Cucumber growing in the Znojmo region has a long tradition. The Cucumber Festival offers a traditional cucumber market and a special gastronomic menu, competitions for the best pickled cucumber, quick brew and a skill competition in filling jars with cucumbers on time. There is also an accompanying exhibition of agricultural equipment.
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.
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.
Experience the unique food festival in the city, which boasts the largest almond orchard in Central Europe. Take a look at the flowering almond trees and taste the most original almond treats from the masters in their field!
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).
The oldest, largest and most prestigious wine exhibition in the Czech Republic on the premises of the Valtice chateau, in which participate international exhibitors.
