Regionen · Kapitel 4
By the HolidayGenie editorial team ·
The eastern part of the country with Brno as its metropolis, the wine regions of South Moravia, and the UNESCO old town of Olomouc.
Brno (Brünn)
Brno is the second-largest city in the Czech Republic (approx. 380,000 inhabitants) and the capital of the historical region of Moravia. A vibrant university city with a relaxed café scene.
- Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul on Petrov Hill
- Spilberk Castle — former Austro-Hungarian fortress, now city museum; view over all of Brno
- Villa Tugendhat — UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bauhaus icon by Mies van der Rohe, visits by appointment only
- Old Town Hall with the "Brno Dragon" (a crocodile) in the archway
- Capuchin Crypt — mummified monks beneath the Capuchin Church
Tipp
The Villa Tugendhat is internationally booked. Reserve tickets online several weeks in advance.
Mikulov & South Moravian Wine Region
South Moravia is the most important wine region in the Czech Republic — especially the areas around Mikulov, Valtice, and Lednice. The UNESCO-listed Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape is Europe's largest contiguous, man-made landscape ensemble from the Liechtenstein era.
- Lednice Castle with palm house and extensive park
- Valtice Castle, former seat of the Liechtenstein princes
- Mikulov with picturesque old town at the foot of a castle hill
- Wine cellar lanes and tastings in villages like Vrbice and Pavlov
- Cycling paths through the vineyards, some with ferries
The grape harvest in September/October is peak season — Burčák (partially fermented wine must) is offered everywhere at this time.
Olomouc (Olmütz)
Olomouc is the historical capital of Moravia and often referred to as the "second Prague" — but without the tourist crowds. One of the most beautiful old towns in the country.
- Holy Trinity Column — UNESCO World Heritage Site, largest Baroque column combination in Central Europe
- Town Hall Tower with astronomical clock (modern socialist reconstruction — unusual)
- St. Wenceslas Cathedral (Katedrála svatého Václava)
- Archbishop's Palace
- Traditional: Olomoucké tvarůžky (spicy cheese — distinctive aroma)
Moravian Karst & Punkva Caves
Northeast of Brno lies the Moravian Karst — one of the most significant karst areas in Central Europe with over 1,100 caves, gorges, and waterfalls.
- Punkva Caves with boat ride on the underground river
- Macocha Abyss — 138 m deep karst sinkhole, one of the deepest in Europe
- Other cave systems: Sloup-Šošůvka, Balcarka
Tickets for the Punkva Caves should be reserved in advance during the peak season.
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