A miraculous statuette of the Madonna, an admirable work of J. B. Santini and an anti-nuclear bunker – head for Křtiny for many different experiences!
9.7 km
3:00 hours
190 m
You can easily get to the bus stop near the Křtiny municipal office from Brno, Adamov and Jedovnice. The first destination of the trip is impossible to miss. The noble Baroque Church of the Name of the Virgin Mary is justly called the “pearl of South Moravia”. It was built according to the design of Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel and there is no doubt it is one of his masterpieces. Křtiny is a well-known place of pilgrimage – the local statue of the Madonna already attracted tens of thousands of believers in the early 17th century.
Have you heard the melody of a carillon? There is a Loreto bell tower with 33 bells on the church grounds. Don’t overlook the ossuary here, where skulls decorated with mysterious paintings of laurel leaves are kept. Current tour times can be found here.
A few steps from the church is the Křtiny Castle, a restaurant and a hotel in one. The charming castle park can provide relaxation after a good meal.
Follow the red tourist marker along the Path of S. K. Neumann to the Výpustek Cave. Do not expect dripstone decoration, but rather rich and interesting history. The unique complex of large underground spaces is an archaeological site due to the skeletons of cave bears. During World War II, the cave was significantly modified by military production for Nazi Germany. In the 1960s, an underground anti-nuclear shelter and a top-secret command post, operational until 2001, were built in one of the labyrinthine corridors. The shelter has been preserved unchanged and it is part of the tour, which takes 75 minutes with a guide.
If you go to Křtiny at the weekend, extend your trip to the north along the green tourist trail. You will get to an arboretum full of rare trees and unique plants. Plan an hour to see all of it. You can take a bus back to the municipal office from the stop called Křtiny, Na Lukách Gamekeeper’s House.
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Visit the easternmost part of South Moravia, the region where traditions are still alive. The folk heritage is cherished here and its beauty is passed on to children so that it does not cease to exist and so that you, too, could be enchanted by it.
A long and tranquil ride through lush greenery, oil deposits and parrots on top of that. You can experience such a mixture only in the Slovácko region!
The entertaining atmosphere on the sandy beaches of the Vranov Reservoir is renewed every summer by swordsmen, jugglers and theatre folk. Take a swimsuit with you, you don’t need anything else!
Where should you take the kids to see nature and learn something new? Try this undemanding route with Hugo the Salamander on foot, by bike, by kickbike or with a pram.
The picturesque surroundings of the Dyje River and Louka Monastery, smooth terrain, fun for both children and adults. Enjoy a laid-back afternoon in Znojmo!
What did Jewish quarters look like in Czech towns? Where is the beautiful Empire chateau situated? Welcome to Boskovice. Köhn, keep going, you will not be bored here!
Planning a trip to Macocha? Well, sure, it is the most famous Czech cave, but you should know that the Balcarka Cave in Ostrov u Macochy is the most beautiful cave in the whole Moravian Karst. The maze under the Balcar Rock stands out for its extremely rich and colourful dripstone decoration.
Scenic views, gemstones, the romantic valley of a trout river, churches, the Porta Coeli Convent and the Pernštejn Castle. And small breweries along the way, which will quench your thirst.
Do you like riding a bike through the forest? The soft track rolls by under your tyres and you can only hear your own breathing in the green silence. The single trails in the Doubrava (Oakwood) forest are already waiting for you.
Prepare for an all-day trip to a town small in size, but big as regards everything else. Mikulov near the Lednice-Valtice Area is a treasure.
Set out for beautiful floodplain forests and the largest enclosure in the Czech Republic to explore the life of the ancient Slavs. You will get a perfect rest from the hustle and bustle of the city and from smog.
On foot or by bike. Go and see the places where a crucial event of Czech history took place in 1805. And not just of Czech history, but also of French, Russian and Austrian history. The Battle of the Three Emperors was fought right here.
