Historical Castles and Ruins

Explore the diverse fortifications and residences along the Dyje river within the Podyjí-Thayatal border region. This collection features the Baroque Vranov nad Dyjí Chateau with its monumental Hall of Ancestors and the massive Hardegg Fortress overlooking the Austrian side. Highlights include the double-castle ruins of Nový Hrádek, situated in a protected forest zone, and Znojmo Castle, which houses regional museum exhibits. The 19th-century Mniszek's Cross completes the circuit as a commemorative monument near the Vranov cliffs.

Vranov nad Dyjí Chateau

Vranov nad Dyjí is a market town in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Hardegg Fortress

Burg Hardegg is a castle in Lower Austria, Austria. Burg Hardegg is 317 metres above sea level.

Znojmo Castle

Historic castle with origins reaching back to the 4th millennium BC that later served as a defensive stronghold, mint and residence of regional margraves. Parts of the complex house the Znojmo Museum with permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Nový Hrádek

Ruined double castle featuring remains of 14th-century Gothic and 15th-century Renaissance fortifications. Situated in the core zone of Podyjí National Park, the site provides views of the Dyje river meanders and is accessible via marked hiking trails.

Mniszkův kříž

A 19th-century memorial cross dedicated to Polish nobleman Count Stanislav Mniszek. The monument stands on a rocky lookout point offering views of the Dyje valley and the Vranov nad Dyjí Chateau.