Lednice-Valtice area - what to see and experience
The largest composed landscape in Europe
In the southernmost part of Moravia, in the district of Břeclav near the border with Austria, there is a world-unique landscape complex with a number of cultural and natural monuments. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Liechtenstein princely family shaped the landscape into one large natural park with an area of 283.09 km2. This unique landscape was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List on December 7, 1996.
On well-maintained trails, you can visit a large number of large and small buildings of Baroque architecture, romantic style castles, ponds, floodplain forests and parks on foot or by bike. You can take a carriage ride or sail a boat here.
The area is also known for its local culture and folklore, and especially for its centuries-old tradition of growing and producing fine wines.
There is no doubt that many days can be spent here and many experiences can be enjoyed.
Fridge - lock
The masterpiece of English Neo-Gothic in the Czech Republic
The beautiful castle built in neo-Gothic style, standing near the Slovak-Austrian-Czech border, is one of the most visited monuments in our republic. Together with the entire area, it is included among the UNESCO monuments. continue reading
Lednice - castle greenhouse and gardens
Interesting surroundings of Lednice Castle
Lednice Castle is surrounded not only by an extensive landscaped park with romantic buildings, but also a massive castle greenhouse and a large, beautifully maintained French garden adjoin it from the east and southeast. continue reading
Valtice - castle
Representative baroque castle area
The Valtice castle, surrounded by a large garden, is located on the southern side of the wine-growing town of Valtice. The entire castle complex was built by members of the Liechtenstein family and became their main residence from the end of the 16th century. A representative Baroque castle building replaced the original Renaissance castle. It is part of the Lednice-Valtice area registered in the UNESCO list. continue reading
Temple of Apollo
Beautiful view in the Lednicko - Valtice area
On the hill above Mlýnský rybník, near the road connecting the cities of Lednice and Břeclav, stands an interesting building in the Empire style. This landmark is the temple of the sun god – Apollo. continue reading
Temple of the Three Graces
Semicircular column colonnade
Approximately in the middle between Lednica and Valtice, on an elevated spot near the southern shore of Prostřední rybník, an unusual building stands out. This building has the form of a colonnade on a regular semicircular plan. It is a classicist summer house from the 19th century, in front of which there is a sculpture of three naked women, The facade of the building is turned to the north in order to visually communicate with the front facade of the Rybniční zameček, built on the opposite bank of the pond. continue reading
Diana's Temple (Rendez-vous Hunting Lodge)
An interesting example of neoclassical architecture in the Czech Republic
About a kilometer before the entrance to Valtice, there is a hunting lodge near the road leading from Břeclav in a forest clearing, which was built in honor of Jan I. Joseph of Lichtenstein in the years 1810 – 1812. This classicist building has the form of a Roman triumphal arch with rich stucco decoration. continue reading
Hraniční zámeček - Lednickovaltice area
A beautiful classicist building between the ponds
Between the village of Lednice and the town of Valtice, on the bank of the Hlohovecký pond, there is a monumental classicist building built in 1826 – 1827. The castle with the surrounding park belongs to the Lednice-Valtice area, located on the territory of the former Liechtenstein estate. The land on which the castle was built originally belonged to Moravia, but around the time of construction, the land border between the Margrave of Moravia and the Archduchy of Lower Austria was moved to the center of the castle. continue reading
Jan's Castle
A hunting lodge as an imitation of the ruins of a medieval castle
About two kilometers east-northeast of the Lednice castle, in a strategic location surrounded by the Stará Dyje river on three sides, there is an imitation of the ruins of a medieval castle. The building is open to the public from April to the end of October. continue reading
Lednice - Valtice music festival
Concerts in the beautiful surroundings of historic buildings
Every year, from the end of August to the beginning of October, a classical music festival takes place in the premises of historical buildings in the entire area of the Lednice – Valtice area. It thus offers a unique opportunity to enjoy music performed by top performers in spaces not normally accessible to the public. continue reading
Colonnade on Reistna
Viewing colonnade near Valtice
About one kilometer west of the edge of Valtice, on the side of Chrastina Hill, at a place called Rajsna, there is an unusual building – a classicist colonnade. The colonnade was built between 1817 and 1823 by Prince John I of Lichtenstein as a family memorial, which also served as a lookout point. continue reading
Lednice Minaret
One of the tallest minarets in non-Islamic countries
One and a half kilometers northeast of the Lednice castle there is a very unusual building. It is a 60-meter high brick minaret (also called the Turkish Tower). It is actually one of the first lookout buildings in the Czech lands. The entire Lednice-Valtice area can be overlooked from the highest walkway. continue reading
Chapel of St. Hubert
The last building of the Liechtenstein area
About halfway between Břeclav and Valtice, there is a small sacred building in a clearing in the middle of the forest. This three-sided Neo-Gothic chapel was completed in 1855 as the last building in the extensive Liechtenstein area. continue reading
Castle Pohansko
Empire hunting lodge near Břeclav
About 2 km south of the town of Břeclav is the Empire hunting lodge Pohansko, which was built between 18 10 and 1812. The building is open to the public during the season and refreshments are also available here continue reading
Belvedere summerhouse
The classicist castle is actually a pheasant house
On the northern outskirts of the town of Valtice, on Liščí vršek, stands the newly reconstructed building of the Belveder summer house. The Empire-style building from 1806 is surrounded by a forest park and was originally intended to serve as the center of a pheasant farm. The area consists of the main summerhouse building and two side buildings. continue reading
Pond castle
A charming classicist castle with a beautiful view
About one kilometer southwest of the village of Lednice, a small classicist castle is built on a beautiful spot above Prostřední rybník. The favorable location on the northern slope above the system of ponds allows a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape and the opposite temple of the Three Graces from the first floor. Originally, the castle was used to house a gamekeeper or as a base for occasional bird and fish hunts. Later, the prince's gardener and his family were accommodated here. In 1922, he provided the castle to Prince John II. from Liechtenstein for the purposes of Brno University. continue reading
Hunting lodge
Classic hunting lodge
Less than two kilometers east of the Lednice castle, there is an interesting building on the edge of Dolní loky, on the way to Janův hrad. The Empire-style building with an open loggia on the first floor was built in 1806 and served as a gamekeeper's apartment, at the same time hunting for the manor's game was started and ended here. continue reading
Valtice - winery
Center of Viticulture and Viticulture
The pearl of Valtice is the majestic baroque castle. But the whole area is famous for the cultivation of vines and the production of excellent wines. continue reading
Walk from Lednice to Jan's castle
A walk through the Niva Dyje nature park
Probably the second most popular walk from Lednice, after visiting the minaret, is a walk to Jan's castle – a romantic ruin. Along the way you will find a picturesque landscape full of solitary oaks. On the way back you will be able to see another local monument – the Lednice Hunting Lodge. The whole circuit is only about 6 km, so ideal for families with children, or as part of a larger tour around Lednice continue reading
A walk around the Castle Pond in Lednice
Walk to the famous minaret in Lednice
Probably the most popular walk in Lednice is a round trip around the Castle Pond to the minaret and back. The circuit is about 3.5 km, so it can handle families with children and the elderly. Along the way you will enjoy the views of both the castle and the minaret continue reading
