The annual visiting of the wine cellars of Hlohovec and the performance of a particular music called “Cimbál” is a tradition that has been long practised. In all, about 20 cellars take part and prepare for the tasting of wines.
We cordially invite you to the Lednicko-Valtický Apartment, which is located in the South Moravian wine village of Hlohovec, in the middle of the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape, whose monuments are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can stay in our Lednicko-Valtický apartment, enjoy relaxing cycling in this flat beautiful countryside and sip the best wine from the vineyards around the protected landscape area of Pálava.
South Moravia belongs to wine and wine to South Moravia and of course Hlohovec is no exception. Traditionally, local winemakers organize an exhibition of delicious beverages. A particular and traditional kind of music called “Cimbál” is played during the wine tasting event, which is regularly held on Easter Sunday at the local culture house (community centre).
Historical parade, performances of folk groups in the square, a craft market in the chateau park, concerts of stars from the Czech music scene at the amphitheater, a wine market at the chateau, Czech championship in recognition of aromas in wine and more.
The cycling race builds on the rich history of the 1970s – 1980s, when the entire Czechoslovak top cyclists rode to Hlohovec for the spring nomination races at the Peace Race.
Saint Martin’s, Mikulov. The chateau will host the St. Martin’s Tasting of Young Wines of the Mikulov Wine Sub-Region, and the Market Square will be linked to folklore and music programs. On the 11th of November Saint Martin visits Mikulov on a white horse accompanied by people in folk dress. In some restaurants the traditional goose will be offered on the menu.
