Where to Holiday in South Moravia, Czech Republic: 15 Most Beautiful Places (Even With Kids) in 2026

Lukáš and I keep coming back to South Moravia in the Czech Republic, and every single time I’m amazed by just how laid-back it feels. Turn off the motorway and suddenly you find yourself in a landscape that a little bit resembles the sun-drenched Italian Tuscany. Rolling green hills, endless rows of vineyards and gleaming white limestone cliffs create the perfect backdrop for slowing down and unwinding.

The two of us love coming here most of all in autumn, when the air carries the sweet scent of ripening grapes and young wine (burčák). We’ve fallen in love with the endless walks around the Pálava lakes, wandering the historic streets of Mikulov and, of course, the evenings spent in wine cellars. It’s simply a region that knows how to live, and the local winemakers’ enthusiasm is incredibly contagious.

So I’ve put together 15 places we love most in South Moravia, from the romantic Lednice-Valtice complex through buzzing Brno to the quiet corners of Podyjí. And because so many families head here, I’ve thrown in tried-and-tested tips on what to do with kids, where to swim and where to eat well.

TL;DR

• Best base for couples: Mikulov and the Pálava area offer the most romantic accommodation, endless tasting options and breathtaking views of the limestone cliffs.
• Ideal for families with kids: Choose the area around Nové Mlýny or the Vranov Dam, where you’re close to both water and huge amusement parks.
• Watch the 2026 dates: The two biggest wine festivals in the country fall on the same weekend this year, 11–13 September, so accommodation disappears at lightning speed.
• Book ahead: If you want to visit Brno’s Villa Tugendhat or the Punkva Caves, you may need to sort out tickets months in advance.
• Water quality: The Nové Mlýny lagoons often have poorer water quality in summer, while the Vranov Dam boasts the highest cleanliness rating.
• Kids go free: Few people know that children under 15 accompanied by an adult get into the gorgeous open-air museum in Strážnice completely free.

When to visit South Moravia

Each season has a completely different atmosphere in South Moravia, and it pays to plan according to what you expect from your trip. Spring starts beautifully as early as March, when the area around Hustopeče turns pink thanks to blossoming almond trees. The traditional Almond Blossom Festival runs from 20 to 22 March in 2026 and is an absolutely perfect kick-off to the travel season for anyone who loves spring scenery. April and May then tempt you with the first open sights and cycling trips, when the routes aren’t yet bursting at the seams.

Summer here is all about swimming, long bike rides and boat trips. But you have to expect really big crowds, especially around Lednice and the Moravian Karst. Tropical temperatures often climb towards 39 °C, so it’s worth keeping air-conditioned escapes in reserve, like caves or Brno’s underground. If you plan to swim in nature, keep a close eye on the public-health websites, because some reservoirs battle blue-green algae in August.

September and October are the absolute peak of the season. Young wine flows everywhere, grape harvest festivals take place and the days stay beautifully sunny. For 2026, though, you have to watch out for one huge logistical trap. The Pálava Grape Harvest in Mikulov and the Znojmo Historic Grape Harvest fall on exactly the same weekend, from 11 to 13 September. Most hotels in both towns are hopelessly full from as early as winter, so you’ll need to pick just one event and sort accommodation well ahead. The end of October then traditionally belongs to the Open Cellars Festival, which this year falls on the weekend of 24 and 25 October.

Where to stay in South Moravia

South Moravia offers just about every type of accommodation you can imagine. For a romantic weekend for two, Lukáš and I most like to choose the area around Mikulov and Pálava, where you’ll find the loveliest boutique hotels and guesthouses with wine cellars. Families, on the other hand, will do well to look for a base near the large bodies of water, such as Pasohlávky or the Vranov Dam. If you’d rather explore historic sights, Znojmo or the very centre of Brno make a perfect starting point.

Most of the region’s quality accommodation keeps to a very high standard, but in high season expect higher prices. For a double room in a nice guesthouse you’ll pay on average around €80, while at more luxurious boutique hotels prices climb above €120 per night. We prefer to look for accommodation on Booking.com, and I’ve compiled specific tips for places that have excellent reviews and where guests return enthusiastically year after year.

Mikulov and the Pálava area:

• Penzion Čáp in Mikulov is an absolute gem. With a Booking rating of 9.6 it’s among the best in South Moravia. Guests can’t praise the above-standard breakfasts and incredibly comfortable mattresses enough. A night in high season costs roughly €90 to €110 per room, with breakfast an extra €10.
• Boutique Hotel Templ is a gorgeous hotel right in Mikulov’s historic Jewish quarter. Sensitively renovated spaces, its own parking and a renowned restaurant. A night for two comes to around €120.
• Hotel Pavlov is a great choice right below Děvičky with views of the vineyards. According to reviews it’s absolutely ideal for families with smaller kids too, and the lovely terrace is a bonus. Expect around €110 per night.

Pasohlávky and Lednice (great for families):

• Hotel Aqualand Inn sits right in the Aqualand Moravia complex in Pasohlávky, so you can head straight to the pool in your bathrobe. Stay packages for two start at €250 and a huge advantage is that entry to the waterpark is included.
• Spa Resort Lednice will please anyone longing for a spa with iodine-bromine water. It offers a modern setting and a wide selection of treatments. A three-day package starts at €210 per person, just book the treatments well in advance.

Brno and Znojmo:

• Grandezza Hotel Luxury Palace offers a luxurious experience right on Brno’s Zelný trh (Cabbage Market) with hand-painted ceilings. The sights are literally a few steps from the door. A night in this design palace costs from €110 to €140.
• Hotel Clemar is a sensitively renovated city hotel on Wenceslas Square in Znojmo. Guests highlight the very comfortable beds and great breakfasts. You’ll pay roughly €70 to €95 per night.

Unusual experiences:

• Bobule v sudu is an absolutely perfect glamping stay in a giant wine barrel right in the vineyard in Bořetice. A night costs from €90 to €110, but the price already includes a bottle of wine, a picnic basket and a ready-to-use grill. There’s a full bathroom and a fridge too.
• Vinný sklep u Štipčáků offers an authentic experience in Vlkoš near Kyjov, where you sleep right above the cellar. The owners look after you exemplarily and the stay comes to an unbeatable €50 for two.

Where to Holiday in South Moravia, Czech Republic: 15 Most Beautiful Places

I’ve deliberately included both busy towns full of great cafés and completely quiet places in the middle of untouched nature. I’ll tell you how much entry costs, where to be extra careful with parking and what you definitely shouldn’t miss.

1. Brno

Lukáš and I fell in love with Brno for its incredible food scene and the ever-present relaxed student vibe. The city lives at its own pleasantly slow pace, and Zelný trh with the Parnas Fountain is the ideal place to start the day with a good coffee in hand. If it rains, Brno’s sights will safely keep you under a roof and offer a program for the whole weekend.

Quite unique is the second-largest ossuary in Europe by St. James’s, which holds the remains of more than fifty thousand people. Entry costs €7.50, reduced entry is €3.70 and a family ticket comes to €17. At the nearby Špilberk Castle you can head into the mysterious casemates, for which adults pay €11. A brand-new addition for 2026 is a fresh route focused on local legends, which is sure to interest older kids too.

💡 Tip: An absolute must is the functionalist Villa Tugendhat. The basic sixty-minute tour costs €18 and the family tour €43, but tickets vanish literally within moments of going on sale. You may need to watch out for them a quarter of a year ahead. If you don’t manage to get in, you can view the villa from outside through the garden for €8.

2. Pálava

For the two of us, Pálava is the absolute heart of all Moravia. When you walk along the white limestone cliffs with the vast bodies of water glinting below, you feel more like you’re somewhere by the sea. We love coming here in early autumn most of all, when the morning mists give way to warm sunshine and the air smells of dry grass. The whole area also offers plenty of routes you can manage even without great fitness.

The classic outing is a walk to the ruins of Děvičky Castle, which you reach via a pleasant ridge trail from Pavlov or Klentnice. Along the way, the loveliest views over the entire protected landscape area open up. A big plus is that you pay no entry fee at all for these natural beauties, and you can soak it all in for a whole day.

At the other end of the Pálava ridge rises Svatý kopeček (Holy Hill) in Mikulov, reached by a Way of the Cross. The hike takes about forty-five minutes and at the top you’re rewarded with a view of the historic centre that never gets old. If you want to cool off after roaming through nature, head to the flooded Janičův vrch quarry, where the water is beautifully clear.

3. Mikulov

Mikulov is a little town where history breathes from every corner, and we love coming back here. The dominant feature is, of course, the huge Baroque château, home to an excellent regional museum. Their main tour, “From Gothic to Empire”, costs €7.50 for an adult and €3.70 for children this year, with a family ticket coming to €16.

If you like wine, you mustn’t miss the château cellar, home to one of the largest historic barrels in Europe, dating from 1643. Entry to this giant cellar costs €5 and it’s a truly fascinating sight. What’s more, with an integrated transport system ticket you get a 20% discount, which is a very welcome bonus. In the evening we recommend heading to the local small winemakers, where a guided tasting costs around €8 to €12 per person.

💡 Tip: If you want to cool off, head to the nearby Na Turoldu cave, where the temperature stays a steady below 10 °C. Adults pay €9 and a family ticket is €25. Just be prepared for around 350 steps waiting inside, so it’ll give your legs a bit of a workout.

4. Lednice-Valtice complex

Lednice Château and its surroundings form the largest designed landscape in the world, and every walk through the château park feels like a fairy tale. The château itself is a huge draw; the state rooms cost €13 this year and children aged six and over pay €3.70. The gorgeous greenhouse with exotic plants then comes to €6 and is definitely worth seeing.

Lukáš and I like to roam here on foot most of all, but the boat trips along the Dyje river are also very popular. The journey from the château to the scenic Minaret takes twenty minutes and a one-way ticket costs an adult €9, while for a stroller on board you pay just €2 extra. The climb up the Minaret then costs another €4 and offers a wide view of the surroundings.

💡 Tip: In 2026 and 2027 the château is undergoing an extensive renovation of the historic catacombs and the Moorish Water Tower, so we definitely have a lot to look forward to. Also watch out for 10 August 2026, when the entire château will be exceptionally closed to the public due to a film shoot.

5. Znojmo and Podyjí National Park

Znojmo is a little unfairly overlooked, yet it’s one of the most beautiful historic towns in the country. What’s more, in 2026 it celebrates an incredible 800 years since being elevated to a royal town, so plenty of interesting events take place here all year round. After four long years of demanding renovation, the Znojmo town hall tower with its new gallery finally reopened this year on 2 April.

The Znojmo Underground, at 27 kilometres long, is the largest in the whole of Czechia. The classic tour route costs €6 and the family ticket comes to a pleasant €16. For the braver among you they also offer special adrenaline routes where you crawl through narrow passages, costing €8 to €12. Bear in mind, though, that the tours last over two hours.

Podyjí National Park draws you in with wild nature and stunning views into the deep valley. Travellers highly praise a visit to the famous Šobes vineyard, which ranks among the best in Europe. From June to September, Znovín keeps a tasting stall open here, which you can reach only on foot or by bike, since cars are strictly banned.

6. The Moravian Karst and Macocha

People come to the Moravian Karst mainly for the mystery of deep abysses and underground rivers. The biggest draw is without doubt the Punkva Caves with a boat trip on motorboats right inside the cave passages. According to the official 2026 price list, in high season you’ll pay €18 for an adult and €8 for a child.

Booking tickets here is an absolute must and in summer it’s hopelessly sold out weeks in advance. The cave administration therefore allows booking up to a year ahead. Also remember that strollers are not allowed inside for safety reasons at all, so for very small babies you’ll need a carrier ready. You can’t reach the caves themselves by car; you have to walk just under two kilometres or use the eco-friendly little train.

💡 Tip: If you can’t get tickets, head to the neighbouring Kateřinská Cave, where entry costs €9. A cable car or the aforementioned little train then takes you up to the Macocha Abyss. A handy combined ticket for both comes to €11 for an adult and €8 for children, while the upper viewpoints above the abyss are completely free.

7. Nové Mlýny and Aqualand Moravia

The area around Nové Mlýny is an absolute paradise for lovers of water and summer fun, though it has its pitfalls. The biggest draw here is the giant Aqualand Moravia in Pasohlávky, which this year offers a full-day summer entry at the box office for €49. By buying online in advance, though, you can save up to €8 per person, which really adds up on a family trip, since the complex sells no family tickets at all.

Right by the upper reservoir there’s also the very popular ATC Merkur campsite, where you can swim in the local lagoons. Beach entry in season costs €5 for an adult. Unfortunately, I have to flag a big problem: the Regional Public Health Authority is reporting in summer 2026 too that the Nové Mlýny lagoons have long-term poor microbiological water quality.

Personally I wouldn’t really recommend swimming right in the reservoir with small children, and I’d rather choose a safe waterpark or drive to a different dam. But the views of Pálava across the water from the shores of Nové Mlýny are simply phenomenal, and a walk along the dam is definitely worth it.

8. Vranov nad Dyjí and Bítov Castle

The Vranov Dam is often nicknamed the Moravian Adriatic, and it’s no wonder at all. Unlike Nové Mlýny, the public-health authorities here consistently report the highest water quality rating, so swimming is completely safe and the water is usually beautifully warm. The local beaches are sandy-grassy and superbly equipped, and there are reliable boat and pedal-boat rentals too.

Right above the river rises the majestic Vranov nad Dyjí Château, where you can visit the state interiors for €11. A little further upstream lies Bítov Castle, where entry to the palace also costs €11. Kids will surely be intrigued by the fact that Bítov holds the largest collection of stuffed dogs in the world, an absolute European curiosity.

💡 Tip: The ideal way to combine both sights without constantly having to re-park the car is to use the scheduled boat service. In July and August, sightseeing boats shuttle directly between Vranov and Bítov, and they’ll happily take a bike or a dog on board too.

9. Slavkov u Brna and the Peace Memorial

The little town of Slavkov u Brna (Austerlitz) entered world history thanks to the famous Battle of the Three Emperors in 1805. Its dominant feature is the gorgeous Baroque château with a freely accessible park, where you can stroll for hours. The historic halls come to €9 and reduced entry is €6; for families with kids there are special children’s routes with codes on weekends.

Not far away, on a hill near the village of Prace, you’ll find the legendary Peace Memorial. Entry costs €6 and a family ticket comes to €15. A big deal is that since the end of last year a completely new interactive exhibition has been running here, presenting the details of the whole battle in a very modern way and replacing the old outdated display cases.

The new exhibition also comes with a great audio guide across the battlefield itself, with twenty-one stops in the landscape. According to reviews, you can turn it into a perfect family game, tracking down traces of history together, and kids enjoy it far more than a classic museum commentary.

10. Slovácko and the Baťa Canal

Slovácko is a region where folk traditions are still incredibly alive and a very friendly mood reigns everywhere. Absolutely the best way to get to know this sunny area is a cruise along the famous Baťa Canal. It’s open from May to September, and in summer the locks operate every day except Monday.

An amazing experience is renting your own little motorboat, for which you don’t need any captain’s licence at all. They train you on the spot and then you just enjoy the calm cruise. You’ll find rentals in Veselí nad Moravou or in Vnorovy, for example, where prices run to a few hundred crowns (around €10–20) per hour of sailing.

Tradition lovers shouldn’t miss the huge Open-Air Museum in Strážnice, where adult entry costs €8. Few people know one fantastic thing: children under 15 accompanied by an adult get in completely free. What’s more, from 25 to 28 June the oldest folklore festival in Europe takes place here.

11. Velehrad and Modrá

Within just a few kilometres you’ll find some of the most interesting places in all of Moravia. The Velehrad Basilica is freely accessible outside Mass times, and its mighty interior will literally amaze you with its grandeur. In the neighbouring village of Modrá you can then travel more than a thousand years back in time and explore the history of Great Moravia first-hand.

The Modrá Archaeological Open-Air Museum is a faithful reconstruction of a Great Moravian hillfort, where entry is around €5 for an adult. Families rave about it here, because the site is on the smaller side, goats roam freely and kids can look at everything calmly at their own pace, without any needless rush.

💡 Tip: Right next to the open-air museum lies the Living Water (Živá voda) exhibition, where a ticket costs another €5. The highlight is a glass tunnel three and a half metres below the pond’s surface. You can safely observe huge belugas and other freshwater fish, a visual experience that will thrill absolutely everyone.

12. Buchlov Castle and Buchlovice Château

The Chřiby are gorgeous wooded hills hiding two absolute gems of Moravian architecture, and both are definitely worth your attention. The medieval Buchlov Castle rises on a high hill and offers a fantastic view over the countryside. A walk through the old castle costs an adult €11 and children pay a symbolic €3.20, with the tour taking about an hour.

Down below in the valley lies its complete opposite: the elegant Baroque Buchlovice Château. It’s surrounded by a sprawling park full of rare trees and freely roaming peacocks. Entry to the château is the same as the castle, €11, but if you just want to stroll through the château park, you’ll pay €5 at the box office.

You can comfortably manage this combination of rugged medieval and ornate Baroque in a single day; the two sights lie so close together that the drive between them takes no more than a few minutes, so you can easily fit it in without any unnecessary stress.

13. Valtice and the Wine Salon

Valtice is the official capital of wine, and Lukáš and I can spend long hours here. The huge Baroque château offers a main tour for €13, while children pay €3.70. Above the town rises the beautiful Reistna Colonnade, from where in good weather you can see all the way to neighbouring Austria.

But the absolute phenomenon is the château cellar, home to the famous Wine Salon of the Czech Republic. Every year the hundred very best wines from across the country are carefully selected here, and you can taste them at your leisure. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday, and in the summer season you can come on Sunday too, so you can head here almost any time.

If you want to treat yourself and taste the very best, I definitely recommend buying tasting tickets online, as they’ll come a little cheaper. The atmosphere of the historic cellars full of the finest bottles is simply unrepeatable, and we always take at least one bottle home from here.

14. Wine cellars: Petrov-Plže and Mařatice

When you say South Moravia, most people picture exactly those typical blue-and-white painted cellars. The first village heritage reserve of this kind is the Petrov-Plže complex, which dates back to the fifteenth century. The whole complex is freely accessible and you can wander the narrow lanes between the so-called žudra, an exceptionally photogenic spot.

This year the Open Cellars event takes place here on 25 April 2026, when local winemakers open their doors to the public and you can taste from dozens of different barrels across the whole village. It’s an absolutely wonderful chance to get to know the local culture up close and chat with the people who tend the vines all year round.

Equally picturesque are the wine cellars in Mařatice near Uherské Hradiště, which are best reached by bike above all. The local winemakers often sit outside in front of their cellars and will happily invite you in for a glass of freshly poured wine, with very reasonable tasting prices.

15. Veveří Castle and the Brno Dam

Just thirty minutes from Brno city centre lies the Brno Dam, at the end of which rises the imposing Veveří Castle. Entry to the Prince Vasa Apartment costs an adult €9 and children pay €2.90. Entry to the castle grounds alone then costs only €2.50, so you can head here just for an ordinary weekend walk with the kids.

The very best experience, though, is to reach the castle not by car but by using the local boat service run by Brno’s transport company. The fleet of electric boats runs from April right through to the end of October, stopping directly below the castle. The cruise takes just under an hour, it’s beautifully peaceful on board and the views of the wooded banks are pure relaxation.

💡 Tip: If you hold a Brno transit pass or buy tickets in advance via the Brno iD portal, you get a great 50% discount on the boat ticket. The transport company also offers handy combined tickets that cleverly bundle the boat fare with entry to the castle, saving you even more money.

South Moravia with kids: the best family tips

In South Moravia with kids you really don’t have to think too hard. The châteaux here have special children’s tours, the nature isn’t physically demanding and you’ll trip over a swimming spot on literally every corner. I’ve compiled the best tried-and-tested attractions that parents recommend.

Aqualand Moravia and swimming with kids

If your kids love water, Aqualand Moravia in Pasohlávky will be a literal paradise for them. It has 24 giant water slides, thermal pools and a great kids’ rest area for the little ones. Children under six get in completely free. But I have to point out that the park offers no family entry and older children already pay the full €49. So buy tickets strictly online; you’ll save up to €8 per person and avoid the morning queues at the box office. For afternoon swimming from five o’clock there’s a discounted entry of €26.

When swimming in nature, be careful and choose wisely. The Nové Mlýny lagoons suffer from long-term poor microbiological water quality, so I wouldn’t take the little ones there. A safe bet, on the other hand, is the Vranov Dam, which consistently keeps the top cleanliness rating and offers great facilities with a gentle entry into the water. A great alternative is also the chemical-free natural Biotop Bohuslavice near Kyjov.

For the animals: zoos, dinosaurs and petting farms

When you’re out of ideas, animals always work on kids, guaranteed. Brno Zoo on Mniší hora costs an adult €8 and a family ticket comes to a pleasant €11. Bear in mind, though, that the grounds are set well uphill, so pushing a stroller will really work your calves. Much flatter and calmer is the Zoo in Hodonín, where adults pay €7.50 and you can easily walk the grounds even with small children.

A huge hit is then DinoPark in Vyškov, where a combined ticket including the local zoo costs €14 and will keep you busy for a whole day. Kids absolutely love above all the ride on the so-called DinoExpress, which takes them from the zoo right among the giant moving models of prehistoric reptiles. Everything is also designed to be very wheelchair- and stroller-friendly, so you won’t hit any problems.

When it rains: VIDA!, caves and play centres

Summer storms or autumn drizzle needn’t bother you at all in South Moravia. Brno’s VIDA! science centre is air-conditioned and full of interactive experiments. Adults pay €10, a family ticket is €16 and there’s also a special discounted afternoon entry for just €3.70. For smaller children I recommend the huge indoor play centre Bongo Brno, where daily entry for a child costs €16, but watch out that during the summer holidays the pricier weekend rates apply on weekdays too.

An escape from both rain and tropical summer heat is also the karst caves. In the Na Turoldu cave near Mikulov, for example, the temperature reliably stays around 8 °C. I should warn you, though, that around 350 fairly steep steps await inside, so for preschoolers it can be quite a challenge, and I’d rather choose the less demanding routes in the Moravian Karst.

South Moravia with a stroller

Plenty of places in Moravia are made for strollers, but you need to know exactly where to go. The château park in Lednice is absolutely ideal, because it offers completely flat, wide paved paths. And if you want to take a boat to the minaret, you’ll pay just €2 for a stroller on board, a huge advantage. Another lovely flat route is the paved cycle path through the floodplain forest to the Empire-style Pohansko château near Břeclav.

Be very careful in the Moravian Karst, on the other hand. Strollers are officially not allowed in the Punkva Caves at all for safety reasons, so you’ll definitely need a carrier ready for the baby. The trips across the Pálava cliffs aren’t exactly wheel-friendly either, and you’d often have to carry the stroller over rocks, so there I’d recommend heading out with bigger, walking children.

Where to eat (and drink) in South Moravia

Cuisine in South Moravia is a chapter all its own, and you certainly won’t go hungry here. The local classic is, of course, hearty Moravian roast pork with cabbage or all sorts of game specialities from Podyjí, which waft from every second country pub. But with our evening wine, the two of us much prefer excellent marinated hermelín cheese with fresh bread, which they know how to prepare absolutely perfectly in just about every cellar and which always vanishes in a flash. If you’re on Pálava, drop in for coffee and dessert at Café Fara in Klentnice, our long-time favourite, and we once really enjoyed a tasting at the U Kapličky winery in Zaječí.

An evening in the wine cellars is then an absolute basic of a Moravian holiday. At the local small winemakers you’ll usually pay around €8 to €12 per person for a guided tasting. They’ll pour you ten to fifteen samples and often offer cheeses and small nibbles alongside. If you head here in September, definitely don’t miss the ever-present burčák (young fermenting wine), which is deceptively easy to drink but simply an inseparable part of autumn, and we never let it pass us by.

When it’s time for something sweet, Lukáš and I swear by traditional fluffy wedding pastries (koláčky) or plum-jam pockets sprinkled with poppy seeds, which you can grab in the local bakeries. In spring, around Hustopeče, we regularly sample all sorts of almond specialities you won’t find in such quality anywhere else in the country. Overall, South Moravia is a place where diet plans dissolve very quickly.

Practical tips: wine, transport and bookings

• Booking traps: Tickets to Brno’s Villa Tugendhat tend to sell out within moments, so you have to sort them out really far ahead. Likewise, for the Punkva Caves I recommend booking tickets even months in advance, otherwise you’re out of luck in summer. Znojmo’s Rotunda of St. Catherine, meanwhile, only lets people in based on the current microclimate, so you can’t buy tickets in advance and in the rain you won’t get in at all.
• Parking in tourist centres: In Mikulov and Lednice, parking on summer weekends can be an absolute nightmare. In Lednice, luckily, there are six park-and-ride lots where you’ll pay around €0.80 per hour. In Mikulov, don’t try to drive right into the historic centre and use the spacious park-and-ride areas below the hill instead.
• Check the water quality: If you’re coming primarily for summer swimming, take a look just before your trip at the Brno Regional Public Health Authority website. The Vranov Dam usually has excellent quality and keeps the top rating, while the Nové Mlýny lagoons often struggle with blue-green algae and microbiological pollution.
• Wine trails: The whole region is threaded with 1,200 kilometres of superbly marked cycle paths that lead you through the very best. By bike you can even reach places where cars are absolutely banned. A lovely example is the renowned Šobes vineyard in Podyjí National Park, which you can only reach under your own steam.

Where to next

• Pálava: what to do and see + 15 trip ideas
• Lednice Château: 13 tips
• 10 tips on what to do in Mikulov and the surroundings
• Brno: what to see and top attractions

Frequently asked questions

Wondering how the grape harvest festivals work or whether it’s worth heading to Moravia in winter too? I’ve put together answers to the most common questions I get in my messages about travelling around South Moravia.