Things to Do in Lednice-Valtice

Lednice-Valtice represents one of Europe's most ambitious landscape design projects, stretching across 200 square kilometers of South Moravian countryside near the Austrian border. What you're actually looking at here is three centuries of the powerful Liechtenstein family's vision made manifest - they transformed this entire region into what UNESCO now recognizes as a Cultural Landscape, complete with romantic castles, English-style parks, artificial ruins, and precisely planned vistas that still take your breath away today. The centerpiece is the neo-Gothic Lednice Castle with its famous palm greenhouse and minaret, connected to baroque Valtice Castle by a network of cycling paths that wind through meadows, fishponds, and carefully orchestrated 'natural' scenery that feels almost too perfect to be real.

The dining scene focuses heavily on South Moravian specialties and local wines, with several restaurants occupying historic buildings that add atmosphere to your meal. Valtice offers more dining options thanks to its wine tourism, including wine bars that pair local vintages with regional dishes like svíčková or roast duck. Lednice tends toward casual cafes and the occasional upscale restaurant in converted historic spaces. That said, this isn't a foodie destination - you're here for the landscape and architecture, with meals providing pleasant fuel for your explorations rather than destinations in themselves.

Late spring through early autumn offers the best weather for cycling and outdoor exploration, with May and September being particularly pleasant for avoiding both crowds and heat. Summer brings the fullest opening hours and warmest weather for boat trips, but also peak tourist numbers and higher accommodation prices. Winter has its own appeal - the castles look magical in snow and you'll have the landscape largely to yourself, though many outdoor activities shut down and daylight hours are limited. Wine harvest season in September and October adds special energy to the Valtice area.