves of the learned Art Nouveau style. It served as a house of  www.muzeum.breclav.org rabbis located on the Rabbis’ Hill. All the prayer until the WWII and now houses the interesting Jewish monuments in Mikulov Library of Bedřich Beneš Buchlovan. BZENEC are linked by an instructional trail.  www.uherske-hradiste.cz, Most of the houses from the once large Jew-  www.rmm.cz www.knihovnabbb.cz ish quarter in Bzenec in the typical location between the town square and the chateau PODIVÍN UHERSKÝ BROD have been preserved. The oldest recored account of Jews in Mora- Only two houses remain from the former The cemetery was founded in the Middle via from 1067 is related to Podivín. The ghet- ghetto in the Southeastern sector of the in- Ages and has precious stones of the Baroque to was formed by tow separate locations to the ner town. The new Jewish cemetery founded and Classicist style. At the entrance is the South and to the North of the square. At the in 1870 has about 1100 tombstones includ- eclectic ceremonial hall from around 1900. entrance to the cemetery there is the Roman- ing the tomb of the rabbi Naathan Naatha  www.bzenec.cz tic ceremonial Hall in the Moorish style from from 1863, brought over from the original mid 19th century with a small exhibition. cemetery. The ceremonial hall has memo- DAMBOŘICE rial plaques with the names of the holocaust The local cemetery was founded at the turn victims. of the 16th and 17th centuries and features 300 – 400 tombstones. Old tombstones have INSTRUCTIONAL TRAIL Hebrew inscriptions and some of them have 6 IT Through the Jewish Quarter – symbols related to the names, occupations or Mikulov characters of the deceased. The tombs are History of the Jewish community, descrip- made of sand stone, granite and lime stone. tion of 13 houses in the former ghetto More recent granite or marble tombstones Mikulov (Husova Street)  Jewish cemetery are more simple and usually bear German • Length: 1 km • suitable for walking, part- or Czech inscriptions. ly for cycling  www.damborice.cz

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Day 3: Osvětimany (St. Clement strong- cymbal music – for groups)  Hodonín hold)  castle of Buchlov  chateau of Day 6: Hodonín  Mikulov (historic center, Buchlovice  Tupesy (Museum of Tupesy Dietrichstein Crypt, chateau with the expo- Pottery)  Velehrad (Basilica of Ascension sition of the Regional Museum in Mikulov, of Virgin Mary, lapidary)  accommoda- Jewish quarter with synagogue and Jewish tion in Uherské Hradiště, cultural program cemetery), departure (according to the up-to-date offer) Day 4: Staré Město (Memorial of Great MONUMENTS OF THE Moravia)  Uherské Hradiště (tour of the VINTNERS’ LAND town, Museum of Slovácko, shopping for See the monuments of the vintners’ country traditional folklore products)  Sailing on from the impressive chateaus of Buchlovice, the Baa Channel  wine cellars in Uher- Strážnice, Lednice and Valtice, the interest- ské Hradiště-Mařatice  dinner – local ing museums in Uherské Hradiště, Uher- specialties, get together in wine cellar with ský Brod and Hodonín to the wine-making Chateau of Milotice music program monuments in Uherské Hradiště-Mařatice, Day 5: Departure Vlčnov, Petrov-Plže and Valtice. RECOMMENDED ROUTES AND Day 1: Uherské Hradiště – arrival, accommo- PROGRAMS CASTLES AND CHATEAUS dation, information, festive welcome dinner OF SLOVÁCKO Day 2: Uherské Hradiště (tour of the town, Below are presented several ideas for inter- Within six days, explore the pearls of the Museum of Slovácko)  Velehrad (Ba- esting programs for your stay in Slovácko. Slovácko – the castle of Buchlov and the silica of the Ascension of Virgin Mary, lapi- If not stated otherwise, you will receive fur- chateaus of Buchlovice, Milotice, Strážnice, dary)  chateau of Buchlovice  visit to the ther information from Avedon, the destina- Lednice, Valtice and Mikulov. wine cellars in Uherské Hradiště-Mařatice, tion agency for the region of Slovácko (the Day 1: Arrival in Uherské Hradiště, accom- dinner and get-together in wine cellar phone number +420 519 512 797 or at modation, individual program, festive lunch  Day 3: Uherský Brod (tour of the town, the e-mail: [email protected]). Archeological skansen in Modrá  Velehrad visit to the Museum of J. A. Komenský) (Basilica of Ascension of Virgin Mary, lapidary)  Vlčnov (wine cellars alley)  historic IN THE TRACES OF GREAT MORAVIA  Uherské Hradiště (tour of the town and of stronghold in Hluk  transfer to Veselí nad Explore Hodonín, the birth place of Presi- burghers’ wine cellars in Mařatice, wine tast- Moravou (navigation on the Baa Channel to dent Masaryk, the beauties of the wine-mak- ing with cymbal music or watching a match of Strážnice)  accommodation in Strážnice, ing region of Kyjov as well as the foothills of the 1st Czech football league) individual program the Chřiby Hills with Velehrad, the most im- Day 2: Uherské Hradiště  Osvětimany (St. Day 4: Strážnice (chateau with the expo- portant pilgrimage site in the country. End Clement Stronghold)  Staré Město (Memo- sition of folklore musical instruments, Mu- your journey at the heart of Slovácko as rial of Great Moravia)  Uherské Hradiště seum of the Southeastern Moravian Village well as the antique Great Moravian Empire (historic town center, church of St. Francis – skansen)  Mikulčice (Slavic stronghold) Xavier, Reduta, Marian Square, chapel of St.  Hodonín (tour of the town, Museum od Elisabeth, Museum of Slovácko and its Gal- Oil Extraction and Geology)  Petrov-Plže lery, festive dinner or a performance at the (Wine Cellars)  dinner in the microbrewery Slovácko theater) Day 5: Lednice (chateau, greenhouse, cha- Day 3: Uherské Hradiště  Chateau of teau park)  Jan’s Castle (hunting exposi- Buchlovice  Castle of Buchlov  Baroque tion)  Valtice (Baroque chateau, visit to Chateau in Milotice  Hodonín (accommo- the Wine Salon of the Czech Republic)  dation, evening walk through Hodonín, in- Border Chateau  Rendez-vous  festive dividual program) dinner in wine cellar with wine tasting and Day 4: Hodonín  Strážnice (chateau with cymbal music the exposition of folklore musical instru- Day 6: Departure ments, Museum of the Southeastern Mora- Staré Město – Memorial of Great Moravia vian Village)  Tvarožná Lhota (Museum Chateau of Valtice of the Service Tree and tasting of its unique – in Staré Město and Uherské Hradiště. products, Trail – short circuit 3 km, long Day 1: Hodonín – arrival, accommodation, circuit 7 km, walking past the giant trees, information, festive welcome dinner drying plant, lookout tower and sheep pen) Day 2: Hodonín (tour of the town, Masaryk  Petrov (Plže Wine Cellars, dinner in wine Museum)  Mikulčice (Slavic stronghold) cellar)  Hodonín  Baroque chateau in Milotice  Kyjov Day 5: Hodonín  Lednice (chateau, green- (tour of the historic square, homeland mu- house, chateau park)  Jan’s Castle  seum)  guided excursion to a wine-making Valtice (Baroque chateau, visit to the Wine company nearby  accommodation in Ky- Salon of the Czech Republic)  Border jov, festive dinner in wine cellar with wine Chateau  Rendez-vous  Dubňany (fes- tasting and cymbal music tive dinner in wine cellar, wine tasting and

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THE LAND OF WINE

Slovácko and wine come together. Wine resounds in the tunes mers it is a test of organism resistence. Those not successful of the Slovácko songs, it is the central point of many hundreds might take the test again, perhaps the next year. years old traditions and vineyard rows as well as wine cellar Vineyards, wine cellars and wine cellar alleys render Slovác- alleys belong to Slovácko as much as the folklore costumes. It ko its unmistakable features. There are many places in the is so perhaps because the roots of wine-making go back deep world where vine is grown, but you will hardly find another in the history. Grapevine was probably brought here by the land with so manu small vineyards and family cellars that Roman soldiers two thousand years ago, but it quickly beca- form little streets or whole villages on the edges of towns or in me naturalized in the fruitful valleys around the Morava ri- the middle of vineyards. It is a world of its own, full of temp- ver, on the slopes of the Pálava Hills, in the foothills of the ting smells and tastes. Chřiby and the White Carpathians. If you enter, in the pressing room you will see diplomas han- It became a part of the life of the local people. For them, it ging on some honorable spots. They witness the vintner’s suc- meant a living, care and joy of the harvest. Wine accompa- cesses at some of the many wine exhibitions where champions nied everybody from the cradle to the grave. No wonder it – the best wines of Slovácko – are evaluated. Behind every became – besides love – perhaps the most frequent topic of such diploma there is a lot of effort, knowledge and skill and the local songs that any visit to a wine cellar or festival vintners are very proud of them. The best of them also bring can do without. medals and diplomas from exhibitions abroad and tes- There are many festivals and popular customs tify the excellent quality of the Slovácko wines in all year round, the most famous being “clo- the toughest world competition. sing the mount“ and wine-picking festi- Good wine in Slovácko is part of every lain vals. Both occasions have many things table and the pride of the host. When they pour in common – good atmosphere, humour, a glass for you, you will see in it the sun of Slo- merry songs and plenty of good wine and vácko, you will smell the local soil and taste food, but the autumn wine-picking festival its fruits. Slovácko and wine come together. has a trump – fresh wine called burčák. For the locals and experienced, it is youth potion “prescribed by local physicians”, and for newco-

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SLOVÁCKO WINE SUBREGION The newly established subregion of Slovácko includes the former regions of Bzenec, Ky- jov, Mutěnice, Strážnice, Uherské Hradiště and the area of Podluží. Compared to the subregions of Mikulov and Velké Pavlovice, this subregion is characterized by very di- verse natural conditions. The Southernmost part – Podluží – has favourable conditions for red wines such as Lemberger or Zweigel- trebe. Around Mutěnice and Čejkovice pro- sper Gewurztraminer, Moravian Muscat and Riesling. The two latter wines together with Müller Thurgau and Pinot Gris are the most popular wines from the area of Kyjov. The Bzenec and surroundings is famous Strážnice – Chateau Wine Cellars for its Riesling from which Bzenecká lipka (the Bzenec Lime) is made. Another im- TRADITION OF WINE-MAKING the Pálava Hills is suitable for Riesling, portant wine-making center in this area is Gewurztraminer and the Pálava species. Polešovice. The major species grown in area Archeological finds from the Mušov area of Uherské Hradiště is Müller Thurgau, show that grapevine was already grown in VELKÉ PAVLOVICE WINE whereas the heavy soils of the Western the region of Slovácko as early as in the SUBREGION foothills of the White Carpathians are times of the Roman Empire (3rd – 4th cen- The Velké Pavlovice Wine Subregion in- good for Grüner Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc turies AD). The real development of wine- cludes two former regions – Brno and Velké and Riesling that are together used for the making, however, began with the arrival of Pavlovice. In its Northern part that reaches popular cuvée entitled Blatnický roháč Christianity and the foundations of mon- as far as Brno, the sandy soil bears very (Blatnice Stag). Apart from the Blatnice asteries, especially the Cistercians in Vele- good white wines – apart from Grüner Velt- pod Sv. Antonínkem, another wine-making hrad. Aristocracy also played an important liner also Pinot Gris or the aromatic Gewur- center of the Southeastern part of the role in the process of vineyard foundation, ztraminer or Moravian Muscat. Around subregion is Strážnice. Here, the cuvée e. g. the Liechtensteins, or even burghers Židlochovice, the Pinot species grow very Žerotín is popular, named after the hill from Brno. well. From the South to the North, the with a beautiful view of Strážnice. The lo- The diversity of soil, altitude, relief of the terrain rises a little, and on the Southern cal vineyards have a good competition in landscape, orienatation of vineyards and slopes around Zaječí and , Grüner the service trees producing very healthy specific microclimate tender the local wines Veltliner, Italian Reisling and Blue Portu- fruit. Strážnice is also interesting for the a specific character. The most widespread gal is grown. Somewhat higher positioned old, almost extinct species of Frašák that white species if Grüner Veltliner, Italian vineyard in the area of Velké Pavlovice, the local wine-makers try to bring back. Riesling and Müller Thurgau, the red wine Velké Bílovice or Hustopeče is dominated in the area are usually Lemberger, Saint by Lemberger, André and Blue Portugal. INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS Laurent and Blue Portugal. The region of The highest located wine areas in the sur- 1 Wine instructional trail Mikulov Slovácko is a part of the Moravian wine roundings of Klobouky is suitable for Neu- Mikulov   Perná  Horní Věsto- region that is divided into four subregions burger and Müller Thurgau. nice  Dolní Věstonice  Pavlov  – Znojmo, Mikulov, Velké Pavlovice and  Mikulov • Length 20 km • 17 stops • suit- Slovácko. Three of these subregions lie in Petrov-Plže able for walking, cycling and driving the territory of Slovácko (Mikulov, Velké Pavlovice and Slovácko). 2 Wine instructional trail Valtice Valtice  vineyards over Valtice  Cross MIKULOV WINE SUBREGION Cellar  Rajstna  wine cellars in Valtice • The Southernmost wine subregion is fa- Length 5 km • 19 stops • suitable for walk- mous for its Italian Riesling and the locally ing and cycling (no cycling in the chateau bred species – Pálava and Aurelius. The park) largest wine-making centers are Mikulov, Valtice, Dolní Dunajovice and Novosedly. 3 Wine instructional trail Němčičky On the lime soil in the surroundings of the Němčičky (right side of the road to Velké Pálava Hills, it is Italian Reisling, Pinot Pavlovice)  Němčičky • Length 10 km • Noir and Chardonnay that reach the best 4 stops • suitable for cycling and walking quality. In the more clay-like soils of the Dunajovice Hills it is apart from Riesling 4 Trail through the Vineyards of also Grüner Veltliner. Valtice is famous Strážnice for Grüner Sylvaner. The area North of Strážnice (Žerotín Hills)  Sudoměřice  Petrov  Strážnice • Length 12 km • In- formations boards, leaflets • suitable for 17 cycling and walking Wine and Wine-Making

century and were founded by the Templar Czech Republic), Zámek l, 691 42 Valtice, Knights. The 650 m long cellars are still one www.vinarskecentrum.cz, www.salonvin.cz of the important wine producers. You should Národní zemědělské muzeum (National also visit the chateau cellars in Milotice, Museum of Agriculture), Strážnice, Buchlovice or Kyjov. nám. Svobody 8, 691 42 Valtice, Something quite unique about Slovácko is www.nzmvaltice.wz.cz the “vineyard tree” – the service tree that has always been planted in vineyards. You WINE-MAKING EVENTS can see these massive and old trees especially in the areas of Strážnice, Buchlov and Ho- Hundreds of wine-making events that take donín. In the past, the juice of their fruit was place in Slovácko all year round show how used to purify wine and their wood for the deep the viticulture has entered the hears of construction of wine presses, while now the the local people. In most villages in Slovácko, service tree fruit brandy is probably more the traditions of wine-picking festival, a Mikulov – Giant Cask appreciated. celebration of wine and good harvest, are still alive. The most popular wine picking festi- CURIOSITIES OF WINE-MAKING WINE-MAKING EXPOSITIONS vals are held in Mikulov, Bzenec, Strážnice and the Slovácko Festival of Wine and Open The testimonies of the development of wine HUSTOPEČE Monuments in Uherské Hradiště (for details making throughout the centuries that have Stálá vinařská expozice, Městské muzeum visit www.slavnostivinauh.cz). The “Closing passed since the first vineyards were planted a galerie (Permanent wine-making exposi- of the Mount”, an ancient wine-making cer- in Slovácko can be seen in the wine-making tion, Municipal Museum and Gallery), emony of closing the vineyard during the pe- expositions in Valtice, Hustopeče, Strážnice Dukelské nám. 23, riod of ripening grapes before harvest, can and Uherské Hradiště. Valuable collections 693 01 Hustopeče, www.hustopece-city.cz be seen in Prušánky or Strážnice. including the unique Giant Cask and wooden KYJOV The wines of Slovácko are regularly evalu- beam wine presses are featured in the Re- Stálá vinařská expozice, Vinný sklep ated and compared at exhibitions and fairs. gional Museum in the Mikulov Chateau. U Petra (Permanent wine-making expo- You can recognize the quality of the excel- In between the poetically named vineyards, sition, Wine cellar U Petra), lent wines of the local wine-makers at the you will discover wine cellars formed in 697 01 Kyjov, www.kyjovsko.cz renowned wine fair in Valtice and at various characteristic little villages. You can visit MIKULOV other exhibitions and wine tastings held in for example Plže near Petrov, considered to Regionální muzeum v Mikulově (Re- almost every village. be the most valuable preserved complex of gional Museum in Mikulov), Slovácko is the right place where you can wine-making folklore buildings in the Czech Zámek 1, 692 01 Mikulov, www.rmm.cz learn to tell the sparkle, colour, bouquet and Republic, or Kojiny in Vlčnov with pressing STRÁŽNICE taste of the wine. In the local wine banks you rooms outside cellars, wine cellar complexes Muzeum vesnice jihovýchodní Moravy can choose according to your liking, you can Pod Starou Horou in Blatnice pod Sv. An- (Museum of the Southeastern Moravian learn something new about wine and wine- tonínkem, Kříb in Kozojídky, Starý Potok in Village), National Institute of Folklore making. While shopping for wine, you will Sudoměřice, Stará Hora in Veletiny, Stráž Culture, Zámek 672, 696 62 Strážnice, be kindly advised by experts while another in Vrbice, Pod Búdama in Čejč, Dubňanská www.nulk.cz reliable clue is the fact whether that particu- Hora in Dubňany, Šidleny in Milotice, UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ lar wine is included in the Wine Salon of the Nechory in Prušánky, Zlatý Kopeček in Slovácké muzeum v Uherském Hradišti Czech Republic in Valtice with the 100 best Čejkovice, the wine cellar alley in Polešovice, (The Museum of Slovácko in Uherské wines from the country. the anabaptists’ wine cellars in and Hradiště), Smetanovy sady 179, 686 01 There are thousands of wine cellars spread in the skansen of Strážnice. Unique are the Uherské Hradiště, around the whole of Slovácko. If you ask an burgers’ wine cellars in Uherské Hradiště www.slovackemuzeum.cz owner for a short tour, you will surely not be – Mařatice forming a consistent street. The VALTICE turned down. oldest of them come from the 18th century and Národní vinařské centrum s degustační Up-to-date overview of all wine-making the most famous cellar called “At the Press” expozicí Salonu vín České republiky (Na- events is available at www.slovacko.cz or is now a wine restaurant. Another curiosity tional Wine Center with the Tasting www.wineofczechrepublic.cz. is the mock Republic Kraví Hora (Mount Exposition of the Wine Salon of the Cow) with its own government, passports RECOMMENDED ROUTES AND and currency that was founded “to protect PROGRAMS the wine-makers’ interests” in the village of Bořetice. Below are some ideas of routes and programs Many unique wine cellars are now ready focusing on wine-making for your stay in for the tourists. In Valtice, you can visit the Slovácko. If not stated otherwise, more de- unique exposition of the Wine Salon of the tailed information is available at Avedon, the Czech Republic in the National Wine Center destination agency for the region of Slovácko in the chateau, see the Chateau Cellar from (the phone number +420 519 512 797 or 1430 or one of the largest cross cellars in the at the e-mail: [email protected]). world with the capacity of 1 million liters. The Templars’ Cellars in Čejkovice are just 18 as interesting. They date back to the 13th The Land of Wine

GREAT JOURNEY FOR THE WINE the pier in Strážnice, with two lock chambers OF SLOVÁCKO on the way, wine tasting a board and in the A unique opportunity to learn about wines wine cellar in Strážnice (600 m walk from the and vineries from the whole of Slovácko. For pier). The wine tasting on the boat includes 4 organized groups are prepared many wine samples. We can also arrange the wine tast- tastings and excursions to vineyards and vin- ing among barrels full of wine. The wine cel- eries. lar is a part of a functioning vinery and has Day 1: Hustopeče area – Hustopeče (Perma- four venues available for seating; suitable for nent wine-making exposition in the Renais- Uherské Hradiště-Mařatice – Burghers’ Wine Cellars groups of 10 to 150 persons. sance house U Synků, tour of the town,  Further information available at: accommodation)  Strachotín  Pouzdřany vineyards and wine cellars in the Uherské CA Aquatour, Zámecká, 698 01 Veselí  Ivaň  Hustopeče Hradiště part of the Slovácko Wine Subre- nad Moravou, tel.: +420 518 322 400, Day 2: The Pálava Hills – Hustopeče  Dolní gion. You will see the former burgers’ wine e-mail: [email protected], Věstonice  Horní Věstonice  Dolní Duna- cellars in Mařatice, the historic cellars in www.batakanal.cz jovice  Perná  Klentnice  Milovice  Vlčnov or Veletiny, to the local museum Na Hustopeče mlýně (At the Mill) in Dolní Němčí, to the an- WINE INSTRUCTIONAL Day 3: Mikulov area – Hustopeče  Pavlov cient Šarovec Stronghold and folklore monu- TRAIL MIKULOV (Baroque wine cellars)  Mikulov  Sedlec ments in Hluk, to the Moravian Wine Valley Theme instructional wine trail presents the  Valtice (Wine Salon of the Czech Republic, in the chateau in Uherský Ostroh and also history of the land below the Pálava Hills. chateau)  Hustopeče to the beautiful nature around the Morava You can walk, cycle or drive along the path Day 4: Velké Pavlovice and Podluží areas – river near and Kostelany with that features 17 information boards. Hustopeče  Velké Pavlovice  Velké Bílovice the interesting fishing museum. The length of the route: 20 km  Prušánky  Dolní Bojanovice  Hodonín The lenght of the route: 61 km Route: Mikulov  Bavory  Perná  Horní (accommodation) Route: Uherské Hradiště (town historic re- Věstonice  Dolní Věstonice  Pavlov  Day 5: Mutěnice and Kyjov areas – Hodonín serve)  Uherské Hradiště-Mařatice (wine Klentnice  Mutěnice  Čejkovice (Templar strong- cellar alley)  Mistřice  Hradčovice  Veleti-  Further information available at: hold and historic wine cellars)  Kyjov  ny (wine cellars)  Vlčnov (wine cellars, folk- TIC Mikulov, Náměstí 1, 692 01 Mikulov, Svatobořice-Mistřín (wine-making village lore architecture)  Dolní Němčí (Museum tel.: +420 519 510 855, with many wine cellars)  Dubňany  Ho- At the Mill)  Hluk (stronghold, monuments e-mail: [email protected], www.mikulov.cz donín of folklore architecture)  Ostrožská Lhota Day 6: Strážnice area – Hodonín  Bzenec  Uherský Ostroh (chateau, wine bank)  MORAVIAN WINE TRAILS  Blatnice pod Svatým Antonínkem (Roháče Nedakonice (Kolébky nature reserve)  Kos- vine mount, wine cellars Pod Starou Horou) telany nad Moravou (fishing museum, Pool Moravian wine trails from a compact network  Strážnice (chateau wine cellars)  natural monument, portal bridge across the of marked cycling trails in the territory of all Sudoměřice  Petrov-Plže (historic wine Morava)  Uherské Hradiště the historic wine-making regions of South cellars)  Hodonín Moravia. Each of the nine regions has its CYCLING THROUGH THE VINEYARDS own wine trail, all of them are linked by the CYCLING THROUGH THE LAND OF STRÁŽNICE central Moravian Wine Trail from Znojmo to OF ANDRÉ Extended circuit on the instructional trail Uherské Hradiště. One of the most diverse wine-making routes will take you to Strážnice (museum, skansen), Bike riders and drivers are recommended to with many beautiful corners, unrepeatable Petrov (visit to the area of 60 historic wine taste wine is such a manner not to get clash views of the fruitful country and interesting cellars, wine bank) and Sudoměřice (wine with traffic regulations. This in practice encounters with wine. bank, complex of painted cellars), then to means to keep a long enough time interval The length of the route (Hustopeče – Vrbice): the Žerotín Hill with a sample vineyard with between tasting and continuing in your trip. 19 km different species, to Radějov (Rosarium Ro- In the meantime, you can for example visit Route: Hustopeče (House U Synků, almond seta) and then along the Service Tree Trail a historic monument or a natural locality or tree orchard, town hall)  Starovičky to the Travičná sheep pen and lookout tower you can also plan your wine tasting at the end (WWII tank battle memorial)  Velké Pav- – to the Service Tree Museum in Tvarožná of that day’s route. lovice (Granary)  Bořetice (Zázmoníky Lhota and then back to Strážnice (chateau nature reserve, lookout tower, The Free Re- wine cellars, accommodation). public of Kraví Hora)  Vrbice (wine cellars The lenght of the route: 22 km below the Stráž hill). From Vrbice, you Route: Strážnice (skansen)  Petrov-Plže can go on to Čejkovice (Templar stronghold (wine cellars)  Sudoměřice  Radějov (ro- and historic wine cellars) or Kobylí (mu- sarium)  Tvarožná Lhota (lookout tower, nicipal museum)  (mu- sheep pen)  Strážnice seum, windmill) BY BOAT TO WINE CELLAR CYCLING FOR THE WINES OF Navigation for groups on the Baa Channel UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ and through the crossing with the Morava The circuit will take you to the land of river from the pier in Veselí nad Moravou to

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UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ WINE TRAIL KYJOV WINE TRAIL and Riesling. You will ride to the former burghers’ as well You will explore the area of Kyjov, the land The length of the route I: 59 km as historic wine cellar, you will discover the of sun and wine, through the quiet highland Route:  Sudoměřice (tipping plant, beauty of the costumes in a private folklore landscape with the mosaic of fields, orchards technical monument, Starý potok wine cellar costume museum, will refresh yourselves in and vineyards, the forest-covered foothills of complex)  Petrov-Plže (wine cellar complex) the cool water of the gravel lakes or with de- the Chřiby and the Ždánice Forest.  Strážnice (Museum of the Southeastern licious wine. The length of the route: 90 km Moravian Village)  Radějov  Tvarožná The length of the route: 51 km Route: Vlkoš  Wooden Cross  Žádovice  Lhota (Museum of the Service Tree)  Route: Uherské Hradiště  Uherské Hradiště- Ježov (Hošálka natural monument)  Mora- Kněždub (house of the Slovácko painter Joža Mařatice (former burghers’ wine cellars)  vany  Kameňák  Čeložnice  Hrádek (Bo- Uprka)  Hroznová Lhota (pottery work- Uherské Hradiště-Sady  Popovice (pri- huslavice Slopes natural monument)  Mill shop)   Louka  Blatnička  Boršice vate museum of costumes)  Podolí  Ve- of Bukovany  Ostrovánky  Nechvalín   Hluk  Ostrožská Lhota letiny (historic wine cellars)  Vlčnov (wine Lovčice Brook and Jordánek  Ždánice (Vr- The length of the route II: 49 km cellars, Cicúrek water spring)  Dolní Němčí bas Museum)   Žarošice (Jewish Route: Bzenec  Strážnice (Museum of the (Museum At the Mill)  Hluk (stronghold) cemetery)  Uhřice  Janův Dvůr  Násed- Southeastern Moravian Village)   Ostrožská Lhota  Ostrožská Nová Ves lovice   Stavěšice  Strážovice  Veselí nad Moravou (Renaissance cha- (gravel pit lakes)  Kunovice (Air Museum) (Sportland Babylon)  Sobůlky  Kyjov teau with English park)  Uherský Ostroh  Uherské Hradiště  Ostrožská Nová ves  Ostrožská Lhota BZENEC WINE TRAIL  Blatnička  Blatnice pod Sv. Antonínkem MIKULOV WINE TRAIL Through the land of the Bzenec Lime and the (Roháče wine mount, Pod Starou horou You will see the beautiful nature of the Duna- beautiful environment of the Kyjov Upland wine cellars) jovice Hills, the surface of Novomlýnské lakes, with the dominant of Bzenec – with the hills the whiteness of the rocks of the Pálava Hills, full of vineyards and the remains of St. Flo- VELKÉ PAVLOVICE WINE TRAIL the floodplain forest along the Dyje river as rian Chapel. The length of the route: 33 km Through the area from Hustopeče and Klo- well as the renowned Lednice-Valtice Area. Route: Ježov  Žeravice (J. A. Komenský Me- bouky to Podivín and Moravský Žižkov, for The length of the route: 82 km morial)  Těmice  Bzenec (Vineyard, wine- the Gewurztraminer of Hustopeče and red Route: Mikulov (chateau, wine-making expo- making and gardening center, wine bank)  wines to Velké Pavlovice and Němčičky. sition)  Březí  Dobré Pole  Nový Přerov Domanín  Syrovín  Újezdec  Vážany  The length of the route I: 55 km (turn-off to the Stará Hora Wine Instruction- Polešovice (visit to the Wine Breeding Sta- Route: Hustopeče (one of the important al Trail in Novosedly, or newly opened bor- tion, wine tasting)  Nedakonice wine-making towns)  Šakvice  Zaječí  der crossing to Alt-Prerau in Austria)  Brod Přítluky  Rakvice  Podivín  Velké Bí- nad Dyjí  Pasohlávky (swimming)  Ivaň  MUTĚNICE WINE TRAIL lovice (Belegrady wine cellars, wine tasting Strachotín  Dolní Věstonice (archeological In the traces of the Templar knights to Čej- in an anabaptist cellar)  Vrbice  Kobylí exposition)  Pavlov (Baroque wine cellars, kovice with its stronghold and the 650 m long  Brumovice  Krumvíř  Bohumilice  municipal wine bank)  Milovice  Bulhary Templar cellars, through the hilly countryside  Šitbořice  Nikolčice  Kře-  Lednice (chateau, park)  Border Chateau with vineyards that bear the popular aroma- pice  Velké Němčice  Uherčice   Valtice (chateau, park, Wine Salon of the tic wines. The length of the route: 61 km  Hustopeče Czech Republic)  Úvaly  Sedlec  Mikulov Route: Čejkovice (Templar cellars, visit to the The length of the route II: 96 km wine bank, Čejkovice Wine Fair)  Čejč  Route: Hustopeče  Starovičky  Velké Pav- PODLUŽÍ WINE TRAIL  Šardice  Mistřín  Svatobořice lovice  Horní Bojanovice  Němčičky  A great circuit through the Southernmost,  Milotice (chateau, Šidleny wine cellars)  Bořetice  Vrbice  Kobylí  Brumovice  mainly flat wine-growing area will take to the Dubňany (Dubňanská Mount)  Mutěnice Morkůvky  Klobouky u Brna  Krumvíř  floodplain forests, the heart of the whole of (Mutěnice wine cellars)  Čejč Terezín Podluží to the old Slavic stronghold Valy near Mikulčice and the pond system on the Kyjo- STRÁŽNICE WINE TRAIL vka river. The length of the route: 113 km From Strážnice to the Blatnice Route: Břeclav  Pohansko (archeological ex- Stag, the popular mix- position in the Classicist chateau)  Lanžhot ture of Grüner (the Southernmost village of Moravia)  Sylvaner,  Tvrdonice  Týnec  Moravská Pinot Nová Ves  Mikulčice (Slavic stronghold in Blanc Mikulčice)  Hodonín (Masaryk Museum, microbrewery, Museum of Oil Extraction and Geology)  Rohatec (pier)   Ratíškovice (Museum in Railroad Car)  Dubňany (Dubňanská Mount)  Dolní Bojanovice (folklore and traditions)  Starý Poddvorov (windmill)  Nový Poddvorov  Prušánky (Nechory wine cellar alley, the largest wine- making village of the Podluží area)  Moravská Nová Ves  Hrušky  Břeclav 20 Poštorná Břeclav Culture and Museums

SLOVÁCKO LIVES WITH CULTURE Mikulov – Regional Museum

If you like interesting museums, galleries, concerts, festi- There are many art galleries as well. You can admire works vals and performances, you will definitely not be bored in of art in small galleries spread around the region in large gal- Slovácko. The local offer of culture is very diverse and you lery institutions in Uherské Hradiště, Hodonín and Břeclav. will certainly pick something to your liking. But the greatest of all of them is Slovácko itself. On The focus of the local museums is very wide. your walk through a Slovácko village or in the You can learn in them about the lives and streets of a historic town, during your visit work of the famous sons of the region, to a wine cellar or to some of the many such as J. A. Komenský – Comenius, the cultural events you see small products of founder of Czechoslovakia and its first the local craftsmen, carved wine bar- President T. G. Masaryk or the painter rels, paintings around the windows of Slovácko Joža Uprka. You can see and doors. for yourselves how the old Slavs lived, Slovácko honors its traditions, but it what life used to be like in the village is no skansen or museum. It is alive of Slovácko, learn about popular just like the outside world and it keeps customs, dressing; how oil is extract- changing. Interesting concerts are held ed in Slovácko, air planes are pro- here, festivals of classical as well as duced, vine is grown and processed, ethno and world music, film festivals how the famous pottery is made in Tu- and great theater shows. Come and pesy or how the border was watched. you will see where the life with culture is heading in the 21st century.

21 Culture and Museums

Přemysla Otakara II. 37, cated to the work of Joža and his brother 688 12 Uherský Brod, www.mjakub.cz Franta Úprka, the sculptor. ŽERAVICE HODONÍN Památník J. A. Komenského Galerie výtvarného umění (J. A. Komenský Memorial), (Art Gallery), Úprkova 2, 695 01 Hodonín, 696 47 Žeravice 190 http://ccsystem.cz/gvuhodonin KNĚŽDUB TOMÁŠ GARRIGUE MASARYK Rodný dům bratří Úprků Slovácko is the birth and childhood place (Úprka Brothers Native House), of T. G. Masaryk, the professor, writer and 696 64 Kněždub, www.knezdub.cz Uherský Brod – Museum of J. A. Komenský humanist and the co-founder of Czechoslo- UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ vakia in 1918. Tomáš Masaryk was born in Galerie Slováckého muzea (Slovácko GREAT PERSONALITIES OF SLOVÁCKO 1850 in Hodonín where today you can visit Museum Art Gallery), his museum. The exposition documents in Otakarova 103, 686 01 Uherské Hradiště, JAN AMOS KOMENSKÝ (COMENIUS) detail the different phases of his fruitful www.slovackemuzeum.cz The great Czech philosopher, theologist, writ- and unusual life, you can see many origi- er thinker and founder of modern pedagogics nal items relating to his personality and was born in 1592 in the area of Uherský illustrating the time of his life, accompa- Brod (probably in , Uherský Brod or nied by an audio-visual program. Another Komňa) and spent his childhood years here. exposition dedicated to President Masaryk Between 1604 and 1605, Comenius studied can be found in Čejkovice where his family in Strážnice and in 1616 he was ordained moved in 1856. He spent six of his child- a preacher of a Czech Brethren congrega- hood years here and between 1864 and tion in Žeravice. As a protestant, he was 1865 he worked here as a teaching assist- forced to leave his homeland after the battle ant. The third place related to Masaryk’s of the White Mountain and for many years secondary school studies is Hustopeče he lived and worked in the Polish center of where he studied at the Piarist school in the Brethren Union in Lešno. He then spent the years of 1861–63. His presence in the Hodonín – Masaryk Museum the rest of his life in Amsterdam, where he town is commemorated by the memorial died in 1670. plaque on the house in Dobrovského Street Today, the museum in Uherský Brod is an in- where he lived. President’s parents came MUSEUMS ternational documentation center of Come- back to Hustopeče at the end of their lives nius studies and it houses the world’s largest and are buried in the local cemetery. If you feel like going to a museum, you can exposition on his life and work entitled “Jan ČEJKOVICE choose from a wide offer. Ethnographic col- Amos Komenský to the Mankind”. The ex- Domek T. G. Masaryka – stálá expozice lections are featured namely in the museums position of the museum in nearby Nivnice (T. G. Masaryk’s House – permanent in Strážnice, Kyjov, Veselí nad Moravu and documents his life and features the precious exposition), 696 15 Čejkovice Uherské Hradiště. A unique exposition docu- Education library. HODONÍN menting the traditions and life in Slovácko On the site of the former Brethren congre- Masarykovo muzeum (Masaryk can be seen in the Museum of Southeastern gation in Žeravice, a memorial to J. A. Ko- Museum), Zámecké nám. 9, 695 01 Moravian Village in Strážnice. In the chateau menský was established that commemorates Hodonín, www.masaryk.info of Strážnice, you can admire the unique col- his ordination and the activities of the Czech lection of more than 400 music instruments. Brethren in the village. The Brethren educa- JOŽA UPRKA The traditional pottery from Tupesy is pre- tion is presented in memorial in Strážnice. The painter and graphic designer Joža sented in the specialized museum in Tupesy. In Komňa, from where the family of Komen- Uprka (1861–1940) made the folklore of The Regional Museum in Mikulov has a ský allegedly came, you will find an exposi- Slovácko famous with his work using the throught exposition on the wine-making. tion about the life of J. A. Komenský. motives of the environment of his home re- You can learn about flower-, vegetable- and KOMŇA gion. In his work, he captured the beauty wine-growing and wine making in Valtice Památník J. A. Komenského of Slovácko costumes and the sparkling where parts of the expositions of the Na- (J. A. Komenský Memorial), Komňa 33, atmosphere of the local traditions and to tional Agricultural Museum are located. 687 71 , www.komna.cz a great extent he shaped the regional artis- The expositions in Dolní Věstonice, Břeclav, NIVNICE tic life. For many years, he lived and worked Staré Město and Mikulčice focus on the ex- Nadační dům dr. Kachníka (Dr. Kachník in Hroznová Lhota in a house, built in 1904 tensive archaeological excavations and rare Foundation House), nám. Míru 138, according to the plans by the architect Du- historic finds. You should not miss the Ar- 687 51 Nivnice, www.nivnice.cz šan Jurkovič. Joža Uprka is buried in the chaeological Skansen in Modrá where the life STRÁŽNICE cemetery in his native Kněždub. Visitors of the old Slavs is presented in an unusual Památník bratrského školství (Memorial of can see his work in the galleries of Ho- and attractive form. the Brethren Education), donín and Uherské Hradiště. In Kněždub, All fans of technology and technical monu- Bratrská ulice, 696 62 Strážnice you can also visit the native house of the ments will enjoy the Air Museum in Kuno- UHERSKÝ BROD Uprka brothers with the exposition dedi- vice with 23 transport, sports and military Muzeum J. A. Komenského (Museum of J. A. Komenský), 22 Slovácko Lives with Culture

Dukelské nám. 23, 693 01 Hustopeče, RATÍŠKOVICE www.hustopece-city.cz Muzeum ve Vagónu (Museum in Railroad KLOBOUKY U BRNA Car), U trati, 696 02 Ratíškovice, Městské muzeum (Municipal Museum), www.ratiskovka.com Zámecká 8, 691 72 Klobouky u Brna, STARÉ MĚSTO www.kloboukyubrna.cz Památník Velké Moravy (Memorial to Větrný mlýn (Windmill), Great Moravia), Jezuitská 1885, 691 72 Klobouky u Brna, 686 02 Staré Město, www.slovackemuzeum.cz Kunovice – Air Museum www.kloboukyubrna.cz STARÝ PODDVOROV KOBYLÍ Větrný mlýn (Windmill), 696 16 Starý airplanes. You might also want to svisit the Muzeum obce Kobylí (Municipal Poddvorov, www.poddvorov.cz/mlyn.htm windmills in Kuželov, Starý Poddvorov or Museum of Kobylí), Osvobození 135, STRÁŽNICE Klobouky u Brna, the tipping plant near 691 10 Kobylí, www.kobyli.cz Muzeum vesnice jihovýchodní Moravy Sudoměřice, the Museum of Oil Extraction (Museum of the Southeastern Moravian and Geology in Hodonín or the Museum in Expozice rybářství (Fishing Museum), Village), Národní ústav lidové kultury, Railroad Car in Ratíškovice. Kostelany nad Moravou 255, Zámek 672, 696 62 Strážnice, www.nulk.cz 686 01 Uherské Hradiště 1 Expozice hudebních nástrojů (Exposition BOJKOVICE KUNOVICE of Musical Instruments), Národní ústav Muzeum Bojkovska, Zámek Nový Světlov Letecké muzeum Kunovice lidové kultury, Zámek 672, (Museum of Bojkovice, Chateau of Nový (Air Museum Kunovice), Letecká, 696 62 Strážnice, www.nulk.cz Světlov), 687 71 Bojkovice, 686 04 Kunovice, www.slovackemuzeum.cz Městské muzeum (Municipal Museum), www.cz-museums.cz KUŽELOV nám. Svobody 486, 696 62 Strážnice, BŘECLAV Větrný mlýn (Windmill), 696 73 Hrubá www.straznice-mesto.cz Městské muzeum a galerie Břeclav Vrbka, www.technicalmuseum.cz Muzeum mlynářství (Museum of Milling), (Municipal Museum and Gallery Břeclav), KYJOV 696 62 Strážnice, www.straznicko.cz U Tržiště 10, 690 02 Břeclav, Vlastivědné muzeum v Kyjově (Homeland SUDOMĚŘICE www.muzeum.breclav.org Museum in Kyjov), Palackého 70, Výklopník – technická památka (Tipping Slovanské Hradisko Pohansko (Slavic 697 01 Kyjov, www.masaryk.info Plant – technical monument), Stronghold), Zámek Pohansko, MIKULČICE 696 66 Sudoměřice, www.vyklopnik.er.cz 690 02 Břeclav, www.muzeum.breclav.org Slovanské hradiště v Mikulčicích (Slavic TUPESY BUCHLOVICE Stronghold in Mikulčice), Mikulčice – Valy, Muzeum tupeské keramiky (Museum of Muzeum Podhradí (Museum of Castle 696 19 Mikulčice, www.mikulcice-valy.info Tupesy Pottery), Tupesy 118, Village), náměstí Svobody 24, MIKULOV 687 07 Tupesy, www.muzeumkeramiky.cz 687 08 Buchlovice, www.buchlovice.cz Regionální muzeum v Mikulově (Regional TVAROŽNÁ LHOTA DIVÁKY Museum in Mikulov), Zámek 1, 692 01 Muzeum oskeruší (Museum of the Service Expozice bratří Mrštíků (Brothers Mrštík Mikulov, www.rmm.cz Tree), Tvarožná Lhota 230, Exposition), Diváky 57, Židovská synagoga (Synagogue), Husova 11, 696 62 Strážnice, www.straznicko.cz 691 71 Diváky, www.rmm.cz 692 01 Mikulov, www.rmm.cz UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ DOLNÍ VĚSTONICE Dietrichsteinská hrobka (Dietrichstein Slovácké muzeum v Uherském Hradišti Archeologická expozice (Archaeological Crypt), Náměstí, 692 01 Mikulov, (The Museum of Slovácko in Uherské Exposition), 691 02 Dolní Věstonice, www.mikulov.cz Hradiště), Smetanovy sady 179, 686 01 www.rmm.cz Expozice z historie kostela sv. Václava Uherské Hradiště, www.slovackemuzeum.cz DUBŇANY a kostnice (Exposition on the history of UHERSKÝ BROD Stálá expozice o historii hornictví St. Wenceslas church and Ossuary), Muzeum J. A. Komenského (Museum of a sklářství v Dubňanech a na Hodonínsku Kostelní nám. 2, 692 01 Mikulov, J. A. Komenský), Přemysla Otakara II. 37, (Permanent exposition on the history of www.mikulov.info 688 12 Uherský Brod, www.mjakub.cz mining and glass making in Dubňany and Exposition Verbo et exemplo, Kostelní VALTICE in the Hodonín area), Komenského 282, nám. 2, 692 01 Mikulov, www.mikulov.info Národní zemědělské muzeum (National 696 03 Dubňany MODRÁ Agricultural Museum), HODONÍN Archeoskanzen (Archaeological Skansen), nám. Svobody 8, 691 42 Valtice, Muzeum naftového dobývání a geologie 687 06 Velehrad, www.archeoskanzen.cz www.nzmvaltice.wz.cz (Museum of Oil Extraction and Geolo- PASOHLÁVKY Městské muzeum (Municipal museum), gy), Kasárenská 1022, 695 01 Hodonín, Archeologická výstava Římané na Mušově nám. Svobody 4, 691 42 Valtice, http://mng.webz.cz (Archaeological exposition The Romans in www.radnice-valtice.cz Masarykovo muzeum (Masaryk Museum), Mušov), ATC Merkur, 691 22 Pasohlávky, Expozice ostrahy státních hranic (Exposi- Zámecké nám. 9, 695 01 Hodonín, www.pasohlavky.cz tion on the guarding of the border), www.masaryk.info POPOVICE Celňák 974, 691 42 Valtice HUSTOPEČE Potomákovo muzeum krojů (Potomák’s VESELÍ NAD MORAVOU Městské muzeum a galerie Hustopeče Museum of Costumes), Městské muzeum ve Veselí nad Moravou (Municipal Museum and Gallery), Popovice 39, 686 04 Kunovice (Municipal Museum in Veselí nad Mora- vou), Bartolomějské nám. 41, 698 01 Veselí nad Moravou, www.masaryk.info 23 Culture and Museums

GALLERIES T. G. Masaryk grew up. This will take you to program)  Uherské Hradiště Hodonín as well as to the Podluží and Kyjov Lovers of art will find many important works areas. Apart from the museum expositions JOURNEY ON THE MUSEUMS AND of historical as well contemporary art in the dedicated to President Masaryk, you can also EXPOSITIONS OF SLOVÁCKO galleries in Slovácko. The works of doz- visit old Slavic strongholds, wine cellars and Start your trip in Mikulov, the town with the ens of artists are amazing witnesses to the the Baroque chateau in Milotice. unique wine-making exposition and the Giant times, trends as well as creative invention Day 1: Hodonín (Masaryk Museum) navi- Cask through Čejkovice with the monuments and courage. The galleries in Hodonín and gate on the Morava river Hodonín (Museum of the Templar order to the archaeological Uherské Hradiště feature permanent exposi- of Oil Extraction and Geology) Mikulčice skansen in Modrá and the Baa Channel to tions documenting to a great extent the work (Slavic stronghold) the heart of Slovácko – Uherské Hradiště of the painters of Southeastern Moravia in Day 2: Hodonín Břeclav (Slavic strong- with the expositions and gallery of the Mu- the 20th century such as Joža Uprka, Stanis- hold of Pohansko and Municipal Museum seum of Slovácko. Then go on to the wine cel- lav Lolek, Jaroslav Dobrovolský and others. and Gallery Břeclav) Čejkovice (house of lars in Vlčnov and to Uherský Brod to see the Apart from the permanent expositions, you T. G. Masaryk, Templar stronghold and his- world’s largest museum collection dedicated can also visit temporary exhibitions of Czech toric wine cellars) Dubňany (get together in to J. A. Komenský. and European art. Information on these ex- wine cellar) Day 1: Mikulov – arrival, accommodation, hibitions is available in information centers. Day 3: Hodonín  Milotice (Baroque cha- information, festive welcome dinner There are also dozens of private sales galle- teau with park) Kyjov (Homeland museum) Day 2: Mikulov (tour of the historic town, ries offering interesting pieces from Slovácko Strážnice (Municipal Museum and Mu- Dietrichstein Crypt, chateau with the exposi- or the Harvest gallery in the chateau of Miku- seum of Milling) Petrov-Plže (historic wine tion of the Regional Museum, Jewish quarter lov where you can admire the works created cellars) Hodonín with synagogue and Jewish cemetery, walk on during the annual summer workshops. the Stations of the Cross up the Holly Hill, WONDERING THROUGH THE dinner in wine restaurant) BŘECLAV COUNTRY OF J. A. KOMENSKÝ Day 3: Baroque chateau in Milotice  Městské muzeum a galerie Břeclav (Munici- In three days, see the most interesting muse- Čejkovice (Templar stronghold and historic pal Museum and Gallery Břeclav), U Tržiště ums of Uherské Hradiště, Uherský Brod, the wine cellars), festive dinner in wine cellar 10, 690 02 Břeclav, www.muzeum.breclav.org land of J. A. Komenský and Strážnice, the with wine tasting HODONÍN birthplace of the Slovácko artists – the Úprka Day 4: Čejkovice  Modrá (archaeological Galerie výtvarného umění (Art Gallery), brothers. Make your trip more interesting skansen – Great Moravian stronghold)  Úprkova 2, 695 01 Hodonín, and go navigate on the Baa Channel. Uherské Hradiště (tour of the town, the Mu- http://ccsystem.cz/gvuhodonin Day 1: Uherské Hradiště (the Museum of seum of Slovácko, Gallery of the Museum of UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ Slovácko, tour of the town, Gallery of the Slovácko)  navigation on the Baa Channel Galerie Slováckého muzea (Slovácko Mu- Museum of Slovácko)  Staré Město (Memo- with program  dinner with local specialties, seum Art Gallery), Otakarova 103, 686 01 rial of Great Moravia)  Tupesy (Museum get together in wine cellar with music pro- Uherské Hradiště, www.slovackemuzeum.cz of Tupesy Pottery)  Modrá (archaeological gram skansen, lookout tower over Modrá)  Uher- Day 5: Uherské Hradiště  stronghold in CULTURAL AND SOCIAL EVENTS ské Hradiště Hluk  Vlčnov (wine cellars)  Uherský Day 2: Uherské Hradiště  Uherský Brod (J. Brod (tour of the town, Museum of J. A. Popular cultural events with long traditions A. Komenský Museum)  Bojkovice (Museum Komenský)  Luhačovice (accommodation, form an integral part of life in Slovácko. of Bojkovice in the chateau of Nový Světlov) dinner, cultural program – according to the People live here with culture all year round  Komňa (Memorial of J. A. Komenský) up-to-date offer) and you have a unique opportunity to vi-  Hluk (houses protected as monuments)  Day 6: Luhačovice (tour of the town, the spa sit some of the many cultural events with Uherské Hradiště colonnade, mineral springs, Pozlovice water their unrepeatable atmosphere, such as the Day 3: Uherské Hradiště  Kunovice (Air dam, dinner, evening promenade) Opening of the Baa Channel, or film events Museum of Slovácko)  Kuželov (windmill) Day 7: Departure like the Summer Film School in Uherské  Kněždub (native house of the Úprka bro- Hradiště, the event entitled “It’s also your thers)  Tvarožná Lhota (Museum concern”, music festivals and contests such of the Service Tree, Travičná as the Golden Bugle, Concentus Moraviae, lookout tower, sheep the Touches of Strážnice, Guitar Festival, pen)  Strážnice the Festival of Music Instruments of Folk- (navigate lore Bands, the Nations of the Dyje Festival on the Baa or the festivals like the Garlic Festival in the Channel chateau in Buchlovice or St. Lawrence Festi- with val. The Slovácko Theater is also one of the best theaters in the country. The detailed cultural calendar is part of the catalogue or can be found at www.slovacko.cz.

RECOMMENDED ROUTES AND PROGRAMS 24 IN THE TRACES OF T. G. MASARYK Explore the beauties of the region where Nature and Landscape

TREASURES OF NATURE Service Trees above Strážnice

What makes the nature and the landscape of Slovácko so uni- with vineyards. And they were foresters, gardeners, founders que that the part of Moravia has three territories protected by of ponds, builders and aristocrats as well as peasants who the UNESCO? What brought the White Carpathians and the step by step turned the moorlands around the Dyje river into Lower Morava the prestigious statues of a biosphere reserves, the admired Garden of Europe – the Lednice-Valtice Area. the same that was granted to for example the Yellowstone There are, however, many more places in Slovácko that National Park? And why did the Lednice-Valtice Area become abound with natural beauty. Our restless ancestors left their one of the world heritage sites, just like e.g. Versailles? traces all over the land. You will find vineyard in almost eve- The answer is obvious – it was our ancestors and their abilities ry village as well as plum, apple, apricot and other fruit or- to live harmonically with their environment that they loved, chards. For centuries, foresters kept planting beech, oak and worked, beautified and sang about in many songs. They pine woods from the Chřiby to the Morava and Dyje were herdsmen with their flocks, reapers with their confluence. Many of these places are now protected scythes, that brought about the White Carpathians as natural parks or small-scale natural reser- flower meadows with orchids, lilies, sword flags as ves. The land of Slovácko always yielded its well as the solitary stately oaks, limes and service fruits to earnest farmers – for the joy of the trees, under whose treetops they found shades and tongue, eyes and soul. Living proofs of that shelter from bad weather. They were tenacious are the hundred-years-old service trees, highlanders who with their sweat moistened the the tree of Slovácko and the largest fruit picturesque mosaic of little fields, meadows and trees in Europe. Come and see that until orchards in Kopanice. They were wine-makers today, nothing about it has changed. who planted the glowing hillsides of the Pálava

Military Orchid 25 Nature and Landscape

 Správa CHKO Bílé Karpaty (Adminis-  Malý Lopeník  Lopeník • Length 7.5 km tration of Protected Landscape Area of • 8 stops• suitable for walking and cycling the White Carpathians), Nádražní 318, 763 26 Luhačovice, www.bilekarpaty.cz 5 IT Moravské Kopanice  Vzdělávací a informační středisko History of Starý Hrozenkov, folklore cos- Bílé Karpaty (Educational and Informa- tume of Žítková, Carpathian fauna and flo- tion Center of the White Carpathians), ra, folklore architecture of Kopanice Bartolomějské nám. 47, 698 01 Veselí basic route 12 km: Starý Hrozenkov (village nad Moravou, www.bilekarpaty.cz/vis square)  Žítková, optional turn off to Lok- ov (+ 5 km)  Žítkovský Hill  clearings of INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS Pitín  turn-off to Hutě (+ 1 km)  Starý 1 IT Bojkovická Hrozenkov • 14 stops • suitable for walking Pyramidal Orchid Town of Bojkovice, fruit-growing, orchid and cycling meadows, Carpathian beech woods, the Olšava river 6 IT Around Hrozenkov PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA OF   THE WHITE CARPATHIANS Bojkovice (train station) Pitín Hostětín History of Starý Hrozenkov, agriculture in  Šanov  springs of the Olšava  longer, Kopanice, fauna and flora, Žítková, Vyškovec 24-km route goes on towards Kyjov  Boj- Shorter 5 km route: Starý Hrozenkov (vil- The White Carpathians with the tallest peak kovice, shorter, 16-km routes goes down the lage square)  Žítková  Starý Hrozenkov of Velká Javořina (970 m) lie along the Czech- valley of the Olšava  Pitín  Bojkovice • 10 longer 13 km route: Starý Hrozenkov (vil- Slovak border on the area of 715 km2. In stops • suitable for walking and cycling lage square)  Bedové  Vyškovec  Val- 1996, this protected landscape area was mont cottage  Starý Hrozenkov • 12 stops included in the world-wide UNESCO net- • suitable for walking and cycling on moun- work of biosphere reserves and its most tain bikes valuable parts are proposed to be included in NATURA 2000, the European network 7 Service Tree Trail of special protected areas. For the Southern Tvarožná Lhota, Museum of the Service part of the White Carpathians, large flower- Tree, Travičná sheep pen with arboretum, ing orchid meadows with isolated shrubs are Travičná lookout tower, Žerotín typical, similar to natural parks. The central Basic route 5 km: Tvarožná Lhota (Museum and Eastern parts of the White Carpathians of the Service Tree)  Travičná  turn-off to are characterized by small farmsteads with Čertoryje National Nature Reserve the 3 km circuit  Radějov  Holý Hill  fields, meadows and pastures also called Žerotín  Radějov  Tvarožná Lhota • suit- kopanice. Among the wild animals that pros- 2 IT Javořinská able for walking and cycling per in the forests of the White Carpathians Velká nad Veličkou, traditions of the are lynxes or wild cats, game such as roes, Horňácko region, Velká Javořina reserve, 8 IT On the green through Hostětín deer and boar. Mills Environmental projects in the village – fruit The most valuebale parts of the White Car- Velká nad Veličkou (train station)  drying and cider house, root sewage treat- pathians are protected as national nature Javorník, turn-off to the short 5 km circuit ment station, biomass heating plant reserves. One of the oldest nature reserves  Kubíkův vrch  Nová Lhota, turn-off Hostětín (village square)  Hostětín • Length in Moravia is the beech primaeval forest on to the medium 16 km circuit  longer, 23 1.5 km • 4 stops • suitable for walking and the Northern foothills of Velká Javořina. km circuit goes on to Velká Javořina  Su- cycling The typical White Carpathian meadows are chov Mills  Velká nad Veličkou • 14 stops found in the national nature reserves of • walking only 9 IT Šumárnická Porážky, Zahrady pod Hájem, Jazevčí or in Villages of Horňácko and Dolňácko, ceme- the large meadow complex of Čertoryje with 3 IT Květná tery in Kněždub, archeology, Carpathian about 20 species of precious orchids, lilies, Village of Strání, fauna and flora of Velká flora nad fauna, wind energy sword flags or gentians. The White Carpathi- Javořina, woods and primaeval forests, Strážnice (train station)  Žerotín  Ra- ans are nice to visit at any time of the year. game, the festivals of Javorina dějov  Tvarožná Lhota  Kněždub  In summer you can go on beautiful hikes, Květná (glass works)  Nová Hora  Šumárník  Malá Vrbka  Hrubá Vrbka horse rides or go cycling on mountain bikes. Mechnáčky  the Svináry brook  Kaštinka  Velká nad Veličkou • Length 18 km • 18 There are many well marked tourist trails.  Květná (border) • Length 7 km • 9 stops stops • suitable for walking and cycling You can have a rest by the water, too – at the • suitable for walking, cycling, cross-coun- Lučina near Tvarožná Lhota or in Ordějov try skiing and horse riding by Bánov. If you like cross-country skiing, you will appreciate the ideal snow conditions 4 IT Lopeník on the White Carpathian ranges in winter. To Village of Lopeník, fauna and flora, geology, go downhill skiing, you can visit several ski range of Velký Lopeník, forestry, folklore centers – Javořina, Mikulčin vrch, Lopeník, architecture Javorník, , Strání or Radějov. Lopeník (municipal hall)  the Solisko brook

26 Velká Javořina Treasures of Nature

Pálava Hills Green lizard

BIOSPHERE RESERVE OF THE out the nearby hill of Turold with a cave  Správa CHKO Pálava (Administration of LOWER MORAVA with karstic decoration, the Holly Hill the Protected Landscape Area of Pálava), with the Stations of the Cross and the pil- Náměstí 32, 692 01 Mikulov, The Biosphere Reserve of the Lower Mo- grimage church. In all of the steppe reserves www.nature.cz rava of the area of more than 300 km2 was you can find the flowers of adonis or sword  Centrum ekologické výchovy Pálava founded in 2003 by the extension of the ori- flags or the praying mantis. (Center of Ecological Education Pálava), ginal biosphere reserve of the Pálava with The PLA also includes a unique example of Náměstí 32, 692 01 Mikulov, the Lednice-Valtice Area and the floodplain the Dyje floodplain – Oxbow Lake, inhabited www.cev.palava.cz forests at the confluence of the Morava and by the True Beaver, among others, or the the Dyje. The contemporary reserve is a Salt marsh by the pond of Nesyt, one of the INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS unique complex of the ecosystems of the last localities of halophytic flora in the Czech 10 IT Děvín limestone outlier of the Pálava, the unique lands. The Pálava and the area below it has Flora and fauna of the Pálava Hills, castle Central European low floodplain on the ever been inhabited by the man, as manifest- of Děvičky, geological composition, game in lower reaches of the Kyjovka, Dyje and ed archeological finds of world significance the reserve, etc. Morava rivers and the cultural landscape such as the Venus of Věstonice. The Pálava Soutěska (access from Klentnice on red of the Lednice-Valtice Area. There are Hills is a tourist destination for tourists from trail)  Děvičky (access from Pavlov on three bird reserves in the territory of the all over the country as well as from abroad green trail or from Dolní Věstonice on Biosphere Reserve of the Lower Morava: from early spring to late autumn. In April, red)  Martinka  Děvín • 4 circuits, total the Pálava Hills, The Lednice Fishponds many come here to welcome the spring, other length of 11 km • 18 stops • suitable for and the Confluence-Tvrdonice and other 17 spend their summer holidays in the area hik- walking localities of European significance. ing, cycling or swimming and the autumn is  Biosférická rezervace Dolní Morava, popular for its colors as well as for the fresh 11 IT Turold o. p. s. (Biosphere Reserve of the Lower wine and the wine-picking festivals. Geology, speleology, paleontology, environ- Morava, o. p. s.), Národních hrdinů 23, Tourist information center staff or the PLA mental protection, geopark 690 02 Břeclav, www.dolnimorava.org Pálava Administration in Mikulov will cer- Mikulov (Turold quarry)  geopark  Mi- tainly help you choose the best routes and kulov • Length 300 m • 8+1 stops • suitable PROTECTED LANDSCAPE AREA programs. for walking OF THE PÁLAVA

The Protected Landscape Area of the Pál- ava lies at the border with Austria and is an example of a harmonic landscape in the South of Moravia. The PLA of the area of only 83 km2 is a part of the Biosphere Re- serve of the Lower Morava. The Pálava Hills is a bird area of the European system of NATURA 2000. Most of the most valuable reserves are lo- cated on the main range of the Pálava Hills formed by pure limestone. The tallest peak of the Pálava range is Děvín (550 m) with the medieval castle ruins of Děvičky. These ruins together with the ruins of the Sirotčí castle on the nearby Table Mount form the unmistakable panorama of the Pálava Hills. That, however, would not be complete with- Instructional Trails Děvín

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views. The two central points are the cha- teaus in Lednice and Valtice with decorative gardens and parks. The overall impression of the Area is finished with a sensitive se- lection and location of exotic trees. Part of the area was traditionally exploited by ag- riculture and the local vineyards have great reputation. You can diversify your visit to the chateau of Lednice by a romantic navigation on the Dyje. The Area includes the national natu- ral reserve Lednice Fishponds, an impor- tant ornitological locality and a Bird Area Stag Beetle Lednice Fishponds of NATURA 2000; you can walk in it on the instructional trail. Remarkable are also the INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS remnants of the flooplain forests of the Dyje- 13 IT Floodplain Forest CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE Morava floodplain in the Eastern part of the Nature of the floodplain forest, oxbow lakes LEDNICE-VALTICE AREA Area. The hard-wood floodplain landscape Břeclav (behind the chateau, Boar Reserve) at the confluence of the Morava, Dyje and  Jan’s Castle • Length 6.1 km • 15 stops • The cultural landscape of the Lednice-Val- Kyjovka rivers is the last one of its kind in suitable for walking and cycling tice Area, called the Garden of Europe, is a Europe. unique work with natural and architectural The Lednice-Valtice Area also has precious CHŘIBY NATURAL PARK beauty. It occupies the area of almost 200 remains of the prehistoric and early medieval km2 between Lednice, Valtice and Břeclav settlements of the landscape by humans. One The small mountain range of the Chřiby will and it is considered the largest complex of of the most important archeological monu- surprise with the abundance of natural and composed landscape in Europe and proba- ments in the Czech Republic is the unique landscape beauty, romantic forest corners bly in the world. The Liechtensteins – the locality of Pohansko, a testimony of the old- and many interesting and memorable spots. former owners of the estate – managed with est Slavic settlement in South Moravia. Among the natural monuments is Budačina, the help of foremost European architects, a small group of sandstone rocks, Velká artists and gardeners to underline the natu- INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS skála with a pseudo-karstic cave as well the ral beauty of the area with remarkable arti- 12 IT Lednice Fishponds Břestek rock, very poplar with rock-climb- facts. From the end of the 18th century until Nature and history of the fishpond system ers. The natural formation of Pulpit with the middle of the 19th century, this work of and ornitological reserve carved stairs is a popular lookout spot from art in the form of a natural park was creat- Mill Pond (dam)  Lednice • Length 15 km where you can see the Cimburk castle ruins ed with the dominant chateaus of Lednice • 17 stops • suitable for walking and cy- as well as the Koryčany lake. Another look- and Valtice in 1992, the whole area was pro- cling out tower is near the village of Modrá and claimed a landscape monument area and in on the top of the Chřiby’s tallest hill – Brdo. 1996, it was included in the UNESCO list of THE DYJE FLOODPLAIN NATURAL The dense and well-marked network of tour- world heritage. In 2002, the Lednice-Val- PARK ist trails will take you to the castle of Buchlov tice area also became part of the Biosphere or to the remains of the Great Moravian St. Reserve of the Lower Morava. The Dyje Floodplain Natural Park lies to Clement’s stronghold near Osvětimany. The Area is formed by a complex of fish- the North of Břeclav on the right bank of www.chriby.cz ponds, woods, romantic chateaus with the Dyje in the Lednice-Valtice Area. It is parks and follies (small decorative park formed by floodplain forests, meadows and INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS structures sensitively set in the landscape pools. Except for many protected and rare 14 IT Boří and today precious architectural monu- plants and animals, you can see the rare Nature of the foothills of the Chřiby, tra- ments), linked with long alleys and through- cresses, efts, sawyer beetles or beavers. vertine cascade, history of the settlement of the area Divoky (village square)  valley of the Di- voky brook  peak of Kamenec (397 m a. s. l.)  Divoky • Length 4.6 km • 15 stops • suitable for walking

15 IT Fauna and flora of the Chřiby Nature of the Chřiby, Modrá lookout tower, cascade of ponds Velehrad (Convent Pond)  Modrá  Modrá Brook  King’s Table • Length 5 km • 5 stops • suitable for walking and cycling

28 Pohansko Treasures of Nature

16 IT Understanding Life around the ponds, archeological skan- sen, replica of the old Slavic church Velehrad (Basilica)  Convent Pond  Mo- drá (archeological skansen)  Díly • Length 1.5 km • accessible on wheelchairs, suitable for walking and cycling

17 IT Spáčilova Komínky sandstone rocks, old Slavic burial mounds Kostelany  Halenkovice (Budačina)  Bunč  Komínky • Length 13.2 km • 5 stops • Strážnice Morava River Valley Natural Park suitable for walking and cycling 19 IT Rochus species of edible mushrooms. On the South- MIKULČICE FLOODPLAIN NATURAL Historic and natural points of interest of western edge slopes you can see pasqueflow- PARK Uherské Hradiště and surroundings ers, adonises and sword flags. Very frequent Uherské Hradiště-Mařatice  Černá hora • are common buzzards, black woodpeckers, The natural park of Mikulčice Floodplain Length 1 km • circuit with 7 stops • suit- middle spotted woodpeckers and golden ori- is an example of floodplain landscape of the able for walking oles. The Ždánice Forest Natural Park is an river Morava. The dominant type of vegeta- ideal place for walking and cycling. tion is floodplain forest composed of elm, STRÁŽNICE MORAVA RIVER ash, oak and hornbeam trees. In the rich un- VALLEY NATURAL PARK INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS dergrowth we can see wild garlic, corydalis, 22 IT Through the Ždánice Forest celadine, snowdrop and other species. The The natural park occupies the area of the Ždánice, the Ždánice Forest Natural Park, natural meanders of the river and the oxbow naturally meandring Morava river with natural points of interest, Jordánek water lakes and now cut off from the riverbed. remnants of oxbow lakes, wet meadows and spring, oil and gas extraction fragments of annually flooded floodplain Ždánice (bus station)  Jordánek  Lovčice PRAKŠICE HIGHLAND NATURAL forest. Here you can see rookeries of storks • Length 13.5 km • 17 stops • suitable for PARK and herons, colonies of sand martins with walking and cycling nests in the river flans sometimes up to 13 m This natural formation lies between Uher- tall, traces of active true beaver population EXPOSITIONS, LOOKOUT TOWERS... ské Hradiště and Uherský Brod on the right and many other phenomena related to the bank of the Olšava river. It is mostly com- undisturbed development of the floodplain BOŘETICE posed of meadows, orchards, pastures and landscape. The possibility of observing Kraví Hora lookout tower fields. The area is important especially due from a boat or a canoe makes it even more A view of South Moravian wine-making vil- to the occurrence of many thermophilous attractive. You can get on a boat in Veselí lages from the height of 12 m species of animals. The nature reserves of nad Moravou, in Strážnice or Hodonín. Rovná Hora, Vrchové-Chrástě and the nat- A 10 km long cycling trail crosses the natu- BUCHLOVICE ural monument of Terasy-Vinohradské have ral park that starts at the Baa Channel pier State Chateau of Buchlovice, chateau park rare species of butterflies. Here you can see in Petrov. Collection of fuchsias of all over the world common blues, coppers and old world and from the chateau gardens, handicapped ani- yellow swallowtails. Do not miss the beauti- INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS mals rescue station ful view of the area from the lookout tower 20 IT Blowing Sands Státní zámek Buchlovice, 687 08 Buchlovice, in Lhotka. Bzenec  Bzenec-Přívoz  Litner cabin  www.zamek-buchlovice.cz Blowing Sands National Nature Monument INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS  meanders of the Morava • Length 4 km • Morava River 18 IT Hradčovice – Drslavice 6 stops • suitable for walking Natural points of interest, fauna and flora of the Prakšice Highland Natural Park 21 IT Dúbrava Hradčovice (village square)  Rovná hora Natural points of interest of the Dúbrava  Vrchové  Drslavice • Length 5 km • 9 forest complex stops • suitable for walking Hodonín (ZOO)  Hodonín • Length 2.5 km • circuit • suitable for walking

ŽDÁNICE FOREST NATURAL PARK

The whole territory is covered by contiguous forest with dominant hornbeam and beech vegetation. The forests are rich in various

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BUKOVANY Bukovany Mill lookout tower A view of the Kyjov area from the height of 11 m

HRADČOVICE Lhotka lookout tower A view of the Prakšice Highland and the White Carpathians from the height of 18 m Mikulov – Na Turoldu Cave KOSTELANY Brdo lookout tower TVAROŽNÁ LHOTA VELKÝ LOPENÍK A view of the Chřiby from the height of 24 m Muzeum oskeruší (Museum of the Service Lookout tower at Velký Lopeník Tree), Interactive exposition dedicated to Lookout tower made from oak beams stands KYJOV the tree of Slovácko – the service tree right on the Czech-Slovak border, view from Vlastivědné muzeum v Kyjově (Homeland Tvarožná Lhota 230, 696 62 Strážnice, the height of 22 m Museum) www.straznicko.cz Nature in the Kyjov Area – permanent VESELÍ NAD MORAVOU exposition, Travičná sheep pen Vzdělávací a informační středisko Bílé Palackého 70, 697 22 Kyjov, Excursion spot, arboretum of original trees Karpaty (Educational and Information www.masaryk.info and garden with herbs of the White Car- Center of the White Carpathians) pathians Exposition “Nature of Southeastern Mora- LEDNICE via”, information, booklets Akvárium Malawi (Malawi Aquarium) Travičná lookout tower Bartolomějské nám. 47, 698 01 Veselí nad Permanent exposition of marine flora and Exposition of the nature and culture of Moravou, www.bilekarpaty.cz/visEZKY fauna the PLA White Carpathians, view from the Zámek 2, 691 44 Lednice, height of 35 m Brdo Lookout Tower www.akvariummalawi.cz www.tvarozna-lhota.cz

Lednice – Minaret UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ Na Rovnině lookout tower A view from the height of 24 of the Morava river valley

VALTICE Národní zemědělské muzeum (National Agricultural Museum), Expositions on the development of flower-, vegetable- and fruit- growing, nám. Svobody 8, 691 42 Valtice, www.nzmvaltice.wz.cz

VÁŽANY Vážany lookout tower A view from the height of 10 m

Minaret A view of the Lednice park from the heigh of 55 m

MIKULOV Na Turoldu Cave Unique needle and ball stalactites U Lomu 54, 692 01 Mikulov

Geopark Turold Geopark near the entrance to the cave presents 17 basic minerals in- cluding cuts

MODRÁ Lookout tower A view of the Morava river valley 30 from the height of 5 m Treasures of Nature

RECOMMENDED ROUTES AND take a look from the lookout tower on the PROGRAMS tallest hill of the Chřiby and drink from the miraculous water spring. Below are some ideas for routes through the The length of the route: 6.5 km nature of Slovácko. You can of course use the Bunč (tourist and recreational center in the above mentioned instructional trails. During middle of the Northeastern range at the al- your visits to the protected area, please be titude of 480 m)  Vylízaná skála (massive quiet and walk only on the marked paths. rock)  Brdo (a peak of the Chřiby at 587 meters above sea level with the tallest Mora- THROUGH THE NATURE OF THE vian stone lookout tower)  Roštín Chapel WHITE CARPATHIANS (chapel with statue of Virgin Mary from You will explore the Carpathian nature with 1907 with the nearby drinking water spring) broad-leaf forests and woods, orchid mead-  Roštín ows, typical highland villages, orchards with original species of fruit and protected spe- WALKING FROM STŘÍLKY TO cies of animals and plants. KORYČANY The length of route: 115 km CYCLING AROUND THE PÁLAVA You will explore the Northern part of the Strážnice  Radějov  Travičná (lookout HILLS Chřiby, take a look from the Pulpit and visit tower, sheep pen with arboretum)  Lučina  This route will offer beautiful views of the two medieval castle ruins. Čertoryje (meadow reserve)  Hrubá Vrbka Pálava Hills and the colouring of the wine- The length of the route: 18 km  Velká nad Veličkou  Zahrady pod Hájem -making villages below it. Střílky (unique Baroque cemetery)  castle (reserve)  Jazevčí (reserve)  Búrová (re- The length of the route: 25 km of Střílky (13th century castle ruins)  Sad serve)  Porážky (reserve)  Velká Javořina Mikulov  Kočičí skála  Klentnice  Sirotčí Valley (valley of the Stupava river)  Pulpit (primaeval forest)  Strání  Nová hora (re- Castle  Pavlov (wine making village)  Dol- (view from the rock formation with carved serve)  Velký Lopeník (lookout tower)  ní Věstonice  Nové Mlýny Water Works stairs and two-armed iron cross)  Kozel  Starý Hrozenkov  Žítková  Bojkovice   Horní Věstonice  Perná  Bavory  Cimburk (castle ruins open to the public)  Luhačovice  Valašské Klobouky Mikulov Koryčany

HIKE ON THE RANGE OF THE CYCLING IN THE PRAKŠICE PÁLAVA HILLS HIGHLAND Beautiful and far views will reward every- You will explore the Prakšice Highland one who sets out on the hike on the Pálava Natural Park east of Uherské Hradiště. range. You will explore the Pálava from in- The length of the route: 23 km side as well – in the cave na Turoldu. Uherské Hradiště  Uherské Hradiště- The route combines walking and bus. -Mařatice (wine cellar area)  Mistřice  Mikulov (Na Turoldu Cave)  Kočičí skála Hradčovice  Veletiny (wine cellars)   Table Mount (reserve)  Klentnice  Podolí  Popovice (museum of folklore Sirotčí Castle  Soutěska (reserve)  Děvín costumes)  Uherské Hradiště (Southeastern slopes of the reserve)  Dívčí hrady (view point)  Pavlov (bus)  Miku- CYCLING FROM HODONÍN TO lov DUBŇANY See the beautiful countryside around Ho- CYCLING THROUGH THE CHŘIBY donín, the picturesque landscape of forests, NATURAL PARK wine and ponds. On this route, you will see the life of Old The length of the route: 20 km Slavs, visit the most famous pilgrimage site Hodonín  ZOO  Doubrava forest  Forest in Moravia as well as the giant sequoia. Spring  Ponds of Mutěnice  Mutěnice CYCLING AROUND THE PONDS OF The length of the route: 46.5 km  wine cellars on the Dubňany Mount  LEDNICE Uherské Hradiště  Staré Město (Memo- Jarohněvice pond  Dubňany You will see the realm of the waterfowl rial of Great Moravia)  Modrá (archeologi- and many small romantic buildings spread cal skansen, lookout tower)  King’s Table FROM HODONÍN TO MIKULČICE around the Lednice-Valtice Area. (archeological locality)  Bunč  Golden Explore the floodplain landscape of the The length of the route: 37 km Water spring  sheep pen  Velehrad (basil- Morava river, one of the last heron and Mikulov  Sedlec  Nesyt, the largest ica, lapidary)  Chabaně (giant sequoia)  stork colonies by the Morava and the site Moravian fishpond  Border Chateau  Břestek (folklore architecture monuments) where once a center of te Great Moravian Hlohovec Pond  Pond Chateau  Three  Buchlovice (chateau, wine bank)  Zle- Empire used to stand. Graces  Mill Pond  Temple of Apollon  chov  Staré Město  Uherské Hradiště The length of the route: 14 km Lednice (chateau greenhouse)  Minaret  Hodonín  chateau of Hodonín  the Jan’s Castle  Nejdek  Bulhary  Sedlec WALKING FROM BUNČ TO ROŠTÍN Morava river (lock chamber)  Skařiny Mikulov You will see the heart of the Chřiby, you will  Mikulčice-Valy (Slavic stronghold)  Mikulčice 31 Cycling

RIDE AND LOOK AROUND

Cycling in the Slovácko region is no fashion fad – it is an the three centers of Slovácko – the towns of Uherské Hradiště, integral part of life. If you ever visited Uherské Hradiště, Hodonín and Břeclav. The third of the Greenways bears the Hodonín, Veselí nad Moravou, Břeclav or some of the sur- poetic name of the Moravian Wine Trail. This dense network rounding villages, you could see for yourselves that all the of regional cycling trails presents the different historical ar- generations – from the smallest children to grandmothers eas of wine growing in South Moravia. The quality of these – like cycling. Full bike stands in front of schools, shops or cycling trails have been approved by several awards by the churches are a clear evidence of that. People cycle to school, European Association of Greenways. Apart from the over-re- to the vineyards, for fun or to pray. The recent cycling boom gional and regional cycling trails, the region of Slovácko is has brought a lot of new things to Slovácko. The charm interwoven with a network of local cycling trails that will of the local countryside and the quiet and safety of take you to experience all the aspects of the local natu- most roads is sought after by more and more people ral and cultural heritage. The physically and techni- for whom cycling is a life style, relaxation, joy as cally least demanding trails leading through the val- well as a way of exploring new places. New trails leys of the Morava and the Dyje rivers attract above have been built in the region connecting the villages all families with children as well as older people. More and regions as well as the safe cycling trails in cities experienced bikers, who are not afraid of bad weather, and towns. Several long distance cycling trails now long distances in tough terrains or steep ascents and wild run through the region, including the Moravian trail runs, will appreciate the more demanding trails in the starting at Mikulovice on the Czech-Polish border Chřiby, White Carpathians or around the Pálava Hills. through the mountains of Jeseníky and the valley of Slovácko is the ideal region for those who like to enjoy the Morava river to the Lednice-Valtice area. Three moving together with exploring. It would be a waste of of the Czech Greenways also run through Slovácko time to run through it with your gaze fixed on the road. – the – trail crosses the southern There is so much to see – the landscape, towns and vil- part of the region. The blue branch of another one lages and the people who live here. So get on your bike of them, the Cracow – Moravia – Vienna trail, links and enjoy!

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ON THE BIKE WITH KIDS ALONG lookout tower, wine cellars in Mařatice) THE BAŤA CHANNEL One of the best routes for easy and safe cy- MEDIUM CIRCUIT THROUGH THE cling along the brand new cycling trails is WHITE CARPATHIANS suitable also for the smallest riders! In Staré On this route, you will explore the monu- Město, you can prolong your route and ments of the Uherský Brod area, the monu- visit the monuments of Modrá and Velehrad ments of folklore architecture and the unique (+16 km). The length of the route: 35 km nature of the White Carpathians mountains. (51 km respectively) The length of the route: 60.5 km Route: Napajedla (stud farm, chateau park) Route: Uherský Brod  Újezdec  Šumice       Kozojídky near Strážnice Spytihněv (Baa Channel) Babice Staré Bojkovice (chateau) Komňa Troják Město (Monument of Great Moravia) – you can  Lopeník  Březová  Suchá Loz  Bánov deviate to Modrá (archaeological park, lookout  Nezdenice  Šumice  Újezdec  Uher- RECOMMENDED ROUTES AND tower) and Velehrad (basilica, lapidary)  ský Brod (historic reserve, Museum of J. A. PROGRAMS Uherské Hradiště (town historic reserve)  Komenský) Kunovice (Air Museum)  Ostrožská Nová Ves CYCLISTS WELCOME (cymbalo workshop, lakes)  Uherský Ostroh THROUGH THE FOOTHILLS OF THE During your rides around , you (chateau, wine bank)  Veselí nad Moravou WHITE CARPATHIANS will find handy the newly introduced cer- (historic reserve, chateau, museum historic The track through the foothills of the White tification system “Cyclists Welcome” mark- hydro power station) Carpathians focuses on wine making, nature ing accommodation and food catering facili- and folklore architecture of the region of ties as well as excursions premises that are GREAT MORAVIAN PILGRIMAGE Strážnice and Horňácko. ready for your visit and where you can for ROUTE The length of the route: 26.5 km example safely deposit your bike. The route links most of the villages of the Route: Sudoměřice (tipping plant – tech-  www.cyklistevitani.cz Buchlov area and from it, you can set off nical monument)  Petrov-Plže (historic to go to the most significant tourist destina- wine cellars)  Strážnice (chateau, historic EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF THE tions in the Southern and central part of the reserve, open air museum)  Žerotín  UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ AREA Chřiby Hills. Radějov  Travičná (lookout tower)  The trail leads through the Southeastern The length of the route: 59 km Lučina  Šumárník  Čertoryje (nature edge of the Chřiby hills and will take you to Route: Staré Město (Monument of Great reserve)  the hill Výzkum  Malá Vrbka Staré Město or the famous town of Buchlov- Moravia)  Velehrad (basilica, lapidary)  Hrubá Vrbka (barns and granaries pro- ice with its chateau and the beautiful park.  Buchlovice (chateau, park, wine bank) tected as monuments)  Velká nad Veličkou The length of the route: 40.5 km  Holý kopec (nature reserve)  Stupava Route: Uherské Hradiště (The Museum of  Cimburk (castle ruins)  Kozel (natural Slovácko, town historic reserve)  Staré monument)  Vřesovice  Osvětimany  Město (the Monument of Great Moravia)  Vlčák (ranch)  Na Pile  Dlouhá řeka  Modrá (archaeological park, lookout tower) Buchlovice-Smraavka (camping site, spas)  Velehrad (Basilica, lapidary)  Břestek   Buchlovice   Staré Město Buchlovice (chateau, park)  Břestek  Tupe- sy (Museum of Tupesy Pottery)  Zlechov  GREAT CIRCUIT THROUGH THE Velehrad  Staré Město  Uherské Hradiště WHITE CARPATHIANS The White Carpathians Circuit presents TECHNICAL AND NATURAL the Luhačovice and Uherský Brod areas MONUMENTS OF THE UHERSKÉ of the mountains in the Moravian – Slovak HRADIŠTĚ AREA borderland. The White Carpathians is an Get on your bike and explore the technical UNESCO protected biosphere reserve. You and natural monuments of the area around can also follow this track in two days. Uherské Hradiště. The route leads through The length of the route: 111 km the Kunovice forest, along the gravel lakes Route: Uherské Hradiště (The Museum of and to the spas of Ostrožská Nová Ves, the Slovácko, town historic reserve)  Kněžpole chateau in Uherský Ostroh and to Kunovice.  Topolná (monuments of folklore archi- The length of the route: 25 km tecture)  Březolupy  Zlámanec (folk- Route: Uherské Hradiště (The Museum of lore architecture)  Želechovice Clearings Slovácko, town historic reserve)  Kostela- Natural Park  Závrší  Slavický kopec  ny nad Moravou (portal bridge, Pool of Kos- Starý Světlov (castle ruins)  Řetechov  telany)  Ostrožská Nová Ves (Spa Wetland) Luhačovice (historic reserve, spas)  Ru-  Uherský Ostroh (chateau)  Ostrožská dimov  Bojkovice (museum, chateau)  Nová Ves  Kunovice (Air Museum)  Nezdenice  Šumice  Uherský Brod (his- Information about Moravian Wine Trails can be found Uherské Hradiště toric reserve, Museum of J. A. Komenský)  at www.stezky.cz Hradčovice  Uherské Hradiště (Rovnina

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Museum of Oil Extraction and Geology, Republic, Slovakia and Austria – meet. From ZOO, spas, microbrewery)  Rohatec (the there you will ride upstream the Morava ri- Baa Channel pier, wine cellars, fish pond) ver across the Slavic stronghold in Mikulčice  Sudoměřice (tipping plant – technical to Hodonín. monument, lookout tower, pier)  Petrov- The length of the route: 68 km Plže (historic wine cellars)  Strážnice (Mu- Route: Břeclav  Pohansko (archaeological seum of the Village of South East Moravia, exposition in the chateau built in the Em- the Baa Channel, chateau)  Blowing sands pire style)  Lány (Empire hunting chateau (national natural monument, Žilka’s oak – deviation off the route)  Cahnov-Soutok tree)  Ratíškovice (Ratíškovice railroad (national natural reserve)  Russian houses Bike riders by The Baa Channel – Museum in Railroad Car, rail cycle rides)  Ranšpurk (national natural reserve)  to-  Milotice (chateau, French garden, wine wards the Lanžhot – Brodské border cross- ALONG THE BAŤA CHANNEL bank)  Šidleny (wine cellars )  Dubňany ing  along the Moravian cycling trail along Set off downstream along the lakes of Ostrož- (fish pond cascade on the Kyjovka river)  the Morava river  Mikulčice (Mikulčice- ská Nová Ves, stop in Uherský Ostroh to visit Kohútek (forest spring of drinking water)  Valy archaeological exposition)  Lužice  the chateau and its wine bank and then on to Hodonín Hodonín (Masaryk Museum, Museum of Oil Veselí nad Moravou and return via Strážnice, Extraction and Geology, ZOO, spas, micro- Bzenec with its chateau, Napajedla and Topol- FROM BZENEC TO NESOVICE brewery) ná. The length of the route: 96 km Ride your bike from Bzenec across the land Route: Uherské Hradiště (town historic re- of wine to the foothills of the Chřiby Hills RIDING THROUGH THE GARDEN OF serve)  Kunovice (Air Museum)  Ostrožská to the romantic ruins of the Cimburk castle, EUROPE Nová Ves (cymbalo workshop, lakes)  along the Koryčany lake to Nesovice. This track is dedicated to the exploration Uherský Ostroh (chateau, wine bank) The length of the route: 57 km of monuments and natural beauty of the  Veselí nad Moravou (historic reserve, Route: Bzenec (chateau in the Tudor Gothic Lednice-Valtice Area with options of taking chateau, museum, historic hydro power style, Baroque garden and English park)  detours in Valtice to ride along the Liechten- station)  Vnorovy (The Baa Channel)  Vracov (wine cellars, The Museum of folk- stein Trail that goes on to Austria. Strážnice (chateau, historic reserve, open lore and Costumes, Rašelina fish pond)  The length of the track: 39 km air museum – skansen)  Bzenec (chateau, Vlkoš (“Pod horú” wine cellars)  Kyjov (Re- Route: Lednice (chateau, park)  Jan’s Castle Jewish quarter)  Moravský Písek  Neda- naissance Town Hall, Museum)  Žádovice  Ladná Alley  Temple of Apollon  New konice (Kolébky nature reserve)  Koste-  Ježov (Ježov quarry)  Osvětimany (St. Farm  St. Hubert Chapel  Rendez-vous lany nad Moravou (fishing museum, pool)  Clement’s stronghold – national cultural  Valtice (chateau, park, Wine Salon of the Uherské Hradiště  Staré Město  Babice  monument)  Vřesovice  U Křížku  Czech Republic)  the Rajstna colonnade  Spytihněv (The Baa Channel)  Napajedla Cimburk (castle ruins)  Koryčany lake  Úvaly  Salt Marsh Nesyt  Sedlec  Nesyt (stud farm, chateau park)  Topolná (monu- Koryčany (Jewish cemetery, chateau, hors-  the Border Chateau  Temple of the Three ments of folklore architecture)  Kněžpole  es)   Nemotice  Snovídky  Graces  Middle Pond  Mill Pond  Lednice Uherské Hradiště Nesovice (chateau of Nové Zámky) LIECHTENSTEIN TRAILS THE HODONÍN CIRCUIT FROM BŘECLAV TO HODONÍN The border-crossing trail links the chateaus This track will show you the best of the town The route linking these two towns will take of the powerful aristocratic family of the Li- of Hodonín and its surroundings. e. g. tip- you to the region of Podluží, the Southern- echtensteins in the territory of South Mora- ping plant, an interesting technical monu- most part of Slovácko, across the vast flood via and Lower Austria. ment near Sudoměřice, the Plže historic plain forests at the confluence of the Morava The length of the route: 98 km wine cellars near Petrov, the Strážnice Open and Dyje rivers and to the spot where bor- Route: Lednice (chateau, greenhouse, minaret) Air Museum (skansen), a unique Museum in ders of three countries – Czech  Border Chateau  Valtice (Wine Salon of the Railroad Car in Ratíškovice or the Baroque Czech Republic, chateau, park)  Rajstna col- chateau in Milotice. The length of onnade  Schrattenberg  Herrnbaum- the route: 61 km garten (“Nonseum” museum, wine cellar Route: Hodonín alley)  Poysdorf (wine cellar alley, mu- (Masaryk seums, wine bank)  Coburg Chateau  Museum, Wilfersdorf (“Liechtenstein” chateau)  Prinzendorf an der Zaya  Neusiedl and der Zaya (Museum of Oil Extraction)  Altlichtenwarth (“Silberberg” wine cel- lar quarter, lookout watch tower)  Re- intal  Břeclav  Rendez-vous  Hunting Chateau  Jan’s Castle  Lednice

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A PERFECT REST Baa Channel

Slovácko is an ideal place for your active holidays. The lo- out, taste some wine in a cellar, or do all of these one after cal nature offers a lot – from interesting landscape for hik- another. ing, cycling and horse riding, sailing options, relaxation by If you want to work on your waist line, you should probably the lakes, fishing and hunting to rock climbing. The diverse avoid some of the local culinary specialties, but if you really possibilities also include shooting ranges, fitness centers, want to relax, don’t be too strict on yourselves and compen- bowling lanes, squash and tennis courts or even flying and sate these experiences with sport. You can go to weight lift- parachuting. In winter, you can enjoy both cross-country ing or swimming at home as well, but ending your day with and downhill skiing. a glass of wine in a cellar – that you can’t do every single You will find many other regions with similar opportunities, day. So just enjoy! but there are not many other areas where you can navigate on a historic inland water channel, sail in a boat or house- boat on your own through lock chambers or along the quiet meanders of the river. Without any training, you can experi- ence the feeling of freedom, so difficult to describe, during a tandem parachute jump, or flow silently in the air in a hot air balloon. You start on the skiing slope and you finish in a wine cellar. After you spend a day hiking, swimming, cycling or skiing, you can set off on other explorations – go see music, dine

Stupava 35 Active Holidays

THE MAGIC RIVER Pier Veselí nad Moravou and Information Center, Zámecká 2, „U Baáku“, 698 01 THE BAŤA CHANNEL AND THE Veselí nad Moravou, www.batacanal.cz MORAVA RIVER Lock chamber Vnorovy I, U Splavu I, The historic waterway of the Baa Channel 696 61 Vnorovy, www.batuvkanal.cz with thirteen functional lock chambers is now Pier Strážnice, Rybářská 1228, navigable from Otrokovice to Rohatec and in 696 62 Strážnice, www.batuvkanal.net the future, it will be extended to Kroměříž and Sudoměřice – Tipping plant, Hodonín. The Ba a Channel was originally Uherský Brod – Aquapark 696 66 Sudoměřice, www.vyklopnik.er.cz designed for the transport of lignite from Pier U jezu, ul. Legionářů, 695 01 Hodonín, Ratíškovice to the power station in Otrokovi- 2 IT Huštěnovice www.pristavujezu.cz ce, is 50 km long, out of which 26 km lead Floodplain of the Morava, flora and fauna of through the riverbed of the Morava river, the soft-wood floodplain THE DYJE AND THE MUŠOV LAKE rest through the artificial channel. Today it is Huštěnovice  Huštěnovice • Length 0.6 km Lodní doprava Břeclav (Water used for recreational purposes and offers an • 5 stops • walking only, accessible on bicy- transport Břeclav), Haškova 2706, unusual way of exploring Slovácko. cle and boat 690 02 Břeclav, www.lodnidoprava.com From May to September, you can join one 3 IT Kostelany nad Moravou 1. Plavební s. r. o. (Water transport), of the organized navigations on the chan- History of the village, exposition on fishing, 21. dubna 3, 691 44 Lednice, nel accompanied with exploration and gas- historic bridge, Pool with amphibians www.1plavebni.cz tronomical programs, or you can rent a boat Kostelany nad Moravou (Cultural House)  and make your own program. The possibili- Pool (natural monument) • Length 1.5 km • RECREATION BY THE WATER ty of hiring a houseboat and spending a few 4 stops • walking only, accessible on bicycle Those who love swimming, sunbathing days on the river is also very popular. After and boat and relaxing by the water will enjoy the a short practice and instruction about the 4 IT Včelíny lakes in Ostrožská Nová Ves or the ar- steering of the boat, you can set off on your Oxbow lake of the Morava, flora a fauna tificial lakes in Buchlovice-Smraavka, own journey of adventure. The whole water- Vnorovy (lock chamber I)  Pool • Length Lučina above Tvarožná Lhota, Mýnky way is also freely accessible for those with 0.1 km • 4 stops • walking only, accessible near Strážnice, Osvětimany or Nové Mlýny. their own boats. You can learn about the on bicycle and boat These lakes set in attractive environ- lock chamber rules at any pier or boat rent- 5 The Ba a Channel Instructional trail ments offer remarkable experience and al or at the Baa Channel Information Cent- Monuments on the water way between Veselí will certainly comply with your demands er in Veselí nad Moravou. You will navigate nad Moravou and Hodonín of a nice holiday diversified with rides through the romantic floodplain nature; you Veselí nad Moravou  Hodonín • Length on treadles, boats, surfboards or yachts. will learn about the wine of Slovácko, pictur- 28 km • 20 stops • walking only, accessible You can stay at the local pensions or esque villages and ancient towns. You walk on bicycle and boat camping sites. along the instructional trails and visit tech- If you feel too hot on your wanders in nical monuments – e.g. the unique waterway THE DYJE RIVER AND THE LAKE Slovácko, you will for sure appreci- crossing with cable tow, or the tipping plant OF MUŠOV ate a swim in modern swimming pools used for dumping railroad cars loads of coal You can experience the romantic side of equipped with many services, e.g. in onto cargo boats. You will reach the historic your journey also on the other major river Uherské Hradiště, Uherský Brod, Hluk, center of the town of Strážnice and the wine of Slovácko – the Dyje. You can navigate Vlčnov, Strážnice, Hodonín, Kyjov, Ra- cellars in Petrov. We also recommend you through the landscape from Břeclav to tíškovice, Koryčany, Lipov and many visit the historic center of Uherské Hradiště the romantic Jan’s Castle in the Lednice other towns and villages. Do not despair on the Hradiště circuit. In Veselí nad Mora- chateau park, to see the silhouette of the if the weather is not too good – you can vou, you will find a tourist center with an- Pálava Hills from the surface of the Mušov enjoy the services of indoor swimming chorage, camping site and swimming pool. lake or set out on a trip from Břeclav to the pools and aquaparks in Hustopeče or During your navigation you will appreciate Pohansko archeological locality. In the cha- Uherský Brod. Holiday by the water the beauty of the natural flow of the Morava teau park of Lednice you can navigate on means relaxation. In Slovácko, you can river – the meanders of Strážnice. You can both branches of the Dyje river from the also explore natural and cultural monu- combine your navigation with cycling trips chateau to the Minaret to Jan’s Castle. You ments or take part in some of the many to the White Carpathians and visits to pro- will appreciate both beautiful nature and cultural events. The offer is really rich. tected nature reserves. remarkable historic monuments. You can use the services of motor boat rent- Ostrožská Nová Ves als, tourist programs, canoes and bicycles. FURTHER INFORMATION You will find these in Spytihněv, Staré Město, THE BAŤA CHANNEL AND THE Uherské Hradiště, Veselí nad Moravou, Vno- MORAVA RIVER rovy, Strážnice, Sudoměřice and Hodonín. Pier Spytihněv, Na Rejdě, 763 64 Spytihněv, www.pujcovnalodi.cz INSTRUCTIONAL TRAILS Pier and Boat Rental Staré Město, 1 IT Kunovice Forest Na Zerzavici, 686 02 Staré Město, Floodplain forest, flora and fauna www.lode-hausboty.cz Kunovice  Kunovice • Length 4 km • 10 stops • suitable for walking 36 A Perfect Rest

flora to the protected natural reserves of the White Carpathians, Morava Valley and Chřiby. On these excursions, you can take amazing pictures of bee orchids, butterfly orchids, helleborines, the rare Carpathian blue slugs, mantises, admire stonechats, bitterns or encounter beavers, kingfish- ers or sandpipers.

HORSE RIDING Go horse riding on forest paths or in the fields, see the stables or ride in the riding hall – you can do all this at more than thirty horse farms around the whole of Slovácko, Fishermen near Velehrad for example in Rohatec, Kyjov, Koryčany, Hodonín, Lednice, Buchlovice or Uherské ACTIVE HOLIDAYS July to October due to the natural growths Hradiště-Mařatice. In Mikulov you can, to- of mixed forests with prevailing broad leaf FLYING trees. The White Carpathians is the richest If you want to experience something re- mushroom locality in the whole of Central ally exceptional, go to Kunovice, Kyjov or Europe. Come and try your luck! Břeclav. The local air clubs offer sightseeing flights in motor planes as well as gliders. In ROCK CLIMBING Kunovice you can attend a special flying and The rocks of the Chřiby Hills have ideal parachuting school and experience a tandem conditions for rock climbing. The Čertovky jump from the altitude of 4000 meters with group of sandstone rocks with four rock for- an instructor on a special two-person para- mations has 15 rock climbing routes, Skály chute or visit the Kunovice air museum. pod Barborkou has 12 major rock blocks with 47 routes and the popular Čertova BALLOON FLYING sklála (Devil’s Rock) has 21 of them. New attractions in Kunovice include sight- Balloon Flying seeing flights in hot air balloons for pairs SHOOTING and larger groups. Would you like to touch Shooting practice is one of the new and at- gether with regular horse rides, try hipore- tree tops, see the landscape from above, tractive pastimes. At the shooting ranges habilitation that helps inhibit some uncom- watch wildlife and the towns and villages of in Hodonín, Mikulov, Uherský Ostroh and fortable pains. At the ranches in Buchlovice Slovácko? Or are you thinking of an unu- Strážnice, you can be instructed by an expert or Uherčice you can also go riding in the sual and exclusive gift? Don’t hesitate and and try how firm your hand is. You can hire Western style and you can visit the unique fly! You can take seven of your friends and guns, air guns as well as small-bore rifles. In English thoroughbred horse farm in Na- get in the largest passenger balloon in the Hodonín and Strážnice they also have bows pajedla. A horse riding path is being pre- Czech Republic.  www.balony.eu and crossbows. pared that will link all the horse stations in Slovácko. FISHING HUNTING Thanks to favourable natural and climatic Hunters will enjoy the forest parts of the SPORTS CENTERS conditions, the fishing districts in Slovácko White Carpathians, the Chřiby Hills and the Sports facilities and well equipped sports belong to the richest in the Czech Repub- Ždánice Forest. Practically all of the local centers are now part of attractive life style lic. Large water bodies with clean water in hunting ranges have deers, roes and boars, and there are enough opportunities for that Ostrožská Nová Ves, Ordějov, Nové Mlýny especially the hunting grounds of Buchlov- in Slovácko. In Uherské Hradiště, Staré and many other districts (on the Morava, ice, Horňácko and Pomoraví. The game Město, Uherský Brod, Kunovice, Uherský especially on its dead branches, on the preserves of Klentnice, Sutok, Bulhary and Ostroh, Ostrožská Lhota, Strážnice, Ho- Dyje and other rivers, lakes and ponds in Radějov have fallow deers. For ground hunt- donín or Břeclav you can make the best Hluk, Topolná, Modrá, Starý Hrozenkov, ing, the best places to go are Dúbrava and Po- use of bowling lanes, squash centers, ten- Smraavka, , Pavlov, Dolní moraví, for pheasants in the pheasantries in nis courts and many other facilities. In Věstonice, Sedlec or Strachotín) are very Jarohněvice and Vnorovy. Hunters can use Sportland Babylon in Strážovice, you can good for carps, grass carps, catfish, trouts several stylishly furnished hunting cabins. go for a ride on the mini roller coaster, mo- and other fishes. tor quadricycles and minibikes. Children NATURE EXCURSIONS will have fun in the playground and all to- MUSHROOM PICKING The information centers in Veselí and gether you will enjoy your lunch or dinner The White Carpathians, the Chřiby Hills Strážnice offer their services to all those in the stylish Moravian restaurant. as well as the oak forests of Bzenec or near who prefer to hunt with their cameras. the Dyje river are full of mushrooms from You can set out to explore the fauna and Up-to-date information on sporting options in Slovácko is available from the staff of the Tourist Information Centers. 37 Active Holidays

Lopeník – Ski lift OTHER LOCATIONS 1 lift, length of the slope 150 m, artificial Němčičky – Ski center lighting, artificial snow 1 lift, artificial surface, artificial lighting, ar- www.lopenik.cz tificial snow www.sportnemcicky.cz Mikulčin vrch – Ski center 4 lifts, length of the slope 1100 m, condi- tioned cross country tracks 3–10 km www.mikulcinvrch.net

Nezdenice – Ski center 1 lift, length of the slope 220 m, artificial lighting, artificial snow Javorník – Filipov Skipark www.slovacko.cz

WINTER CENTERS Strání – Ski center in Štrbáň 1 lift, length of the slope 530 m, artificial All who like winter sports as well as those who lighting just like the magic of a snow covered land- www.strban.ic.cz scape will enjoy winters in Slovácko. Clear air as well as enchanting views of the Chřiby CHŘIBY Hills, the White Carpathians of the Ždánice Břestek – Mendl Ski Center Forest with the snow cover will refresh every 2 lifts, length of the slope 450 m, artificial visitor. The local ski resorts have ideal condi- lighting, artificial snow tions for downhill skiing and snowboarding www.brestek.cz and there are also good terrains for cross country. The unique ski center in Němčičky Osvětimany – Ski park Osvětimany has the lowest situated skiing slope in Central 2 lifts, tow cable for children, length of the Europe – at the mere 180 meters above the slope 400 m, artificial lighting, artificial RECOMMENDED PROGRAM sea level. Quality and comfortable accom- snow modation is available in recreational resorts, www.skiosvetimany.cz Below are presented some ideas for interest- hotels, pensions and in private. Everyone can ing programs during your stay in Slovácko. choose according to their taste and resources. Stupava – Ski park Stupava If not stated otherwise, further information The offer of restaurants is also diverse – the 2 lifts, children’s lift, length of the slope 350 is available from Avedon, the destination stylish restaurants and wine rooms offer good m, artificial lighting, artificial snow agency for the region of Slovácko (the meals as well as cosy venues for a glas of wine www.stupava.cz phone number +420 519 512 797 or or the famous plum brandy. e-mail: [email protected]). ŽDÁNICE FOREST WHITE CARPATHIANS Uhřice – Ski center NAVIGATING FROM SPYTIHNĚV TO Radějov – Štěpničky Ski lift 1 lift, length of the slope 240 m, artificial UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ AND BACK 2 lifts, length of the slope 450 m, artifi- lighting, artificial snow One of the popular navigating options is the cial lighting, artificial snow, cross country www.sportturist.net circuit from Spytihněv to Uherské Hradiště tracks and back. In the first part, you will go down www.sjezdovkaradejov.cz the stream of the Morava river to Uher- ské Hradiště. From there you will Javorník – Skipark Filipov come back on the navigation 3 lifts, children’s lift, length channel with four lock cham- of the slope 530 m, artifi- bers. The trip is planned for half cial lighting, artifi- or whole day. cial snow  Further information  www. available at: skifilipov. Půjčovna lodí Na Rejdě info (Boat rental), 763 64 Spytihněv, tel.: +420 603 802 691, e-mail: [email protected], www.pujcovnalodi.cz

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PICNIC ON HOUSEBOAT One-day rental and navigation on the Baa Channel and the Morava river from Veselí nad Moravou via Strážnice to Petrov with views of historic towns and villages and tastings of local specialties. Recommended duration of the program is 9 hours (9 AM – 6 PM); it is suitable for groups of up to 12 persons (only 11 with a guide). Relaxing on the Water Boarding at 9 AM at the pier in Veselí, in- struction on boat use and hand-over of boat, Day 4: navigation on the Channel to Hra- Route: Mikulov  Sedlec  Nesyt Pond navigation on the Morava rive, tour of the diště and then on the river to Uherský Os- (largest pond in Moravia)  Border Cha- channel crossing and the instructional trail, troh, cycling trip to Svatý Antonínek nad teau (refreshments)  Pond Chateau  tour of Strážnice with lunch, navigation to Blatnicí and Ostrožská Lhota New Farm (horses)  Three Graces  Hlo- Petrov and back to Veselí. Alternatively, you Day 5: navigation to Strážnice (lunch, tour hovec  Nesyt  Sedlec (wine tasting)  can go to Uherské Hradiště. of the town, skansen), navigation to Petrov Mikulov  Further information available at: (tour of the wine cellars) Route: Lednice  Jan’s Castle  Three CA Aquatour, Zámecká, 698 01 Veselí Day 6: cycling trip to Skalica and Sudo- Graces  St. Hubertus Chapel  Rendez- nad Moravou, tel.: +420 518 322 400, měřice (the Tipping Plant, tour of the town), -vous  Lednice e-mail: [email protected], navigation to Strážnice (wine tasting in wine  Further information available at: www.batakanal.cz cellar) Jezdecký klub Mikulov (Horse Riding Day 7: cycling trip to the Service Trees and Club Mikulov), Hlavenka Stables, 692 01 SLOVÁCKO ON BOAT AND BICYCLE the Travičná lookout tower, navigation to Mikulov, tel.: +420 732 817 507, A week’s navigation on the Baa Channel Veselí, return of boat (6 PM) e-mail: [email protected] and the Morava river combined with cycling  Further information available at: www.jkmikulov.cz trips. You will start in Veselí nad Mora- CA Aquatour, Zámecká, 698 01 Veselí Hippoclub Lednice, spol. s r. o., vou, explore the most important towns of nad Moravou, tel.: +420 518 322 400, 21. dubna 4, 691 44 Lednice, Slovácko, cycle to the foothills of the Chřiby, e-mail: [email protected], tel.: +420 519 340 477, to Zlín, to Svatý Antonínek nad Blatnicí as www.batakanal.cz e-mail: [email protected] well as to Skalica in Slovakia. Good atmos- Similar trip can also initiate in Spytihněv, www.hippoclub.penzion.com phere on the boat, sightseeing, free cycling Staré Město, Vnorovy, Strážnice or Su- and tastings of renowned culinary special- doměřice. CHŘIBY ON A HORSEBACK ties. The program is suitable for groups of The mellow hills of the Chřiby also invite for 9 – 13 persons. NAVIGATION THROUGH THE horse riding. The Koryčany Hipocentrum Day 1: boarding at 9 at the pier in Veselí, in- FLOODPLAIN LANDSCAPE ON THE can be your base for an active holiday in the struction and handover of boat, navigation DYJE RIVER (DAY OR NIGHT) Chřiby Hills. It offers 25 horses for agro- to Uherský Ostroh (tour of the town, lunch), A half-day’s program for small and large tourism as well as therapeutic riding, indoor navigation to Staré Město, evening tour of groups. Navigation on the route Břeclav riding hall, two tilt-yards, accommodation Uherské Hradiště – Jan’s Castle and back with commentary on (in rooms and chalets), boarding, facilities Day 2: cycling trip to Velehrad, tour of the the landscape, local history and navigation. for grilling, camp fires and additional sports, Basilica, archeological skansen, lunch, navi- The navigation takes an hour there and an but above all for horse riding and wander- gation to Spytihněv, get together at Rejda hour back. After the arrival in Jan’s Castle, ing around in the Chřiby Hills. The Nevada Day 3: navigation to Napajedla, tour of the you can take as long a break as you wish Ranch in Buchlovice-Smraavka has 50 historic center, navigation to Otrokovice, cy- during which you might want to visit the cas- horses and many routes for horse rides. You cling trip to Baa’s Zlín, tour of the center, tle, or have a snack at the pier, or perhaps can have a great time riding on the mead- navigation to Spytihněv taste a selection of wines. You can take your ows and hills, around the nearby castle of bike on the boat. Buchlov, the chapel of St. Barbara or the  Further information available at: chateau of Buchlovice. You can ride to the Lodní doprava Břeclav (Water transport), romantic castle ruins of Cimburk or see the Haškova 2706, 690 02 Břeclav, sequoia trees in Chabaně. tel.: +420 519 355 110, To be able to do all that, you need to possess e-mail: [email protected], the basic techniques of horse riding (walk, www.lodnidoprava.com trot and gallop). Rides might be accompa- nied by a guide. All rides require prior ap- SLOVÁCKO ON A HORSEBACK pointments. All day’s program at the Horse Riding Club  Further information available at: Mikulov or in Hippoclub Lednice with rides Hipocentrum Koryčany, Zámecká 328, in the Lednice-Valtice Area or in the Pálava 768 05 Koryčany, tel.: +420 573 377 029, Hills. In Lednice, parents can take their e-mail: [email protected], www.hipo.cz children on pony rides in the chateau park. Ranch Nevada, Smraavka, 687 08 Buchlovice, tel.: +420 603 531 878, e-mail: [email protected], Riding below Buchlov 39 www.ranch-nevada.cz Spas and Wellness

AT THE LIVE WATER SPRING Ostrožská Nová Ves Spas

If you got the impression after reading the preceding chap- the local sulphurous springs are still today visited by ters that in Slovácko, everything is healed with fresh wine, tourists, just like the spas in Vlčnov and Suchá Loz. There slivowitz, wine or other fruit brandies, and that water is are legends of healing powers told about many other water only used for washing glasses, tasters and barrels, we will springs spread in all corners of Slovácko. try to explain the right state of things. Today, however, a legend is not of the same value as Slovácko has many natural water springs the healing effects chemical analysis of the water. Quality water springs in of which were already known to our ancestors. As early as Ostrožská Nová Ves, Buchlovice or Hodonín have many in 16th century, the village of Nezdenice was mentioned as a times shown their healing effects and the local spa resorts, sought-after place with sulphuric aciduous water. Sulphu- equipped with the latest technology, help the sick people to ric springs once helped heal at the “Healthy Wa- regain their health. More and more popular are wellness ter” spas near Koryčany or the “Heliga” spas stays that enable healthy people during their stays to “re- in Čejč. Mine- charge the batteries”. The list of spa and wellness facilities ral spas also in Slovácko will in the nearest future also include Lednice used to be and later also Pasohlávky. in Petrov An important aspect of the success of the spas in Slovácko and is the beautiful environment with the possibilities of walk- ing in the countryside and the offer of cultural and social events. Just come and see for yourselves during some of the spa or wellness stays.

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Leopoldov Buchlovice Spas Hodonín Spas

BUCHLOVICE rental which means guests can also cycle in RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS the surrounding countryside. SPAS OF LEOPOLDOV  Lázně Hodonín, Detailed information on the offer is avail- The spas in the impressive landscape of the Měšanská 140, 695 01 Hodonín, able at Avedon – the destination agency Chřiby near Buchlovice were founded at www.laznehodonin.cz of the Slovácko region (the phone number the beginning of the 19th century. They were +420 519 512 797 or at the e-mail: named after Leopold Berchtold, the owner OSTROŽSKÁ NOVÁ VES [email protected]). of the estate. Today, the spas only function as a regeneration and relaxation center SULPHURIC SPAS PRAGUE AND THE SPAS without sulphuric water. Visitors can enjoy All year round, the spas offer balneo-thera- OF SLOVÁCKO hydro-massages, Scottish jets, whirlpool py based on the sulphuric water springs. The An attractive combination of a week’s well- baths with herbal extracts, body peelings, spas also provide complex electrotherapeu- ness stay in a spa of your choice in Slovácko seaweed wraps and Dead Sea mud. tics and individual and special rehabilitation and three days in the magical Prague. You  Lázně Leopoldov Buchlovice, care. The water effects not only the locomo- will be looked after at the very heart of Smraavka 416, 687 08 Buchlovice, tive organs, but has favourable effects on South Moravia. The stay is designed for mid- www.lazneleopoldov.eu skin diseases as well. The spas has carried dle-aged and elderly people. out successful research of treatment of pa- Day 1: Prague – spas of your choice (Ho- HODONÍN tients with skin diseases (psoriasis). The spa donín, Ostrožská Nová Ves, Leopoldov Buch- guests can use a number of services right on lovice), transfer SPAS OF HODONÍN the premises including solarium, pedicure or Day 2 – Day 7: spas (half board stay in the The spa resort of Hodonín is one of the most cosmetics and they can also try the local spe- spas, taking baths, other spa services op- recently established spas in the Czech Re- cialty – the Sinova spa cosmetics. tional, cultural programs and excursions, public. The resort is situated in the newly In the vicinity of the spa resort are the fa- accommodation) renovated park on the outskirts of the town. mous lakes of Ostrožská Nová Ves, an ideal Day 8: spas – Prague (transfer to Prague, din- The iodobromine water of Hodonín with place for swimming. Visitors can also use ner on boat with live music, accommodation) high content of iodine salts and relatively low many tourist and cycling trails in the White Day 9: Prague (guided tour of the Prague mineralization is one of the best of its kind Carpathians and the Chřiby Hills or attend Castle and the city center, accommodation) in Europe. Among the illnesses treated here the rich cultural life of the nearby town of Day 10: Prague (individual program, acco- are degenerative joint and spinal column Uherské Hradiště. mmodation) disorders, veinous system of limbs and muscle  Sirnaté lázně Ostrožská Nová Ves s.r.o., Day 11: Departure and tendon disabilities. Apart from medi- 687 22 Ostrožská Nová Ves, cal stays, the spas offer reconditioning and www.laznenovaves.cz relaxation stays suitable above all against weariness and lowered efficiency, to improve physical condition or to lose weight. In the close proximity of Hodonín, you can visit various popular festivals, traditional feasts and wine-making festivals; you can go swimming in the indoor swimming pool or go to the ZOO; the nearby forest complex of Doubrava is ideal for short as well as long walks. The spa resort has its own bike

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SOMEWHAT DIFFERENT TOWNS Uherské Hradiště

There are no great cities in Slovácko, but many towns great pling of special destillates, you can see a unique exposition of for their historic monuments, cultural traditions, hospitality, musical instruments in the chateau and then continue further services offered and various recreational options. Although South to Hodonín. In the native town of T. G. Masaryk you the roots of some of the towns in Slovácko date back more than can visit the museum dedicated to the personality of the first a thousand years ago, they are contemporary places vibrant president of Czechoslovakia or the newly founded museum with life. The following pages present a selection of tourist presenting the extraction of the black gold – oil – in Slovácko. programs that will enable you to explore in detail the grace of Tired with your journeys you can fresh up in the local spas or the Slovácko towns. You can start in the North with the trian- during your visit to the microbrewery in the main street. Up gle area of Uherské Hradiště, Staré Město and Kunovice. Af- the stream of the Morava river you can go on to Břeclav, the ter the tour of the town historic reserve of Uherské Hradiště, center of the Podluží region, and then on to the town of history you can go on a boat trip on the Baa Channel and get on and wine – Valtice. In Břeclav, you can enjoy some sport and a plane for sightseeing flight from the airport of Kunovice. then set out on to the Lednice-Valtice Area – on foot, on a bike By plane or in a hot-air balloon, you could get to the area of or by boat to the Jan’s Castle. There is still a few kilome- Uherský Brod. Here, in the land of Comenius, you can visit ters to go to Valtice, but each of them is more beautiful than a museum dedicated to this teacher of the nations, go have the other. The road leads through the natural park around fun in the aquapark in Uherský Brod and then, refreshed, romantic buildings and lakes to the chateau of Valtice. After see the neo-Gothic chateau of Nový Světlov in Bojkovice in visiting it, you can go underground into the wine cellars and the foothills of the White Carpathians. From there, go on the spend some pleasant time tasting the best wine of our country Eastern center of the Dolňácko area – to Hluk. After watching in the Wine Salon of the Czech Republic. This is where you the Ride of the Kings you might go West to another significant could end your trip of Slovácko, if it wasn’t for the ancient town of Dolňácko – Kyjov – and see one of the many folklore Mikulov. After the tour of the Mikulov historic reserve and the events, or check out some adrenaline attractions in the Baby- wine-making exhibition with the Giant Cask and then really lon Sportland and get a ride on the roller coaster. Or you can finish your journey on the top of the magical Holly Hill or the get on your bicycle and ride Southeast to Veselí nad Mora- cave of Turold. Do you think that is a little too much? You are vou, the gate of the White Carpathians and another town on right. You should therefore choose a slightly less demanding the Baa Channel. On the Channel, you can navigate to the route from our offer and explore Slovácko step by step, town North to Uherský Ostroh with the Renaissance chateau, or to by town, region by region. You are in great danger, however, the South, to the center of folklore fans – to Strážnice. After that Slovácko will win you over and a summer affair will seeing the festival and the skansen with wine tasting or sam- turn into a whole-life love.

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Kings or the Kunovice Summer – children’s of the Ascension of Virgin Mary  Baroque folklore festival. School of folklore dance is parochial church of the Immaculate Concep- also an interesting event. tion of Virgin Mary  bronze “Via Lucis” by Do not miss  church of St. Peter and Paul Ivan Theimer  historic building of the Town  Air Museum  Kunovice Forest instruc- Hall with Gothic vaulted cellar  church of tional trail Jan Hus from 14th century  planetarium

Uherský Brod www.ub.cz

Uherské Hradiště www.mesto-uh.cz

UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ

The capital of Slovácko has rich cultural life. It is the seat of The Slovácko Theater, The Museum of Slovácko and out of the many interesting events, the Summer Film School and the Slovácko Festival of Wine and Open Monuments are probably the most renowned. The town historic reserve, the historic burghers’ wine cellar in Mařatice and the nearby lookout tower is very much BOJKOVICE worth your visit. Kunovice www.mesto-kunovice.cz Do not miss parochial church of St. Francis The most significant monument of Bojkovice Xavier  Baroque pharmacy At the Golden HEART OF SLOVÁCKO IN TREE DAYS is the Nový Světlov chateau; natural monu- Crown  Renaissance House At the Sun  Day 1: arrival in Uherské Hradiště, accom- ments are featured on the instructional trail 13th century Town Hall  Marian Square modation, tour of the town and sightseeing: through the valley of the Olšava to the main with the Plague Column 1718–21  Gothic church of St. Francis Xavier  Reduta  range of the White Carpathians. chapel of St Elisabet, the oldest preserved Marian Square  Chapel of St. Elisabeth  Do not miss  neo-Gothic chateau of Nový building in town  Franciscan monastery The Slovácko Museum Art Gallery  The Světlov with the park and museum church founded in 1490  Synagogue built in 1875 Museum of Slovácko, evening in the burgh- of St. Lawrence from the 17th century Mar-  historic burghers’ wine cellar in the quar- ers’ wine cellars in Mařatice with wine tast- ian Column from 1716  Bojkovice instruc- ter of Mařatice Rovnina lookout tower ing and cymbalom music tional trail  Eurocamping Bojkovice (natu- Day 2: navigation on the Baa Channel ral swimming pool) STARÉ MĚSTO from the pier in Staré Město (with alterna- tive sightseeing or picnic sails for groups), THROUGH THE LAND OF COMENIUS Staré Město has – apart from archeologi- visit to the Memorial of Great Moravia Day 1: arrival in Uherský Brod, accommo- cal monuments – many opportunities for Day 3: Kunovice, visit to the Air Museum dation, short tour of the town, dinner sports, cycling, horse riding or navigating and cycling trip on the route: Kunovice  Day 2: sightseeing in the town – Museum of on the Baa Channel. You really should visit Uherské Hradiště-Sady (archeological local- J. A. Komenský  Japanese garden  Mari- the archeological exposition in the Memorial ity Špitálky)  Vésky  Popovice (Museum an Square with the Plague Column  paro- of Great Moravia. of Costumes)  Veletiny (wine cellar alley) chial church of the Immaculate Conception Do not miss  Memorial of Great Moravia  Hradčovice  Lhotka (lookout tower)  of Virgin Mary  Baroque Dominican mon-  archeological locality of Špitálky  The Drslavice  Havřice  Vlčnov (wine cellar astery and church of the Ascension of Virgin Baa Channel alley)  Veletiny  Podolí  Míkovice  Mary Kunovice Day 3: Bojkovice, tour of the church of St. KUNOVICE Lawrence and the neo-Gothic castle of Nový UHERSKÝ BROD Světlov with museum exposition, instructional Kunovice boast their air museum with pos- trail through the valley of the Olšava (16 km) sibilities of sightseeing flights or parachute The town of Uherský Brod has many monu- jumps, but also the traditional Ride of the ments including the Museum of Jan Amos Bojkovice www.bojkovice.cz Komenský. You can also visit the planeta- Staré Město www.staremesto.uh.cz rium, the Janáček Brewery or the Delfín Aquapark. Do not miss  Museum of J. A. Komenský  Japanese graden in the Museum  Gothic town walls near the Museum, stone artefacts in the nearby park  Marian Square with the Plague Column  Knight’s House Gallery  Baroque Dominican monastery and church

43 Towns of Slovácko

UHERSKÝ OSTROH

The dominant feature of Uherský Ostroh is the chateau that is together with the historic town square protected as the town historic reserve. Other points of interest include the Jewish cemetery, the School Center of Folklore Creativity and the pier on the Baa Hluk www.mestohluk.cz Channel. Do not miss Renaissance chateau with wine bank Baroque parochial church of St. An- HLUK drew  steel-concrete bridge from 1928  Kyjov www.mestokyjov.cz lock chamber and pier on the Baa Channel The town of Hluk is one of the centers of the Dolňácko region and every three years, KYJOV it becomes the venue for the Dolňácko Festi- val of Songs and Dances with the Ride of the Kyjov is one of the centers of the Dolňácko Kings. Among the local monuments is the region and the venue of th ethnographic fes- originally Gothic stronghold and two farm- tival “The Year of Slovácko” (next festivals steads protected as cultural monuments. will be held in 2007 and 2011). Kyjov and Do not miss early Baroque dome of St. Law- its surroundings offer many possibilities rence from 1736–1741  chapel below the for horse riding, swimming, cycling or some Babí Hill from 1525  monuments of folk- adrenaline activities in the skate park or lore architecture – house n. 283 a 284 with the roller coaster. the expositions of life in rural farmsteads Strážnice www.straznice-mesto.cz Do not miss  Renaissance Town Hall from from the 17th to the middle of 20th century the 16th century  Renaissance chateau with stronghold first mentioned in 1303 with the sgraffiti decorations and local history expo- STRÁŽNICE museum in the tower and a “rural hall” sition  church of the Ascension of Virgin Mary, St. Cyril and Methodius  Baroque Strážnice, a former border fortress, is re- LONG WEEKEND IN THE Column of the Ascension of Virgin Mary  nowned as a wine-making center, the venue DOLŇÁCKO AREA poorhouse of Dominik Jurovský  roller of the International Folklore Festival and Day 1: arrival in Strážnice, accommodation, coaster in Sportland Babylon  sightseeing the Southern gate to the White Carpathians. sightseeing: town hall  Municipal Museum flights of the local flying club Among the popular tourist destinations of  chateau with exposition of music instru- Slovácko is the Museum of the Southeastern ments Milling Museum church of Virgin A WEEKEND IN THE KYJOV AREA Moravian Village and the chateau with the Mary, dinner with wine tasting and cymbal Day 1: arrival in Kyjov, accommodation, unique exposition with musical instruments. music dinner Do not miss  Museum of the Southeast- Day 2: navigation on the Baa Channel to Day 2: walk through the town and sightsee- ern Moravian Village (skansen)  chateau Veselí nad Moravou, tour of the chateau ing: town hall chateau (museum) square, with exposition with musical instruments park and the historic hydro power station, afternoon program in Sportland Babylon  Municipal Museum and Milling Museum planetarium, navigation back to Strážnice (roller coaster etc.)  church of Virgin Mary and church of St. Day 3: cycling trip: Strážnice Vnorovy  Day 3: whole day’s circuit through the Martin  Jewish quarter, synagogue and Veselí nad Moravou Uherský Ostroh (cha- area of Kyjov for motorists: Kyjov  Ježov cemetery  blueprint workshop  optional teau, town historic reserve, Jewish cemetery) (Hošálka nature reserve, quarry of Ježov) navigation on the Baa Channel  Strážnice  Hluk (stronghold and monuments of folk-  Žeravice (Memorial of J. A. Komen- Morava River Valley Natural Park, Žerotín lore architecture)  Boršice u Blatnice  ský)  Těmice (swimming pool)  Bzenec and Osypané břehy natural monuments Blatnička  Kněždub (native house of the (square, Jewish cemetery)  Vracov (folk- Úprka brothers)  Tvarožná Lhota (Muse- lore museum)  Milotice (chateau, Šidleny VESELÍ NAD MORAVOU um of the Service Tree) Strážnice wine cellars)  Svatobořice-Mistřín (former Visitors with cars are also recommended to internation camp)  Hovorany (Hovorany In Veselí you should not miss the local fairs, visit Kuželov (windmill – technical monu- Meadows nature reserve)  Žarošice (pilgri- costumed feasts, regular brass music festi- ment) and Radějov (Travičná lookout tower) mage site) Ždánice (Vrbas Museum, plane- val and children’s folklore festival. The local Day 4: visit to the skansen of Strážnice tarium) Lovčice (U vrby nature reserve) planetarium and the historic hydro power Bukovany (Mill of Bukovany) Kyjov plant are also worth a visit. Veselí nad Moravou www.veseli-nad-moravou.cz Do not miss church of Guardian Angels and Uherský Ostroh www.uhostroh.cz Servite monastery  church of St. Bartholo- mew  Municipal Museum  historic hydro power station with two functioning turbines  planetarium  Educational and Informa- tion Centre of the White Carpathians The Baa Chanel

44 Strážnice - MFF Somewhat Different Towns

HODONÍN

In Hodonín, the native town of President T. G. Masaryk, you should visit the Masa- ryk Museum, the Art Gallery, the newly opened Museum of Oil Extraction and Geology and the local ZOO. Increasingly Břeclav www.breclav.org popular are the spas of Hodonín and many visitors also like the options of sporting Mikulov www.mikulov.cz activities – indoor and outdoor swimming BŘECLAV pool, sports center, ice rink etc. Do not miss Masaryk square with the town Břeclav, the center of the Podluží region, MIKULOV hall built in the style of Nürnberg Art Nou- is a town of sports and active relaxation veau  Baroque church of St. Lawrence with an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, The ancient Mikulov, center of the Mikulov and Plague Column  Masaryk Museum sports centers and many trails for walking wine-making area, has many historic monu- in the Baroque chateau  Museum of Oil and cycling. ments in the town center, the museum in the Extraction and Geology  Art Gallery  Do not miss  church of St. Wenceslas from chateau with the wine-making exposition Spas of Hodonín  ZOO Hodonín with the 1990s  Municipal Museum and Gallery and the Giant Cask as well as many cultural pavilion of exotic birds, anthropoids, apes,  Synagogue, Jewish cemetery  optional events such as the art symposion “Work- reptiles, wolves and sea life exposition  navigation on the Dyje to Jan’s Castle or shop” or the Guitar Festival. One of the na- Water Tourism Center – the U Jezu pier, Pohansko tural monuments is the Na Turoldu cave. optional navigation on the Morava river on Do not miss  chateau of Mikulov with seve- the Konstancie boat VALTICE ral expositions and the chateau cellar with the Giant Cask  chateau park with the WEEKEND IN HODONÍN Valtice is the town of historical monuments fountain, small botanical garden and rose Day 1: arrival in Hodonín, accommoda- and wine. The Valtice chateau is one of the garden  town square with the Holy Trinity tion, tour of the town: Masaryk Square  most valuable Baroque monuments in the Column, fountain, Canonicus’ Houses and town hall  Baroque church of St. Law- country and its cellars hide the top hundred the Renaissance sgraffiti house  church of rence and Plague Column  dinner wines in the Wine Salon of the Czech Re- St. Wenceslas with ossuary Holly Hill with Day 2: Masaryk Museum  Art Gallery, public. The town is one of the two centers Station of the Cross, church of St. Sebastian afternoon navigation on the Morava river of the Lednice-Valtice Area, included on the and the Bell Tower  Goat Peak lookout on the Konstancie boat or visit to the Muse- UNESCO list of world heritage. tower Husova Street (former Jewish quar- um of Oil Extraction and Geology, get togeth- Do not miss  Baroque chateau of Val- ter) with the synagogue and the large Jewish er with tasting in the Kunc microbrewery tice  chateau park from 18th century  cemetery  Na Turoldu cave, the most im- Day 3: Spas of Hodonín (massages, whirl church of the Ascension of Virgin Mary portant wintering place of bats in the Czech baths, electrotherapy or whirpool) or visit from the 17th century Rajstna Colonnade Republic to the ZOO  Rendez-vous WEEKEND IN MIKULOV Hodonín www.hodonin.com WEEKEND IN LEDNICE-VALTICE Day 1: arrival in Mikulov, accommodation, AREA evening tour of the town and get together in Day 1: arrival in Břeclav, accommodation, wine cellar or wine bank afternoon walk through the town: parochial Day 2: sightseeing: town square  church church of St. Wenceslas  synagogue  Mu- of St. Wenceslas  ossuary  Dietrichstein nicipal Museum and Gallery  chateau  Crypt  Jewish cemetery  Goat Peak Jewish cemetery with the crypt of the Kuff- (lookout tower), Na Turoldu cave and the ner family and ceremonial hall instructional trail with the geopark Day 2: navigation from the Rowboat Club to Day 3: walk through the chateau park  Jan’s Castle, cycling trip via Lednice to the chateau of Mikulov (expositions of the Re- Three Graces, St. Hubertus Chapel, Ren- gional Museum, Giant Wine Cask)  syna- dez-vous to Valtice (tour of the town: town gogue  Jewish quarter, walk to the Holly square with town hall and Plague Column Hill (pilgrimage site)  church of the Ascension of Virgin Mary  chateau  chateau cellar – Wine Salon Valtice www.radnice-valtice.cz of the Czech Republic  chateau park  Rajstna Colonnade  Wine Cellars of Vinné sklepy Valtice – Cross Cellar, wine tasting  town square) Day 3: navigation from the House of Culture to Pohansko and back, tour of Pohansko and the instructional trail

45 Congresses

A NICE PLACE FOR BUSINESS AND MORE If you are looking for a site to have your congress, seminar or another corporate event, try the region of Slovácko. Here you will find fully equipped exclusive venues in castles, chateaus or Baroque Jesuit residence as well as smaller and more intimate locations. The local chefs will prepare the best of the specialties of Slovácko for you or anything according to your demands. You can choose from many options of traditional as well as nontraditional accompanying outdoor, folklore or wine-making programs. Slovácko also offers quality accommodation services and experienced production companies that know the local offer very well and tailor an event exactly according to your requirements.

RECOMMENDED CORPORATE III. CONGRESS IN THE CHATEAU IN PROGRAMS MIKULOV Day 1: arrival, welcome drink, information, I. SLOVÁCKO- REDUTA accommodation, program at the chateau Day 1: arrival in Uherské Hradiště, accom- (negotiations in the Great Chateau Hall), modation, welcome, refreshment, guided refreshments, historic program (fencing tour of the royal town (Marian Square with performance, castle guard, night tour of the St. Francis Xavier church, the Baroque chateau with the White Lady, wine tasting pharmacy At the Golden Crown, synagogue, in the cellar with Giant Cask, buffet, fire- Old Town Hall, house At the Sun), evening works, period music) Junior Hotel • Kyjov: Club Hotel, Town Hall get together in wine cellar with wine tasting, Day 2: negotiations in the chateau, refresh- • Milotice: Chateau of Milotice cymbal music and regional specialties ments, trip to Lednice (tour of the chateau, Day 2: all-day corporate event in the center greenhouse and chateau park), get together LEDNICE-VALTICE AREA of Uherské Hradiště – in Reduta, one of the in wine cellar (wine tasting with the marry- Břeclav: Rose Hotel, Čech Hotel, Rotunda most exclusive venues in the whole region ing wine and food, cymbal music) Pension • Lednice: Chateau of Lednice (renovated historic building of the former Day 3: guided tour of the town of Mikulov (Knights’ Hall), My Hotel, Penzion Onyx • Po- Jesuit college in Masaryk Square with the divín: Jan’s Castle • Valtice: Chateau of Valtice maximum capacity of 260 seats), refresh- CONFERENCES IN CHATEAUS AND (Stables), Hubertus Hotel, Rendez-vous ments, evening program according to the OTHER VENUES demands of the client (at the Baa Channel, The representative seat of the Liechtensteins MIKULOV AND SURROUNDINGS chateau of Buchlovice, Janáček brewery in in Lednice and Valtice, the Baroque chateau Dolní Dunajovice: Dr. Karl Renner Con- Uherský Brod etc.) of Mikulov, the Baroque aristocratic resi- gress Center • Mikulov: Chateau of Mikulov Day 3: morning program in the Air Mu- dence in Milotice, stronghold in Čejkovice, the (Congress Hall and Sala Terrena), Cinema seum in Kunovice, outdoor activities (tan- beautiful halls of Reduta in Uherské Hradiště Hall, Mikulov Hotel, MBZ M Hotel, Eliška dem parachute jumps, sightseeing flights) – that is just a fraction of the exclusive offer Hotel, Zámeček Hotel, Rohatý krokodýl Ho- refreshments, end of event of venues for your congress, conference or tel, Templ Hotel • Pavlov: Iris Hotel any other corporate event. We can offer an attractive atmosphere of the site, top quality STRÁŽNICE AND SURROUNDINGS congress equipment, experienced production Radějov: Radějov Hotel, Roseta Pension• background as well as well established and Strážnice: Strážnice Hotel, Chateau of nontraditional accompanying events. The Strážnice (Knights’ Hall and louges), Mu- choice is yours. Other sample programs: seum of the Southeastern Moravian Village  In the shade of the Service tree – skansen (Baroque brewery)  Meeting below the Buchlov hills  Between Brno and UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ AND  Under the shield of the Templar knights SURROUNDINGS  Between Brno and Vienna, and others Buchlovice: Buchlov Park Hotel, Buchlovice Hotel• Staré Město: Synot Hotel • Uherské II. CHARM OF THE HODONÍN AREA RECOMMENDED CORPORATE EVENT Hradiště: Reduta (historic hall), Club of Cul- Day 1: arrival and accommodation in Ky- VENUES ture, Lecture Center of the Slovácko Museum, jov or Hodonín, sporting activities (squash, Slunce Hotel, BW Grand Hotel, Koníček Ho- tennis, bowling), welcome dinner, evening HODONÍN AND SURROUNDINGS tel, Hvězda Cinema • Uherský Brod: House social program Čejkovice: Zámek Hotel, Albor Hotel • Ho- of Culture • Velehrad: Mlýn Hotel Day 2: transfer to Milotice, negotiations in donín: Krystal Hotel, Panon Hotel, House of the chateau, refreshments, afternoon tour Culture, Masaryk Museum (Hall of Europe), Organization of congresses and corporate of the castle with folklore program, cycling Hodonín Spas events in Slovácko: trip to Dubňany – about 5 km (guided wine  Avedon s.r.o. – destination agency for tasting, excursion to vineyards, traditional HUSTOPEČE AND SURROUNDINGS the region of Slovácko, Náměstí 30, Moravian snacks, cymbal music), return to Bořetice: Kraví hora Hotel • Hustopeče: 692 01 Mikulov, tel.: +420 519 512 797-8, hotel Centro Hotel, Rustikal Hotel • Kurdějov: e-mail: [email protected] Day 3: transfer to Milotice, negotiations in Tenis Hotel the chateau, refreshments, the Baa Chan- nel (sailing to Strážnice with program), din- KYJOV AND SURROUNDINGS ner in style of Slovácko hog-sticking with Bukovany: Mill in Bukovany • Bzenec: Strážnice wine tasting, return to hotel Day 4: sporting and competition morning 46 in Sportland in Strážovice (roller coaster, quadricycles) Useful travelling information

Hodonín / Holíč – nonstop OPENING TIMES OF WINE CELLARS Sudoměřice / Skalica – nonstop The areas of wine cellars are usually freely Velká nad Veličkou / Vrbovce – nonstop accessible. We recommend visiting them in Strání / Moravské Lieskové – nonstop late afternoon or evening hours where most Březová / Nová Bošáca – nonstop wine makers are present and most of their Starý Hrozenkov / Drietoma – nonstop work is done. When you ask the owner for a short visit, you will usually not be turned TOURIST SEASON down. Many villages, e. g. Pavlov, Hrušky, The spring tourist season starts in April Velké Pavlovice, Velké Bílovice or Mikulov, when the greatest attraction is the awake- moreover hold open cellars days. To larger ning nature. In the main summer tourist groups we recommend approaching infor- season from June to September you can mation centers that can mediate an evening enjoy water sports, visit historic monu- in a wine cellar with cymbal music, guided ments or take part in the local cultural wine tasting and other services. events. The autum season lasts until No- vember and especially attracts groups of ACCOMMODATION visitors who after visiting sights like to The region has hotels of all categories, pen- enjoy fresh or regular wine in wine cel- sions as well as private accommodation. USEFUL TRAVELLING INFORMATION lars. The winter tourist season lasts from Local camping sites offer cheap accommo- November to March. dation in chalets or bungalows and places TRAFFIC CONNECTIONS for erecting your own tents or for parking The tourist region of Slovácko lies in the RULES FOR TRAVELLING IN THE your trailers. Southeastern part of Moravia and is easily TERRITORIES OF THE PROTECTED accessible by train. International expres- LANDSCAPE AREAS INFORMATION ON THE REGION OF ses and Intercity and Eurocity trains from There are two protected landscape areas in SLOVÁCKO Vienna and Bratislava stop at Břeclav be- Slovácko – the White Carpathians and the All information on the tourist offer of the fore going on to Brno and Prague. You can Pálava. Movement of visitors on these terri- region will be given to you by the staff of also take trains going on via Hodonín and tories is regulated so that the damage to the the selected information centers (TIC), Staré Město to Přerov and further to Ostra- extraordinary natural monuments is limited. members of the certified TIC network of the va, Olomouc or Prague. From these railway We would like to bring your attention to some Slovácko region. You will recognize them junctions you can go further by train or bus of the major rules. You must not litter, pick by the sign they use and that will also tell to other places in the region. protected plants and flowers or collect pro- you, whether it is a local, district or regional Intercity bus lines will take you to Slovác- tected animals. Making fire, camping outside TIC. You can approach all of the certified ko from Prague, Brno, Ostrava, Bratislava designated areas and parking outside roads TIC whenever you need to book accommo- or Vienna. By car, you can get there on the and parking lots is not allowed. These rules dation, hire a guide or just purchase infor- Prague – Brno motorway that crosses the of course apply to the most valuable parts of mation materials, maps and souvenirs. All region and past Břeclav goes on to Brati- these areas – the nature reserves, where you information on Slovácko can also be found slava. From Vienna, take the E 461 inter- can only move on designated paths. at www.slovacko.cz or at the website of the national road; from Ostrava the I/55 na- individual towns and villages. tional road via Přerov, Uherské Hradiště PUBLIC HOLIDAYS and Břeclav. Large international airports 1st January – Restoration of the Indepen- are located in Prague (about 300 km) and dent Czech State Day Vienna (about 100 km). The closest nati- 8th May – Liberation Day onal airports are in Kunovice, Brno and 5th July – St. Constantinus and Methodius Ostrava. Day 6th July – Jan Hus Day BORDER CROSSINGS 28th September – Czech Statehood Day AUSTRIA 28th October – Foundation of Independent Mikulov / Drasenhofen – nonstop Czechoslovak State Day Mikulov / Ottenthal (pedetrians, cyclists, 17th November – Struggle for Freedom and horse riders, motorcycles up to 50 ccm, Democracy Day 1st April – 31st October from 6 AM to 10 PM, 1st November – 31st March 8 AM – 8 PM) OTHER HOLIDAYS Valtice / Schrattenberg (6 AM – 10 PM, no April – Easter Monday buses) 1st May – Labor Day Poštorná / Reinthal (6 AM – 10 PM, no bu- 24th December – Christmas Eve ses) 25th December – Christmas Day SLOVAKIA 26th December – St. Stephen’s Day Lanžhot / Brodské – nonstop (On holidays, banks, some information cen- Břeclav / Brodské (D2) – nonstop ters and most shops are closed.)

47 The Zlín Region

THE ZLÍN REGION – MAGIC OF VARIETY

Please accept our invitation for a short walk trough the region Buchlov or contemplate in the Velehrad Basilica – an impor- renowned for it’s beautiful nature, interesting monuments and tant pilgrimage site, or cheer up in one of the many wine cel- living folklore traditions. The natural axis of this region is the lars. On your bike or on foot you can explore the picturesque broad valley of the Morava river. In the West are the Chřiby land of Comenius, the beech forests and blossoming meadows Hills, in the East the Hostýn and Vizovice Hills and the border of the White Carpathians or the rocks of the Chřiby Hills. range of the White Carpathians, Javorníky and Beskydy. Each On the Baa Channel you can go upstream to Otrokovice, to name is a symbol for all lovers of nature, hiking, cycling and the area of Zlín. The name of the channel evokes the most fa- skiing. Those who like history can admire monuments of Great mous local countryman who built the seat of his world empire Moravia, splendid castles and chateaus, significant pilgrima- here and rendered the area its typical features. The functio- ge sites as well as works of modern architecture and a number nalist Baa architecture is one of the great temptations to be of folklore buildings. In the region of Zlín, the traditions are found here, together with the fairy-tale like chateau in Lešná still alive of the Slovácko, Valaško and Haná areas. They are surrounded by the famous ZOO, the chateau of Vizovice or the not just a show for the tourists, but rather an authentic part well-known spas center of Luhačovice. of the life in the areas of Slovácko, Kroměříž, Valašsko and Nearby are the borders of the Valašsko region, or Valachia. Zlínsko. Which fans of skiing, cycling or hiking would not know of Pus- These are the four diverse regions that together create the va- tevny, Radhoš, Velké Karlovice. And which lover of folklore riety we would like to show you: architecture and traditions would resist the temptation to visit When you come to Slovácko, you will find yourselves in the the Valachian Open Air Museum, the renowned skansen of Rož- middle of archeological monuments from the times of the Gre- nov. Through the historic towns of Vsetín or Valašské Meziříčí at Moravian Empire; you can admire the majestic castle of you can continue to the East to the fruitful planes of Haná.

48 Magic of Variety

Iceland

Finland Sweden

Norway Russia

Estonia

Latvia

Denmark Lithuania

Belarus Ireland Great Britain Netherlands Poland

Germany Ukraine Belgium Czech Republic Luxemburg Slovakia Moldovia Austria Hungary Switzerland France Romania Slovenia Bos. & Croatia Herz. Monaco Serbia SLOVÁCKO ZLÍNSKO A LUHAČOVSKÉ Bulgaria Italy

Macedonia Portugal ZÁLESÍ Spain Albania Turkey Greece

KROMĚŘÍŽSKO VALAŠSKO

You cannot miss – the important pilgrimage hill os Hostýn will show you the direction. On your way, you can see the unique Jewish monuments in Holešov with the local chateau park, the skansen in the nearby Rymice or the chateau in Chropyně. The heart of this part of the region is Kroměříž – the town of the archbishops of Olomouc. One of its dominants is without doubt the arch- bishop chateau with splendid gardens protected by UNESCO as a part of the world cultural heritage. The Region of Zlín is a place you can visit any time of the year and find someting new each time.

Come and discover the magic of Variety.

49 Discover the Zlín Region Map of Slovácko and Surroundings 50 | 51 Tourist Information Centers www.radejov.cz, www.straznicko.cz e-mail: [email protected] tel./fax:518+420 337828 696 67 Radějov INFOCENTRUM RADĚJOV –LUČINA [email protected], www.pasohlavky.cz e-mail: [email protected] tel./fax: +420 519 427 624 691 22Pasohlávky TURISTICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM PASOHLÁVKY e-mail: [email protected], www.mikulov.cz tel./fax: +420519 510 855 1,Náměstí 69201 Mikulov TURISTICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM MIKULOV e-mail: [email protected],www.lednice.cz tel./fax: +420519 340 986 68,691Zámecké náměstí 44Lednice TURISTICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM LEDNICE www.mestokyjov.cz, www.kyjovsko.cz e-mail: [email protected], www.ickyjov.cz tel.: +420518 697 411, fax: +420518 614 097 Svatoborská 26,697 01 Kyjov INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM MĚSTA KYJOVA KYJOV e-mail: [email protected], www.mesto-kunovice.cz tel./fax: +420572 549999 Na Rynku 886,68604 Kunovice MĚSTSKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM KUNOVICE www.hustopece-city.cz e-mail: [email protected] tel.: +420519 412 909,fax: +420519 413 792 dům „USynků“,Dukelské 23,69301 náměstí Hustopeče TURISTICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM HUSTOPEČE e-mail: [email protected], www.hodonin.com tel.: +420518 351 437, fax: +420518 352577 Národní třída 36,69501 Hodonín INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM MĚSTA HODONÍNA HODONÍN e-mail: [email protected], http:// tic.buchlovice.cz tel./fax: +420572 595996 Svobodynáměstí 24, 687 08Buchlovice TURISTICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM BUCHLOVICE e-mail: [email protected], www.breclav.org tel./fax: +420519 326900 Nám. T. 3,69081 G.Masaryka Břeclav TURISTICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM BŘECLAV www.mikroregion-bojkovsko.cz e-mail: [email protected] tel.: +420572 610 420 Sušilova 952,687 71 Bojkovice INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM MIKROREGIONU BOJKOVSKA BOJKOVICE Information pointsofinterest onservices, andcultural events •excursions •information leaflets •bookingsofaccommodation Organization oflodging,tripsand programs inSlovácko: Avedon s.r.o. Agency – Destination oftheSlovácko Region, • guiding services •catering •bookingofwinecellars •tickets services • guidingservices sale for cultural events Náměstí 30,69201Náměstí Mikulov, tel.: +420519 512 797-8, e-mail:[email protected] tel./fax: +420519 352978, e-mail:[email protected] Svobodynáměstí 4,691 42Valtice TURISTICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM VALTICE tel.: +420572 634 802,e-mail:[email protected],www.mic.ub.cz Kaunicova 77, 68801 Uherský Brod MĚSTSKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM UHERSKÝ BROD e-mail: [email protected], www.portal.uh.cz tel.: +420572 540232,tel./fax: +420572 556113 Masarykovo nám.35,68601 Uherské Hradiště INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM PORTAL www.slovacko.cz, www.uherske-hradiste.cz e-mail: [email protected] tel.: +420572 525525-6,fax: +420572 525527 Masarykovo nám.21, 68601 Uherské Hradiště MĚSTSKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM UHERSKÉ HRADIŠTĚ www.straznicko.cz, www.straznice-mesto.cz e-mail: [email protected] tel.: +420518 332444,+420518 324 904 Předměstí 3,69662Strážnice Hotel Strážnice TURISTICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM STRÁŽNICKA STRÁŽNICE tel./fax: +420572 695240, e-mail:[email protected], www.strani.cz Na Zámečku 71, 687 65Strání INFOCENTRUM STRÁNÍ–KVĚTNÁ STRÁNÍ www.staremesto.uh.cz e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] tel./fax: +420572 541 009 Za Radnicí1823, 68603Staré Město MĚSTSKÁ KNIHOVNA AINFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM STARÉ MĚSTO www.radnice-valtice.cz VELKÉ PAVLOVICE TURISTICKÉ INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM e-mail: [email protected] www.bilekarpaty.cz/vis e-mail: [email protected], www.ksk.vlcnov.cz/ic INFORMAČNÍ CENTRUM PRO REGION VLČNOV tel./fax: +420 572 675 130, tel.: +420572 675 500 Vlčnov 186, 687 61 Vlčnov Vlčnov akultury Klub sportu VÝCHODNÍ SLOVÁCKO Hlavní 9,691 06Velké Pavlovice tel.: +420518 322545,fax: +420518 324 792 tel./fax: +420519 428149 e-mail: [email protected] www.velke-pavlovice.cz Bartolomějské nám.47, 69801 Veselí nadMoravou BÍLÉ KARPATY, o.p.s. VZDĚLÁVACÍ AINFORMAČNÍ STŘEDISKO VESELÍ NADMORAVOU e-mail: [email protected], www.batacanal.cz Zámecká 2,„UBaťáku“, 69801 Veselí nadMoravou INFOCENTRUM BAŤOVA KANÁLU tel./fax: +420518 325330