Znojmo (Znaim) 2026: Sights, Wine and Getting There
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Znojmo (German: Znaim) lies in South Moravia at the Austrian border. From Vienna a direct train from Wien Floridsdorf takes 1 h 25 min, from Brno the bus takes 1 h 15 min, from Prague the RegioJet direct bus takes 3 h 10 min. One day is enough for the Underground, the Town Hall Tower and the old town. The castle and St Catherine's Rotunda are closed after the season ended on 25 October, and so is the tasting stand at the Šobes vineyard. In November the Underground, the tower (Tue–Sun), the museum in the Minorite monastery and the brewing exhibition are open. Around Prague checked hours, prices and timetables on the official sites and in IDOS on 3 November 2026.
Getting to Znojmo from Vienna, Brno and Prague
| From | How | Journey | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wien Floridsdorf | direct train (ÖBB and České dráhy) | 1 h 25 min | about every 2 hours, 7:11–19:11 |
| Wien Hbf | train and S-Bahn, change at Floridsdorf | 2 h 32 min | e.g. 8:04 |
| Brno | bus 108 from ÚAN Zvonařka | 1 h 15 min | about hourly |
| Prague (ÚAN Florenc) | RegioJet direct bus | 3 h 10 min | 8:00, 12:00, 18:00 |
| Prague (ÚAN Florenc) | FlixBus | 2 h 50 min to 3 h 15 min | 9:50, 17:50 |
Times are for Wednesday 4 and Sunday 8 November. The train from Prague takes 4 h 2 min to 4 h 53 min with changes. On Saturday 7 November IDOS shows restrictions, and the Vienna train sometimes takes 2 hours. The ÖBB timetable for line 903 also shows the direct service. Timetables change on 13 December 2026, so check IDOS again then.
- Back to Prague on 4 November: RegioJet at 13:00 and 16:30, FlixBus at 19:00. RegioJet showed 269 to 349 CZK for 4–8 November.
- Back to Vienna (Floridsdorf): on 4 and 8 November at 14:57, 16:57, 18:57 and 20:57.
What you can fit into one day
From Prague: the 8:00 bus arrives at 11:10 and the 19:00 FlixBus takes you back, 7 h 50 min in town (calculation). The tower closes at 16:00. From Vienna (4 November timetable): arrive 10:36, tower, Underground, lunch, museum, leave at 18:57, over 8 hours in town (calculation).
What is open in Znojmo in November and winter: hours and prices
| Sight | Price | Hours on 3 November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Znojmo Underground, classic route, about 60 min | 150 CZK, reduced 100, family 400 | daily 9:00–17:00, last tour one hour before closing |
| Town Hall Tower, gallery at 32 m | 100 / 70 CZK, family 270 | October to April Tue–Sun 10:00–12:15 and 13:00–16:00 |
| Brewing exhibition, Hradní street | 50 / 35 CZK; guided 80 / 60 | daily 9:00–12:00 and 12:45–17:00, guide at 16:00 |
| Minorite monastery (South Moravian Museum) | 100 / 70 CZK | Mon–Fri 9:00–11:30 and 12:00–17:00, Sat, Sun 10:00–17:00, also 17 November |
| Church in Louka, tour about 60 min | 150 / 100 CZK by the tour price list | Nov to April Mon–Fri 10, 12, 14, 16, Sat, Sun 11:30 and 14 |
| Castle and St Catherine's Rotunda | castle 70–150 CZK, rotunda 150 | season ended 25 October 2026, 2027 hours not published |
The Underground has 14 stops and is not for anyone with claustrophobia. Be at the entrance (Slepičí trh 2) 5 minutes early with the QR code, or the ticket may lapse. The organiser sells tickets online and does not name the tour languages. The tower sells tickets at its desk (Obroková 12), guided tours are booked at the Obroková and Louka tourist offices.
The rotunda, with frescoes from 1134, opens only in dry weather, for 15 people every 30 minutes. Outside the season a visit is possible by arrangement for a surcharge. A valid IDS JMK ticket, also on bus 108 from Brno, gives 20 % off at the museum, and foreign-language tours there need a request and a 100 % surcharge.
Znojmo marks 800 years of town rights (1226) in 2026. The anniversary tours include the Town Hall Tower on 12 and 19 December at 10:00 and 13:00 (150 / 100 CZK). The Znojemská Beseda site lists no Advent programme yet.
Wine: Šobes, Louka monastery and Podyjí National Park
Znojmo is the centre of the Znojmo wine sub-region: 3,530 ha of vineyards and 91 wine villages, mainly Sauvignon, Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.
- Šobes: the Znovín vineyard lies in Podyjí National Park (German: Thayatal) near Podmolí. The tasting stand is closed from 12 October 2026 to 25 March 2027, but you can visit the vineyard all year.
- Louka monastery (Loucký klášter): the Znovín visitor centre lists hours only to 30 September 2026, so in winter arrange by phone or e-mail.
- Friday 13 November 2026: young wine and St Martin's festival on Masarykovo náměstí, blessing at 11:00, St Martin's procession at 16:00 and 17:00, free entry. See our St Martin's Day guide.
- Burčák and 2027: the season is over. The Historic Wine Festival ran on 11–13 September 2026 and returns on 10–12 September 2027. Znovín lists the Košt on 6 March, Tour de burčák on 18 September and Burčák fest on 25 September 2027. No event called "Znojemský burčák" appears on the official sites.
Podyjí has 75 km of marked trails, busiest between Čížov and the border crossing to Hardegg and at Šobes. The Čížov visitor centre is open April to October, outside summer only at weekends.
Hardegg lies on the Austrian bank of the Dyje (German: Thaya). Its castle opened in 2026 only on 8–23 August, with no new dates. The Thayatal National Park House was open until 2 November, with no winter hours shown. On foot you cross the border bridge from Čížov. Bus 817 takes 37 minutes from Znojmo aut.nádr. to "Horní Břečkov, Čížov", on 7 and 8 November at 9:00, 13:00, 17:00, and back at 10:12, 14:12, 18:12.
By car: vignette, winter tyres, parking
A routing calculation (no traffic): 204 km and 2 h 41 min from Prague via the D1 and road 38, 67 km and 57 min from Brno, 92 km and 1 h 21 min from Vienna.
- Vignettes: Czech motorways such as the D1 need the electronic vignette. In Austria the ASFINAG vignette applies on motorways and expressways such as the S3, and 10 days cost 12.80 EUR in 2026.
- Winter tyres: required from 1 November to 31 March in snow, ice or frost and on roads with the "Zimní výbava" sign, see the winter tyres guide.
- Parking: Louka has a car park about 100 m from the monastery. Cars cannot drive to the Čížov border crossing, so use the paid car park before the village. The city names FCC Znojmo as operator, with no current price list on its parking page.
Where to stay in Znojmo
No hotels or prices are compared here. By location: the old town around Masarykovo náměstí (Underground, castle and rotunda within 0.5 km of the tower), Louka with the monastery and Znovín (1.7 km south), the station area (0.7 km; distances in a straight line from the tower, OpenStreetMap) and the villages by the park Čížov, Podmolí and Vranov nad Dyjí. Podyjí National Park points to the Znojemská Beseda tourist offices and vranov.info for lodging.
Znojmo from Prague and Vienna (FAQ)
How do I get from Prague to Znojmo?
By the RegioJet direct bus from Florenc in 3 h 10 min. The train needs 4 h 2 min to 4 h 53 min with changes, the car 204 km (calculation).
Is Znojmo worth visiting in winter?
Yes, for the old town, Underground, tower and museums. The castle, rotunda, Šobes stand and Hardegg Castle are closed.
How much is the Znojmo Underground?
The classic route costs 150 CZK, reduced 100 CZK, family 400 CZK, and the adrenaline routes 200 to 300 CZK.
Can I combine Znojmo and Hardegg?
Yes, on foot from Čížov, but the castle and National Park House are closed in winter.
Sources: Underground, tower, tours, brewing, St Martin's festival, museum, museum prices, city, Znovín Šobes, Znovín Louka, Znovín calendar, VOC Znojmo, wine festival, Podyjí, Čížov, Thayatal, Hardegg, ÖBB 903, ASFINAG, IDOS. Checked on 3 November 2026.
See also: Lednice, Valtice and Mikulov, Brno: what to see, Trains to Prague, Prague tours and where to book.
Photo: The old town of Znojmo and St Nicholas Church, seen from the castle. Uoaei1, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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