It is neither a sea nor an Alpine tarn, but who cares? The main thing is it has pleasantly warm water, the fantastic surroundings of the Podyjí National Park and castles and chateaus within easy reach.
Thirty kilometres long and with a lovely beach, this reservoir is one of the warmest and cleanest in the Czech Republic, with the wonderful Baroque chateau Vranov nad Dyjí looking at it from a hill. It is the “Moravian Adriatic” where it is possible to swim from early June to mid-September. Make a trip to the photogenic Bítov Castle nearby and you will be making a huge mistake if you don’t explore the romantic Cornštejn castle ruins, too. You can also enjoy geocaching because there are dozens of treasures hidden right above the Vranov Reservoir.
You can use regular ship transport or sightseeing cruises on steamboats to make a trip across the reservoir. There are plenty of things to see: the shores are lined with wild rocks in the wild greenery of the national park where old castles are hidden.
You can enjoy cycling around the reservoir and go as far as Austria (go along bike trail No. 48, for example). We should not forget about fishermen, they will be thrilled here! They can find the non-trout zone of the Vranov Reservoir and the trout zones of the Dyje River in this area.
The dominant feature of the reservoir is a white elevated walkway connecting Vranov nad Dyjí with a sandy beach. The local campsite is regularly awarded the title of the best campsite in the Czech Republic with regard to quality and scope of its services. It is loved by fans of yachting and windsurfing. If you do not have your own equipment, it does not matter, because the Vranov beach is prepared for this. Visitors will find rental of mountain bikes, paddle boats, electro boats, surfing equipment, a rope park and other adrenaline experiences. A kids’ corner will entertain your children with animation programs during holidays.
The western part of the Vranov Reservoir offers another sandy beach and a pebble beach in the so-called Bítov Cove. There is a charming cottage area with a well-equipped campsite and swimming pools hidden in beautiful forests in sight of the Bítov Castle and the Cornštejn Castle Ruins.
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Take a look around the vineyards from an unusual lookout tower without a single stair. You can get to the top of it even with a pram!
The Lednice-Valtice Area, the garden of Europe! One of the most beautiful castle surroundings in the Czech Republic, but also the largest artistically designed landscape in the world.
Up to the top past the Stations of the Cross, then Mikulov in the palm of your hand. After that back down to treat yourself to something good to eat.
A paradise for little kids as well as for grown-ups. The largest above-ground maze in the Czech Republic and other attractions will put both your muscles and your brain to work.
The Milotice Chateau is known as the pearl of Southeast Moravia. This complex of Baroque buildings and garden architecture, preserved to a unique extent, will soothe your soul.
A phenomenal symbolist, icon of the Art Nouveau movement, master of light and shadow work. But most importantly, he gave the Czech nation the famous Slav Epic.
One of the main landmarks of Brno, with its famous dungeon and summer amphitheatre, and a great place for a stroll overlooking the city. Welcome to Špilberk, or Špilas as the locals call it.
Small, attractive, set among beautiful nature. Enjoy contact with animals to the max – the zoo in Hodonín is cosy and direct.
Divided into areas representing the regions of Moravian Slovakia (known as Slovácko in Czech), the Strážnice Open-Air Museum will pleasantly take you through history, entertain children, and show you live folklore.
Singletrails are obviously not just for singles! At the ones in the Moravian Karst are definitely not. Hop on the bike, it’s gonna be a wild ride.
A short walk from Valtice, walk barefoot on various surfaces. A complete bliss for your feet and soul.
