Hodonín U Kunštátu: Zoo, Museums and Boat Trips

Hodonín between Floodplain Forest, Water and Urban History

When considering Hodonín U Kunštátu as a travel destination, you will discover an unusually diverse combination of wildlife, nature, water-based activities and culture in Hodonín. The selection ranges from Hodonín Zoo on the edge of the Dúbrava floodplain forest to exhibitions about T. G. Masaryk, modern art and the industrial past of the region. This allows you to combine different interests during one stay without limiting yourself to just one type of excursion.

Zoo and Protected Landscape

Hodonín Zoo is located on the edge of the Dúbrava floodplain forest in the northwestern part of Hodonín. It currently houses around 400 animals from approximately 100 species. The enclosures for the big cats are among the special attractions for visitors. For a multigenerational stay, this location therefore offers a clear focus of its own: you can experience a specific animal exhibition while also being situated at the transition to the floodplain forest.

The Hodonínská Dúbrava forest lies between Hodonín, Dubňany and Mutěnice. In its most valuable part, a national nature monument was designated in 2014 across an area of 683.18 hectares. The designation refers to the special protection status of this section without equating the entire forest with the same classification.

The newly opened Dům přírody Hodonínské Dúbravy visitor centre is located on the northern outskirts of Hodonín, in the Bažantnice area. It is near Hodonín Zoo, the Hodonínská Dúbrava national nature monument and the sports hall. The exhibition describes unique fragments of oak forests in the surroundings of Hodonín and introduces you to the local fauna and flora.

Museums and Art with a Regional Profile

The permanent T. G. Masaryk exhibition is located in the Baroque chateau of the Masarykovo muzeum in Hodonín. It traces Masaryk’s life from childhood through his studies, his work in Vienna, his academic and political activities from 1882 to 1918, his presidency and family life, to his death in 1937 and his legacy. This chronological scope makes the exhibition a detailed biographical stop within the cultural offering.

The Galerie výtvarného umění in Hodonín presents modern and contemporary art to the public. It systematically develops its programme through exhibitions, publications, and accompanying and educational programmes. The Muzeum ropy offers another distinct perspective: it provides information about the formation and accumulation of oil and natural gas, extraction methods, and the effects of exploration and extraction. It also addresses the industrial and independent past of the region.

Boat Trips and Recreation

If you would like to plan an excursion on the water, the Přístaviště U Jezu in Hodonín offers boat trips on the Morava River and the Baťa Canal. Lázně Hodonín provide a different focus, offering targeted therapeutic and rehabilitation treatments as well as relaxation. Thus, alongside nature and cultural attractions, water and recreation are also available as distinct elements of the travel options.

Views over the City

The Hodonín Town Hall tower is a 40-metre-high observation tower, which you can reach by climbing 150 steps. This specific height and number of steps give the visit a clear structure and complement the ground-level museum, zoo and landscape experiences with a viewpoint.

Further Places for Orientation

For further options within this area, you can also find Žeraviny, Kelčany, Tvarozná Lhota, Skalka, Kostelec U Kyjova, Louka, Lipov and Žádovice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Hodonín District.