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Explore the Enchanting Scenery of Mikulčice: Sip on Wine and Bourbon from Hidden Cellars

On the second-to-last Saturday of August, August 23rd, 2025, Mikulčice will hold its traditional Open Cellars event. This is a cozy gathering where people can sample a variety of wines produced by both local small-scale growers and professional winemakers. The wineries will welcome visitors until they can explore small family-operated vineyards and traditional wine cellars located in areas like “Těšické búdy,” “Čertovka,” and the cellar pathways near the hunting lodge. Throughout the day, guests will have the chance to interact with the winemakers who create these delightful wines. Expect a wonderful atmosphere filled with local folklore and lovely traditions at every corner.

MikulčiceTransportation between the cellars will be provided by horse-drawn carriages, as is customary each year. There will also be delicious local specialties to enjoy. The Wine Museum and the birthplace of Fanoš Mikulecký will be open for visitors throughout the day. To enhance the experience, there will be performances by a brass band and dulcimer music. The day will typically wrap up with a dulcimer gathering in front of the hunting lodge, starting at 20:00.

Mikulčice, also known as Morava (grad Morava) or the ancient town of Rasticovo (urbs antiqua Rastizi), features the ruins of a princely palace along with 12 stone churches, a burial site containing over 2,500 discovered graves, and the remains of a large wall. This historic site is linked to the Slavic figures Constantine – Cyril and St. Methodius. This national cultural landmark aims to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the 9th century, it was home to the Great Moravian Castle, featuring a grand sub-castle on islands in the riverbed of the Morava River, covering an area as large as 50 hectares.

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