Vlkoš: Churches, Wine Cellars and Military History

Vlkoš offers several starting points for planning a trip: sacred architectural history, wine cellars and wine trails, as well as a military museum. If you choose Vlkoš as your destination, these topics can help you shape your stay. If you are looking for a hotel in Vlkoš, you can first consider whether churches, wine traditions, military history or travelling by bus should be your main focus.

Churches and Local History

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was built between 1771 and 1780 on the site of an earlier Gothic church. Its furnishings are predominantly Baroque and include woodcarvings by Ondřej Schweigl. Services are held in the church. The construction period and furnishings offer different points of interest: one tells the story of the predecessor church and the new building, while the other reflects the Baroque design and woodcarvings.

The chapels and places of worship also provide concrete points of reference for local history. The Chapel of St Florian is in Vlkoš. The Chapel of St John of Nepomuk stands opposite the former manor house. U tří svatých, a place of worship, is located on the road out of Vlkoš towards Kelčany.

Wine Cellars and Wine Trails

The Búdy area is a row of cellars with 140 wine cellars. It also features examples of traditional vernacular cellar architecture. The number of cellars and the preserved architectural examples describe two different aspects of the area: its size and its distinctive construction.

Two routes with different points of reference are described to help you find your way along the wine trails. The Moravská vinná stezka passes the wine cellars of Vlkoš and connects the Uherské Hradiště area with Znojmo. The Kyjovská vinařská stezka starts at the former mill site in Vlkoš, near a Baroque chapel dating from the second half of the 18th century. Thus, one description leads to the cellars and the regional route, while the other points to the starting point at the former mill site.

The Achtele cellar colony is on the Moravská vinná stezka, about two kilometres from the village centre. It can be reached via the route from the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary or along the local cemetery. The distance is approximate; the two directions offer different landmarks to help you find your way.

Cultural and social wine events organised by Přátelé Achtele include Zarážání hory, held in August. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the exact date.

Military Museum and Event Dates

The Military muzeum generála Sergěje Jana Ingra displays extensive collections from the Second World War representing all armies, as well as contemporary military exhibitions. Its opening hours vary from week to week. School classes and other larger groups should arrange their visit individually by calling 608 025 233. Check the opening hours before your visit; larger groups must make arrangements by phone.

The Vlkošské dny vojenských tradic is a two-day event featuring an attractive programme on Saturday and commemorative ceremonies on Sunday. If you would like to plan your stay around it, check the exact event date. This distinguishes Saturday, with its programme, from Sunday, with its commemorative ceremonies.

Getting There and Choosing a Destination

Three bus routes run through Vlkoš: No. 664 from Kyjov to Hodonín, No. 665 from Kyjov to Bzenec, and No. 666 from Kyjov to Osvětimany. Kyjov is the stated starting point for all three routes; their destinations differ. Check the timetable before travelling to make sure the connection fits your plans.

When choosing a hotel in Vlkoš, you can weigh up the topics that matter to your trip: churches and chapels, the Búdy row of cellars, the wine trails or the military museum. The bus connections add the destinations mentioned above to help you find your way. This gives you a concrete starting point for your search, without requiring all the sights or events to have the same focus.

Discover more destinations: Radějov, Skoronice, Sudoměřice, Zdanice, Sobůlky, Hrubá Vrbka, Žeraviny, Malá Vrbka.

For the wider travel overview: Hodonín District.