Svatobořice-Mistřín

Svatobořice-Mistřín combines a hilly landscape crossed by the Kyjovka with remarkable examples of Moravian architecture and everyday culture. In the surrounding area, the landscape of the “Moravian Tuscany” opens up, with gently undulating fields, areas crossed by roads, individual trees, wooded islands and white chapels. During a stay, you can therefore discover different facets of the region: historic details in the town, wine and regional cuisine, as well as a landscape whose appeal lies in its shapes, colours and individual distinctive elements.

Landscape between the Kyjovka and the Moravian Tuscany

The area around Svatobořice-Mistřín lies in a hilly landscape adjoining the Dolnomoravský úval. This classification does not describe a single viewpoint, but rather the landscape setting of the town. Those who like to look more closely will find the typical contrasts of the “Moravian Tuscany” in the surrounding area: fields lie in gentle waves, roads run through the open spaces, and individual trees, wooded islands and white chapels create visible accents. For a trip with a range of interests, this is an interesting complement to the town’s cultural and wine-related attractions.

Buildings with a history of their own

Svatobořice-Mistřín is home to the late Baroque Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, dating from 1743. Older is the bell tower with chapel from 1719, the oldest surviving building in Svatobořice-Mistřín. The tower was restored in 1996 and fitted with a sundial. This means that two different historical periods can be encountered in the town: the church from the 18th century and an even earlier building whose present appearance also incorporates the restoration and sundial.

At the entrance to the former manorial farmstead, stone heads dating from the mid-17th century adorn the access. They depict the two-faced Roman god Janus and bear the designation “svatoborské opice”. Svatobořice is also home to the last surviving painted house by František Bimka.

Wine, cuisine and Moravian tradition

The Vinařství Josef Dufek winery showcases one of the region’s culinary facets. It has its own kitchen, where local gastronomic specialities are prepared for guests. The grapes come from its own vineyards covering 46 hectares; in total, the winery grows 30 grape varieties.

The Slovácký soubor Svatobořice-Mistřín is part of the cultural tradition. The ensemble offers various forms of performance, focusing mainly on dances typical of the region. Demonstrations and instruction in individual folk dances are also possible, each accompanied by cimbalom music. If you are travelling with children or several generations, these different ways of getting to know the local culture can offer an experience unlike visiting a building: the focus is then on dance, music and traditional movement.

Wine trail and further orientation

The Mutěnická Wine Trail is a 64-kilometre circular route. The terrain around Hovorany, Šardice and Svatobořice-Mistřín is more challenging.

For further orientation in the surrounding area, you will also find Nový Poddvorov, Sudoměřice, Josefov U Hodonína, Lovčice, Čejč, Hroznová Lhota, Bukovany and Dražůvky.

For the higher-level travel overview: Hodonín District.