Borderless DISCOVERY

Weinviertel & South Moravia

The Weinviertel and South Moravia form one of Europe’s most beautiful wine and cultural landscapes. UNESCO castles, endless vineyards and two countries – all within 30 minutes of the Zollquartier.

UNESCO World Heritage (5–15 km)

Valtice Castle (5 km) Magnificent Baroque residence with historic wine cellars dating back to the 16th century. Wine tastings and Baroque gardens.

Lednice Castle (15 km) Neo-Gothic fairytale castle with a palm house.

Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape 200 km² UNESCO park-like landscape with a 7 km avenue between the two castles. Ideal for cycling and hiking.

Impressive bright palace with well-maintained gardens and flower beds.

A symmetrical view into an illuminated brick vault with large amphorae.

A curved stone staircase leads upwards through a rustic brick vault.

Modern and artistic presentation of cutlery under glass in a restaurant.

Historic brick arcades offering a view of modern wine barrels.

A row of traditional press houses in the famous local cellar lane.

A striking white tower with a pointed roof as a local landmark.

Entrance to a traditional brick wine cellar – typical for the region.

Wine culture

Wine cellar lanes nearby:

Wildendürnbach (approx. 25 km by car and bike) – Over 100 historic press houses
Falkenstein (approx. 13 km) – With wine museum
Poysdorf (approx. 10.5 km) – Austria’s longest cellar lane + VINO VERSUM Museum
Schrattenberg – Right by the Zollquartier

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Cities & culture

Mikulov (CZ) – 16 km Wine town with Baroque palace, the largest wine barrel in the Czech Republic, and a Jewish quarter (UNESCO candidate).

Mistelbach (AT) – 24 km MAMUZ Museum, Nitsch Museum

Poysdorf (AT) – 10.5 km “Wine town” with VINO VERSUM Museum and numerous traditional wine taverns (Heurige).

Brno (CZ) – 67 km The second-largest city in the Czech Republic with Villa Tugendhat (UNESCO) and modern gastronomy.

Vienna – 75 km

Old stone bridge with arched spans over a calm river near the Zollquartier.

The charming village church as a central point and landmark in the vicinity.

Active outings

Cycling:

Iron Curtain Trail right on your doorstep
Thaya Loop (111 km cross-border)
UNESCO route Valtice–Lednice (35 km)

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Hiking:

Barefoot trail Schrattenberg–Valtice (5 km)
Wine hiking trails through cellar lanes
Thayatal National Park (40 km) with wildcats

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Wellness & thermal spas

Laa Thermal Spa (AT) – 25 km Modern, with Silent Spa, 17 saunas, salt grotto

Aqualand Moravia (CZ) – 25 km Family thermal spa with water slides

Lednice Thermal Spa (CZ) – 15 km Wellness with a view of the UNESCO castle

Distances from Zollquartier (by car)

Destination	km	Time
Valtice Castle	4	5 min.
Wildendürnbach cellar lane	25	27 min.
Falkenstein	14	14 min.
Poysdorf Wine Market	11	11 min.
Mikulov / Lednice Thermal Spa	15	17 min.
Laa Thermal Spa / Aqualand Moravia	28	28 min.
Brno	66	56 min.
Vienna	75	60 min

Cuisine

Austria: Wine taverns with “G’spritzter” (wine spritzer), Weinviertel delicacies, DAC wines
Czech Republic: Modern wine shops, goulash, dumplings

Set table with white wine glasses and a rustic snack platter in the Zollquartier region.

Fresh green grapes directly on the vine – focus on regional quality.

A view through the vines into the warm light of the setting sun.

Practical

Tip: Combine both countries! Valtice Castle in the morning, a Heuriger tavern at lunchtime, and a thermal spa in the Czech Republic in the evening.

Currency: Austria euro | Czech Republic koruna (euros are often accepted as well)
Border: No checks (Schengen)
Car: Recommended for flexible exploring

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