Mikulov
The most beautiful wine town in South Moravia, where a castle on a rocky hill, the pilgrimage path up the Holy Hill, and the Jewish Quarter form classic scenes.
Mikulov lies close to the Austrian border and is the center of South Moravia’s wine region. The castle sits on a rocky hill above the town and houses a regional museum and one of the largest wine barrels in Central Europe. Across from it, the Holy Hill can be climbed by a roughly 20-minute walk along the Stations of the Cross, with a small chapel and panoramic views of the town. It is the most classic photo spot. The old town also has the Dietrichstein family tomb, a Jewish quarter, and a Jewish cemetery. The surrounding Pavlov Hills are good for hiking and cycling, and the town and nearby villages have many family wine cellars for tastings. It is about 50 kilometers from Brno, and it takes about an hour by train or bus.
Opening hours
Town open all day; castle about Apr–Oct
Nearby sights
- Mikulov Castle
- Dietrichstein Tomb
- Goat Tower (Kozí hrádek)
- Mikulov Jewish Quarter & Cemetery
- Holy Hill (Svatý kopeček)
- Turold Cave
- Sirotčí hrádek
- Pálava Hills (Děvín)