Discover Křídlůvky: Wine, History and Living Traditions

Křídlůvky combines a long-standing winegrowing tradition with a remarkable local history and vibrant customs. Anyone looking for accommodation in Křídlůvky can therefore explore the village according to different interests: local history, sacred cultural heritage, water, wine or traditions with a clear annual rhythm. The individual facets are not hidden in a general description but are reflected in specific historical references and customs that have survived to this day.

Local History and Sacred Cultural Heritage

Křídlůvky was first mentioned in writing in 1255. Another notable point of reference is the chapel “Kaple sv. Cyrila a Metoděje”. It was built in 1845 from a collection raised by the village’s inhabitants. Near the chapel stands a smaller-than-life-size statue of Saint Anthony holding the infant Jesus in his arms. The statue at the wayside shrine is a sculpture from the early 19th century that was placed there secondarily.

An archaeological find is also part of the documented history of the village. In February 1957, two graves belonging to the Tumulus Culture were uncovered in Křídlůvky during the construction of agricultural facilities. Different layers of time therefore come together in this small village: the first written mention from the Middle Ages, the chapel from 1845, the older sculpture at the wayside shrine and the find from 1957.

The Dyje, Irrigation Canal and Winegrowing

The Dyje flows south of Křídlůvky. The river is suitable for swimming, tourist activities and fishing. Alongside the local history, this means that a water-based excursion destination is also one of the documented features of the surrounding area. In the village itself, the irrigation canal points to an unusual history of use: it was used for growing rice.

Another defining aspect is the long-standing winegrowing tradition. The traditional Matějský wine tasting usually presents more than 200 wine samples from Křídlůvky and the nearby area. For visitors, the name of the village is connected here with a specific regional wine event, rather than merely with a generally described culinary tradition.

Customs with Their Own Annual Rhythm

Martinské hody is a continuing costumed tradition in Křídlůvky. After a 15-year interruption, it is now held in distinctive local costumes. The custom thus represents a visible form of local heritage, in which the special costumes are an integral part of the event.

Another example is Hrkání. Since 1992, local boys of preschool and school age have maintained this tradition from Maundy Thursday to Holy Saturday. They walk through the village with carts and rattles. The period and the participation of preschool- and school-age children give this custom a different character from Martinské hody: here, the focus is on a recurring period associated with Holy Week.

Křídlůvky therefore offers various starting points for planning a trip without being reduced to a single theme. You can get to know the village through its chapel and historical finds, include the Dyje and the irrigation canal formerly used for growing rice, or regard wine tasting and local customs as cultural highlights.

Other Places for Orientation

If you would like to look at other places for your travel planning in addition to Křídlůvky, you will find Oleksovice, Kravsko, Běhařovice, Chvalatice, Mikulovice, Nový Šaldorf-Sedlešovice, Únanov and Hrušovany Nad Jevišovkou here.

For the overarching travel overview: Znojmo District.