Train from Břeclav to Znojmo is a regional connection in southern Moravia. It is important for tourists because it’s perfect for exploring the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape and the vineyards of southern Moravia. The starting point – Břeclav – is an important railway junction. International trains from Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Krakow and Warsaw stop here. You can easily change trains and continue your journey toward beautiful Moravian towns.
The length of the route is 69 km and journey time is about 70-75 minutes.
Regional trains are currently operated by Arriva. It may change in the future.
Useful websites:
arriva.cz – online shop
Train travel in the Czech Republic – a general overview
Most important towns and cities:
Břeclav – an important railway junction located in close to the borders with Austria and Slovakia. It’s an average city but perfect starting point for train trips. There are only a few monuments: a romantic reconstruction of a medieval castle, situated in a park near the Dyje, Church of St. Wenceslas a a modern church built in the 1990s, replacing a Baroque church destroyed during World War II and the Church of the Visitation of Our Lady is Poštorná district , an attractive Neo-Gothic building constructed from colourful glazed bricks.
Valtice – a historic town famous above all for its magnificent château and wine tradition. Valtice Château is one of the finest Baroque palace complexes in the Czech Republic. It was the principal residence of the Liechtenstein family for centuries. Valtice, together with nearby Lednice, formed the centre of the Liechtenstein family’s extensive estates. The area around the two towns is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains palaces, parks, ponds, forests and romantic follies. The nearby château hosts the Czech National Wine Salon, displaying some of the country’s best wines.
Mikulov – a picturesque town dominated by a château and a rocky hill topped by a distinctive chapel. It famous for nice architecture and vineyards. Mikulov Chateau is a large Baroque complex overlooking the town. It was another important Liechtenstein residence before passing to other owners. On the Holy Hill (Svatý kopeček), the limestone hill above Mikulov, stands the Chapel of St. Sebastian and a group of small chapels. Mikulov historically had an important Jewish community. The former Jewish quarter, cemetery and synagogue are reminders of this heritage. The compact historic centre contains Renaissance and Baroque houses, churches and picturesque streets. The town is an excellent starting point for exploring the Pálava Protected Landscape Area, famous for limestone hills, vineyards and archaeological sites.
Znojmo – an interesting city on the Dyje River and one of the most interesting destinations in southern Moravia. Most important landmark is a Znojmo Castle. The castle occupies a strategic hill above the Dyje valley. Parts of the medieval complex survive alongside later buildings. One of Znojmo’s greatest treasures is the Romanesque Rotunda of St. Catherine which contains famous medieval frescoes depicting Přemyslid rulers. The historic centre is dominated by the tall Gothic-Renaissance town hall tower. The tower is available for tourists as a viewpoint. An extensive network of medieval cellars and underground passages lies beneath the historic centre and is one of the city’s unusual attractions. Znojmo is a major centre of Moravian wine production, particularly known for aromatic white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. The city is an important gateway to this protected landscape along the deeply cut Dyje valley. The park continues across the Austrian border as Thayatal National Park.
