Discover Hýsly: Sundials, Hodky and Chřiby Views

Hýsly between the Chřiby and the Moštěnka

Hýsly lies beneath the southwestern foothills of the Chřiby in the Moštěnka Valley. The village combines a striking astronomical attraction with sacred monuments, traditional festivals and a wine destination above the municipality. Those looking for a hotel in Hýsly will find a place whose distinctive features arise directly from its own local character: from the unusual sundials to the views of the Chřiby peaks.

The miniature of the solar system and unusual sundials

In the center of Hýsly there is a unique miniature of the solar system. It includes the world's smallest sundials. These sundials measure 9 × 9 mm, making them a remarkable detail within the larger theme that defines the village. The sundials in Hýsly are also 14 × 20 meters in size. They are designed to display astronomical time in the municipality of Hýsly.

The contrast between the world's smallest sundials and the large-scale sundials makes a visit especially engaging. For families, this creates an easy-to-understand sense of discovery: the same place shows time both on a scale of 9 × 9 mm and in an installation measuring 14 × 20 meters. A workout playground is also located in the village square, adding an active option to the local setting.

Chapel, historic column and castle park

Saint Procopius is the patron saint of Hýsly. The Chapel of St. Procopius was built in 1936 and is therefore one of the more recent visible points of reference in the local sacred heritage. Older is the column with the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk: it dates from 1706 and commemorates a major flood. Both places represent different historical layers, without confining Hýsly to just one era.

Zámek Hýsly is also among the notable historical points of reference. The castle complex has been closed long-term and is not in use. This restriction is important for planning a visit: the castle should not be included as a currently accessible attraction. A common ash designated as a memorial tree grows in the castle park. The tree provides another specific point of reference within the history of the village.

Wine-cellar lane, festivals and views

Above Hýsly lies a wine-cellar lane that is a destination for locals and visitors. It adds a regional connection to wine to the cultural impressions. The festival calendar also gives the village its own rhythm: the traditional Hodky take place at the beginning of July. In September, Hýsly celebrates the Svatováclavské krojované hody.

The Stromová kaple offers a magnificent view of the Chřiby peaks. For a travel decision, this is a different kind of experience from the sundials in the center or the historic monuments: here, the focus is on the landscape. Admission to the Rozhledna Súsedská is free for everyone. Access is intended to be provided via existing and newly created hiking and cycling trails. This wording describes a planned trail connection and should not be equated with a route that has already been fully confirmed.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to compare other places on this travel overview in addition to Hýsly, you can also view Žádovice, Tvarozná Lhota, Dubňany, Sudoměřice, Zdanice, Kněždub, Syrovín and Prušánky.

For the overarching travel overview: Hodonín District.