Hustopeče: Almond Groves, Wine and Culture

Hustopeče combines blossoming almond groves, Moravian wine culture and a history that can be explored through historic buildings, exhibitions and special viewpoints. Anyone planning a trip to South Moravia will find a variety of experiences within a compact thematic area: walks through the landscape, insights into Renaissance architecture, wine and regional almond specialities.

Almond Groves, Views and an Educational Trail through Hustopeče

The Hustopečské mandloňové sady are unique both in the Czech Republic and throughout Central Europe. A car park for the almond groves is located on Šafaříkova Street. The Vyhlídka Altenberk viewpoint offers views of Hustopeče and Pálava. The viewpoint was created in 2020 from an old diving training pool and lies on the direct route from the town cemetery to the almond groves and the observation tower.

Another way to explore Hustopeče on foot is the approximately 2 km-long “Masaryk a Hustopeče” educational trail. It leads through Hustopeče and includes seven stops at significant places connected with the life and family of the first Czechoslovak president, T. G. Masaryk. The trail begins on the main road near the bus station, directly in front of the cinema building. It therefore combines a clearly described route with historical themes and specific landmarks in the town.

Historic Buildings and Exhibitions

House U Synků stands on the main square and is the best-preserved example of bourgeois Renaissance architecture in Hustopeče. Střelnice is one of the town’s oldest surviving buildings. Its exhibition focuses on the history of Střelnice, urban development in Hustopeče and winemaking. Interactive applications and play elements for children are also part of the exhibition, giving families a practical introduction to these topics.

The Městské muzeum a galerie Hustopeče combines local history and art: the admission ticket includes access to the exhibition on the town’s history and to the gallery. The Kapelle sv. Rocha offers a different focus; it is located in a forest park with a natural amphitheatre. This makes it possible to combine historical discoveries with time spent in a green setting, without conflating the character of the individual sites.

Wine Cellars, Almond Specialities and a Festival Throughout the Year

Hustopeče is also known for its wine culture and almonds. Many wine cellars in Hustopeče are open to the public. Mandlárna Hustopeče offers almond-based coffee specialities, desserts, ice cream, savoury dishes and the almond liqueur Mandlovka. The regional offering therefore ranges from sweet specialities to savoury dishes and wine traditions.

At the Slavnosti mandloní a vína, visitors can walk through blossoming almond groves and vineyards, sample Moravian wines and almond specialities, and visit the open wine cellars of local winemakers. The festival thus combines the landscape, regional products and the opportunity to get to know the local wine cellars. When planning a trip, Hustopeče can therefore be explored through its town history as well as its landscapes and culinary offerings.

More Places for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to compare additional town pages for your trip through the Czech Republic alongside Hustopeče, you will find more destinations here: Diváky, Kostice, Zaječí, Podivín, Brumovice, Klobouky U Brna, Nikolčice and Lanžhot.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Břeclav.