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The immediate and wider surroundings of Luhačovice are brimming with ideas for day trips! We’ve divided them into destinations within 20, 40, 60, and over 60 km. Get inspired.

Last update: July 17, 2026 17:08

The immediate and wider surroundings of Luhačovice are brimming with ideas for day trips! We’ve divided them into destinations within 20, 40, 60, and over 60 km. Get inspired.

Editor’s Note: We are gradually adding data on annual visitor numbers for selected locations (source: annual reports from the National Heritage Institute, Zlín Zoo, and cities and municipalities). Where we have not yet verified the data, we are intentionally omitting it to avoid publishing inaccurate information.

Tips for Day Trips Within 20 km

Uherský Brod (12 km)

A 13th-century royal town with preserved city walls. Landmarks include the town hall, a Baroque parish church with a tower, a Dominican church rebuilt from an older Gothic structure, and a Baroque fountain in the town square. The city is associated with the world-renowned educator J. A. Comenius (1592–1670). The local Comenius Museum features a permanent exhibition on his life. Families with children will enjoy the modern Delfín water park.

Bojkovice (13 km), continuing on to Mikulčin vrch (25 km)

It is located in the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area. Here you will find Nový Světlov Castle, originally a Gothic castle. Under later owners, the castle was rebuilt in the Renaissance style and, at the beginning of the century, in the Tudor style. An English-style park with statues surrounds the castle.

Slavičín (14 km)

It is one of the oldest settlements in this region. The town’s landmarks include a Baroque castle from 1750 with an English-style park, built on the site of an old Gothic fortress (not open to the public). The originally Gothic Church of St. Adalbert, dating from the 13th century, was rebuilt in the Baroque style after a fire in the 18th century. Among other things, the town museum features an exhibition commemorating the air battle of 1944. In Slavičín, you’ll find a forest park with wooden sculptures.

Vlčnov (18 km), continuing on to Hluk (24 km)

This typical Slovácko village was first mentioned in 1264; the first reference to the parish dates from 1373. The village once had a fortress and a fortified church, originally built in the Gothic style. Only the portal beneath the tower remains today. Today’s Church of St. James the Greater dates from 1779. The village has vineyards and wine cellars. Folk traditions are kept alive here; the Ride of the Kings at the end of May is particularly famous. Six kilometers away lies Hluk, which shares the same folk costume tradition and features a 16th-century fortress that houses a stylish restaurant and wine bar.

Vizovice (20 km)

One of the town’s attractions is its Baroque castle, renowned for its opulent interiors and an art gallery featuring works by Dutch painters. Vizovice is also known for its production of fruit brandies. The first distillery is documented as early as 1603. Later industrial production of slivovice was primarily associated with the R. Jelínek brand, on whose premises many festivals and cultural events are held, such as Trnkobraní. Another specialty of this town is the production of figurative Vizovice pastries. The parish church of St. Lawrence in Vizovice dates back to 1792. There are five protected sulfur springs within the Vizovice cadastral area, which were used for therapeutic purposes in the past.

Tips for Day Trips Within 40 km

Zlín (23 km)

A significant milestone in the city’s history was the year 1894, when the Baťa family’s shoe manufacturing company was founded. Zlín has become a modern urban center that boasts not only notable architecture but also a rich cultural life. Worth visiting are the Baťa Institute, the 21st administrative building of the Baťa factories, Zlín’s famous skyscraper, the city sightseeing tour featuring City Hall, the Church of Saints Philip and James, and the Baťa factory complex. The International Film Festival for Children and Youth has a long history in Zlín. For motorsports enthusiasts, Zlín is synonymous with the Barum Rally.

Brumov-Bylnice (25 km)

The twin towns lie at the confluence of the Vlára, Návojský, and Kloboucký streams. The town is dominated by the ruins of an early Gothic castle, first mentioned as early as 1255. Below the castle, on the Hložecký Stream, lies a system of ponds established in the 13th century. On a hill above the town stands the Church of St. Wenceslas, originally a 14th-century Gothic structure that was rebuilt in the Baroque style during the 17th and 18th centuries. On a nearby hill stands the Chapel of St. Anne (1888). On the outskirts of town is a Jewish cemetery, and the local museum is also worth a visit.

Valašské Klobouky (25 km)

A tourist center at the junction of the Vizovice Hills and the White Carpathians. The Baroque town hall, which now serves as a museum, catches the eye on the town square. In front of the town hall stands a pillory—one of the oldest surviving examples in the country—and behind it, a Marian column from 1762. The 18th-century Baroque deanery church is also worth a visit. In December, the town comes alive with its famous Christmas market.

Uherské Hradiště (33 km)

The royal town of Uherské Hradiště was founded by Přemysl Otakar II in 1257. A number of interesting historical monuments have been preserved, including, without a doubt, the late-Gothic town hall from the 15th century, the plague column from 1721, the Franciscan monastery, the Jesuit church, and the 15th-century St. Elizabeth Hospital Chapel. The town is home to the Slovácko Museum.

Lukov Castle (35 km)

The village is situated in a picturesque, rolling landscape below Lukov Castle, one of the oldest castles (now in ruins). Lukov serves as the starting point for hiking and biking trails through the Hostýn Hills.

Lešná Zoo (35 km)

The Lešná estate is linked to the Austrian noble family of Seilern. Today’s zoo remains a beautiful biopark with the largest collection of birds in the Czech Republic. But it also boasts gorillas, sea lions, giraffes, and penguins. The breeding of Lipizzaner horses has also been preserved. The enchanting atmosphere is created primarily by the extensive castle park, which transitions into a forest park with numerous ponds and reservoirs. Lešná Castle is also located within the zoo grounds. The castle’s magnificent interiors, complemented by rich collections of Oriental artifacts, attract thousands of visitors today.

Štípa Pilgrimage Church (32 km)

The village of Kostelec-Štípa is located near the city of Zlín. The village is home to the Church of the Virgin Mary, built between 1759 and 1765. Between 1858 and 1860, a stone windmill of the Dutch type was built here. The mill served the surrounding villages until World War II. It was then sealed by the Germans. After the war, in 1947, the owner, Mr. Kovář, even wanted to tear it down and use the materials to repair his war-damaged house. Fortunately, that did not happen. The mill fell into disrepair for a long time. Preservationists replaced the original thatched roof with a shingle roof and replastered the entire building. Today, the mill once again belongs to the Kovář family. The mill is rather small. The cylindrical structure has a diameter of 6 m and a height of 8.1 m.

Malenovice Castle (32 km)

A unique castle with a curtain wall. Currently, you can view a unique exhibition of 150 zoological exhibits titled “Animals on Earth and Humans.” Architectural landmarks include the rectory, St. Nicholas Church, and the town hall.

Strání-Květná (34 km)

It is located in the central part of the White Carpathians. The village was first mentioned in 1358 as a small town with a fortress and a parish church. The fortress was demolished and ceased to exist in the 17th century. The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross was expanded in 1760 and renovated in 1953. House No. 86 and the barns of houses Nos. 85, 86, 115, and 117 are examples of folk architecture. In 1763, the Liechtenstein family founded a glassworks, around which the village of Květná grew; today, it is part of Strání.

Velehrad (38 km), continuing on to Tupesy (41 km)

The origins and development of the pilgrimage site at Velehrad are linked to the founding of the late Romanesque Cistercian monastery. The monastery was one of the wealthiest in the country. In the mid-19th century, renovations and minor alterations were carried out in connection with the celebrations marking the millennium of the Cyril and Methodius mission. Since 1927, the church has held the title and privileges of a minor basilica (basilica minor). In 1990, Pope John Paul II also visited Velehrad. Outside the complex stands the 13th-century Cyrilka Chapel, and on the stone bridge are Baroque statues by Schweigel from the late 18th century. Tupesy is a small village where the origins of pottery production date back to the 9th century. The village is home to the Ceramics Museum, which documents the local pottery tradition both past and present.

Veselí nad Moravou (39 km)

The recently reopened Baťa Canal on the Morava River has become a popular tourist attraction, as visitors can cruise along it in rented motorboats. The city museum features a permanent exhibition dedicated to the history and present-day state of the Baťa Canal, as well as the surrounding flora, fauna, and folklore.

The Baťa Canal (39 km)

A tourist waterway offering both individual and group cruises.

Tips for Day Trips Within 60 km

Modrá Archaeological Open-Air Museum (40 km)

It showcases a Slavic fortified settlement from the Great Moravia period (9th century) to visitors.

Buchlovice (42 km)

It lies in the valley of the Buchlovský Stream. The village was first mentioned in 1270. The parish church of St. Martin likely existed as early as the 14th century. Near the church are statues of Peter and Paul and Cyril and Methodius. Buchlovice is a village with a long winemaking tradition; vineyards are mentioned as early as 1514. Buchlovice is known for its castle, which has the character of a Baroque villa and consists of two semicircular buildings facing each other. An Italian-style park was built around the castle, later converted to an English-style garden. Both the castle and the garden are open to the public.

Napajedla (44 km)

The first mention of the village dates back to 1362. The Baroque Church of St. Bartholomew dates from the early 18th century. In 1886, a renowned English Thoroughbred breeding program was established. After World War I, the Baťa Canal was built and the Fatra factory (as it is known today) was established. On the western edge of town lies the Slanica mineral spring—it has been known for more than two hundred years. It is used primarily for bathing.

Holešov (45 km)

The town’s most prominent landmark is the early Baroque castle, which was closed to visitors for the summer but is now coming back to life. You can tour its renovated halls and take a boat ride along the canals in the castle park. The castle features a sprawling garden with a game reserve. In the former Jewish quarter stands the Šach Synagogue, which is one of the most significant historical sites not only in Holešov and the surrounding area, but also in the entire Czech Republic, along with the Jewish cemetery founded in the second half of the 15th century.

Buchlov Castle (46 km)

On one of the highest hills of the Chřiby Mountains (520 m above sea level) stands a castle visible from afar. Its construction dates back to the second half of the 13th century. Construction was completed in the 13th century, but was immediately followed by further work in the Gothic style. Under the ownership of the Lords of Cimburk, major construction projects were undertaken in the 15th century. The last family to reside at Buchlov was the Berchtolds, who primarily maintained the castle (it burned down twice after being struck by lightning, but was rebuilt each time).

Strážnice (52 km)

Strážnice is a town in the South Moravian Region, 15 km northeast of Hodonín, on the left bank of the Velička River. It has a population of approximately 5,500. Its historic center is designated as an urban conservation district. The town lies between the Strážnické Pomoraví Nature Park and the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area, with both protected areas extending right up to the town’s built-up area. The pride of Strážnice is its castle, surrounded by a vast park said to feature the longest plane tree avenue in Central Europe. In addition to regular tours, the castle hosts exhibitions and displays. The castle is also the seat of the National Institute of Folk Culture (NÚLK), which not only manages the castle, the park, and the Strážnice Open-Air Museum of Southeast Moravian Villages (Skanzen Strážnice), but also organizes the Strážnice International Folklore Festival, which takes place annually in several natural amphitheaters within the castle park and the open-air museum.
Spanning 16 hectares, the open-air museum features more than 60 interesting examples of folk architecture dating from the 18th century. You’ll learn about folk crafts, traditional agriculture, and viticulture, as well as see demonstrations of original construction techniques. Thematic events and programs for children are organized throughout the year.

Kroměříž (55 km)

It is located in the Upper Morava Valley. As early as the 13th century, the town served as a prestigious episcopal residence. Bishop Karl II of Liechtenstein of Kastelkorn and architect Filibert Luchese also highlighted the Flower Garden, which is truly unique in both its architectural design and its rich floral decorations. UNESCO recognized these qualities and inscribed the castle and its garden on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998. A tour of the castle offers a glimpse into its exquisite interiors. Visitors can also explore the Lower Castle Garden, which features a wide variety of tree species and architectural points of interest. The churches of Kroměříž are among the city’s architectural gems. The most significant include St. Maurice Cathedral, the Church of St. John the Baptist, and the Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The city is home to the Museum of the Kroměříž Region and the Museum of Moravian Coinage. You also have the opportunity to visit and explore not only the city of Kroměříž but also the archbishop’s wine cellars, where you can tour the cellars and taste four varieties of excellent wines.

Tips for Longer Trips

Trenčín (56 km), continuing on to Trenčianske Teplice (70 km)

The town is dominated by a vast 11th-century castle. It fell into disrepair in the 18th century but has recently undergone a major renovation. It is built on a massive rock on which the name “Laugaritio” is carved. This is the name of the northernmost Roman settlement in Central Europe, which was located here in the year 179. The historic city center features many interesting buildings (fortifications, Renaissance townhouses, a Gothic ossuary, a Baroque monastery with a church, and more). Treničianské Teplice is one of the most famous spa towns in Slovakia. It specializes in treating musculoskeletal disorders. The town itself dates back to the 14th century. A notable architectural feature is the Sina Spa House with its Hammam baths, built in the Moorish style.

Hostýn (61 km)

The pilgrimage church with a Marian shrine, built on Mount Hostýn at an elevation of 718 meters above sea level, has been a destination for thousands of pilgrims for three centuries. Archaeological research has confirmed that Hostýn was inhabited as early as the Bronze Age. Visitors will find three pilgrim houses on site, each with restaurants and lodging facilities.

Milotice Castle (63 km)

A Baroque castle that originally stood on the site of a medieval fortress and was rebuilt into a four-winged castle in the 16th century. This castle is definitely worth a visit, along with its courtyard, riding hall, stables, and French park. The superbly furnished interiors are an integral part of the experience.

Rožnov pod Radhoštěm (74 km)

The town lies in the heart of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. The earliest mention of Rožnov dates back to 1267. Rožnovec Castle once towered over the original settlement; it was demolished in 1538, and today only the remains of its walls are visible. The area around Rožnov offers hundreds of kilometers of hiking and biking trails. In winter, facilities are available for all popular winter sports. The Wallachian Open-Air Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the country. It was founded in 1925 and comprises 70 accessible buildings. Across three sites, it showcases wooden log structures representative of Wallachian folk architecture.

Piešťany (82 km)

The largest spa in Slovakia, which, thanks to its hydrogen sulfide springs and sulfur mud, is used to treat musculoskeletal disorders. The town is also known for its cultivation of Victoria Regia. The unique Balneological Museum, which documents the development of spas in Slovakia, is also worth a visit.

For more information about nearby towns, maps, and cultural events, please contact the Luhačovice Information Center.