3 Hot Trip Tips from Brno
Looking for extra inspiration for travel before or after Traverse 22? Here are some great side trips you can take from Brno.
The Town of Mikulov
This picturesque town among the vineyards offers the best to satisfy all your senses and it is located approximately just 1 hour from Brno.
With its area of historical preservation, Jewish quarter and Baroque chateau with the largest exhibition of wine-making in the Czech Republic, no wonder Mikulov is referred to as the town of sights. Visit the impressive Gothic-Renaissance church of St. Wenceslas with an ossuary or the old burghers’ Renaissance houses situated on the picturesque square.
The Dietrichstein Tomb, the Holy Trinity Column and the Jewish Quarter with its many valuable houses and a synagogue are also remarkable.
Climb the Holy Hill, a nature preservation area and also a famous place of pilgrimage. The spectacular view at the top of Mikulov and its surroundings will make the climb well worth it, truly a feast for all the senses! Standing at the top of the hill is St. Sebastian’s Church with its early Baroque decorations.
What cannot be missed in Mikulov
Chateau Mikulov – audio guide offered, payment cash or by card
Holy Hill – easy ascent to the hill following the Way of the Cross takes approximately 30 minutes and will offer you stunning views over the city
The Synagogue – tours not guided, multilingual written materials are available, payment only by cash
Dietrichstein Tomb – tours not guided, multilingual written materials are available, payment only by cash
Na Turoldu Cave – warm clothes recommended (average temperature inside is 7-9 °C), payment cash or by card
Tourist information centre – open every day 9.00-18.00, guided city tours in foreign languages are provided only for groups upon request, reservation ahead is needed, for more information contact the centre
Gastronomy tips
…where to go for lunch: Pedro´s Foodtruck, Restaurant Šílová, Bistro Drogérka
…where to go for coffee: KUK bistro
…where to go for wine: Volařík Winery, Korek Enoteka
Localization
How to get there?
You can jump on a bus, approximate traveling time: 80 minutes.
By car: app 45 min.
Schedule of all public transport is HERE or google maps will help you.
Other option is to rent a car: https://www.enterpriserentacar.cz/en/car-hire/locations/czech-republic/brno-led2.html
The Town of Znojmo
You can find everything in this royal town – from an underground labyrinth and a national park to wine as delicious as heavenly nectar.
Znojmo is a beautiful town located approximately 1 hours drive from Brno. It lies on the border of the Podyjí National Park and offers pleasant walks through the historical centre and beautiful views of the valley. Znojmo is the sunniest place in the Czech Republic but you can hide from the sun in the ancient Znojmo Underground. Dating back to the 14th century, it is one of the most extensive underground labyrinths in Central Europe. Alongside the classic tour, there is the option of three adrenaline tours for those looking for something extra unique. Znojmo is a city of wine and pickles, so wine tasting is a must here. You can visit Louka Monastery, where you can taste wines from Znovín winery or try the wine automat at Enotéka next to the Romanesque Rotunda of St. Catherine.
Where to find more details? Znojmo is a cultural Mecca with many events – the Znojemská Beseda website will provide you with current information.
Beside the car you can take the bus, approximate travelling time is 75 minutes
Gastronomy tips
…where to go for lunch: hoZpoda, Slepičák
…where to go for coffee: Balance coffee & wine, Půl na půl
…where to go for wine: Enotéka
Localization
How to get there?
You can jump on a bus or train, approximate traveling time: 60-80 minutes.
By car: app 1 hour.
Schedule of all public transport is HERE or google maps will help you.
Other option is to rent a car: https://www.enterpriserentacar.cz/en/car-hire/locations/czech-republic/brno-led2.html
Slav Epic with your own eyes
The unique world-renowned masterpiece of Alfons Mucha.
Another jewel in South Moravia is the Slav Epic exhibition in the chateau of Moravský kras.
The Slav Epic is a cycle of twenty large format canvases painted by Alfons Mucha, a 20th century Czech Art Nouveau painter. The canvases are dedicated to the history of the Slavs and Mucha worked on them for 18 years. The broad thematic range extends from symbolic visions of Slavic antiquity, associated with the worship of pagan cults and deities, through historically documented events, to the “apotheosis” of the Slavs and their spiritual legacy to all mankind.
The exhibition of the Slav Epic is located at the chateau Moravský Krumlov. Tours are organised without the guide and multilingual written materials are available. Payment is possible by cash or card. Due to the capacity, purchasing a ticket online in advance is recommended. The exhibition is not barrier-free.
Gastronomy tips
…where to go for lunch: Restaurant ROKITEN, RAF HOUSE in nearby Ivančice
Localization
How to get there?
You can jump on a bus, approximate traveling time: 45-60 minutes.
By car: app 45 min.
Schedule of all public transport is HERE or google maps will help you.
Other option is to rent a car: https://www.enterpriserentacar.cz/en/car-hire/locations/czech-republic/brno-led2.html
Other dose of inspiration
There are many other options for short trips in the South Moravian region as well, fortunately everything is close by. Check out this website for more info and ideas: www.south-moravia.com/en