Hodonín U Kunštátu: Nature, Culture and Recreation

Hodonín U Kunštátu combines several clearly distinct highlights for planning your trip: wildlife on the edge of the Dúbrava floodplain forest, a nature monument and visitor centre, exhibitions on history, art and oil, spa and rehabilitation treatments, boat trips on the Morava River and Baťa Canal, and the town hall tower.

Nature and Wildlife in Hodonín

Hodonín Zoo is located on the edge of the Dúbrava floodplain forest in the north-western part of Hodonín. It currently keeps around 400 animals representing approximately 100 species. The enclosures for the big cats are among the main attractions for visitors.

The Hodonínská Dúbrava forest also lies between Hodonín, Dubňany and Mutěnice. In its most valuable section, a national nature monument was designated in 2014 over an area of 683.18 hectares. The status of national nature monument applies to the most valuable part of the forest area.

The newly opened Dům přírody Hodonínské Dúbravy visitor centre is located on the northern outskirts of Hodonín in the Bažantnice area. It is situated near Hodonín Zoo, the Hodonínská Dúbrava national nature monument and the sports hall. The exhibition at the visitor centre focuses on unique fragments of oak forests in the surroundings of Hodonín and introduces you to the local fauna and flora.

History, Art and Regional Perspectives in Hodonín

The permanent T. G. Masaryk exhibition is housed in the Baroque château of the Masarykovo muzeum in Hodonín. It traces Masaryk’s life from childhood through his studies and work in Vienna to his academic and political activities from 1882 to 1918. His presidency, family life up to his death in 1937 and his legacy are also included in the thematic scope. The Baroque château provides the architectural setting for the biographical exhibition.

The Galerie výtvarného umění in Hodonín presents modern and contemporary art to the public. Its programme is systematically developed through exhibitions, publications, and accompanying and educational programmes. This allows culture enthusiasts to distinguish between a biographical exhibition, modern art and contemporary positions.

The Muzeum ropy provides visitors with information about the formation and accumulation of oil and natural gas, extraction methods, and the impacts of exploration and extraction. It also explores the region’s industrial and independent past. In addition to the resources themselves, their regional history of use is therefore part of the museum’s content. At the Muzeum ropy, topics related to oil and natural gas meet the industrial history of the region.

Recreation, Water and Orientation in Hodonín

Lázně Hodonín offer targeted spa and rehabilitation treatments as well as recreation.

Přístaviště U Jezu in Hodonín offers boat trips on the Morava River and the Baťa Canal.

The Hodonín town hall tower is a 40-metre-high lookout tower. Visitors reach it by climbing 150 steps. Anyone including the town hall tower in a city tour should treat the climb of 150 steps as a separate item in their daily itinerary.

Other Places in South Moravia

Other places in South Moravia: Velká Nad Veličkou, Nová Lhota, Javorník and Kuželov.

For the overview of the wider area: Hodonín District.