Where is Lednice?
Right in the south-western corner of Moravia, Lednice makes a perfect stopover for those heading to Prague from Slovakia or Austria. Both countries are just a few kilometres away across the border.
Lednice’s main attraction
The star of the prodigiously pretty village is the Lednice Castle, once owned by the Liechtenstein family. The huge neo-Gothic chateau’s interior apartments and impressive wooden staircase are worth inspecting on a tour, but it’s the gardens that hold the most appeal. The flowers and greenery surround a series of interlinking lakes – and it’s possible to hire out a pleasure boat to pootle around on them.
It’s possible to visit Lednice Castle on a half day tour from Bratislava.
Walking around Lednice
The massive minaret within the gardens is an example of what the 10km stretch between Lednice and Valtice are about. The rolling hills are scattered with somewhat ludicrous follies that make for great photo opportunities. The area has been UNESCO World Heritage listed, and it’s prime territory for walkers who don’t want a trek to be overly strenuous. A leisurely hike can be followed off with a visit to the Valtice Chateau, where some of the walls are covered in gold and a selection of the Liechtenstein family treasures are on display.
Wine tasting in Moravia
Lednice is surrounded by the South Moravian wine region, which produces the best drops in the country. Numerous cellars offer tastings, which will give an insight into the surprisingly high quality wines made nearby – and give a mini wine education. U Čapků is handily central for anyone staying in Lednice, and has atmospheric tasting vaults.
Mikulov and its castle
The nearby town of Mikulov is highly photogenic. The castle was burned down at the end of World War II, but has been painstakingly reconstructed. Meanwhile, there’s an atmospheric Jewish quarter, and a glut of swoony baroque and renaissance houses around the narrow streets.
More Czechia travel
Other Czechia travel stories on Planet Whitley include:
- Four great places to eat and drink in Prague.
- Is a day trip from Berlin to Prague realistic?
- Review of the Mendel Museum in Brno.
- Where to drink in Prague away from the tourist traps.
- Five great Prague attractions for solo travellers.
- Review of the Moser glass factory tour in Karlovy Vary.
- City guides to Brno and Cesky Krumlov.
- Prague to Olomouc train times and prices.
