Planning a Trip

Getting There

Znojmo is most easily reached by car and is especially convenient for those heading to or from Vienna or Telc. Take Highway D1 from Prague and exit at Highway 38 in the direction of Jihlava. As you enter the town you're already on the right highway, so just pass by the town center and follow the signs. From Prague, the trip should take about 2 1/2 hours.

Several trains to Znojmo leave Brno throughout the day, though some require a quick change in Hrusovany. The ride takes about 2 hours and costs 110Kc ($5.25/£2.60). From Prague, the complete trip takes 5 hours via Brno and costs 430Kc ($20/£10).

You can also take one of four bus trips from Prague's Florenc station, but this more-than-3-hour trip via Brno is more cramped and less fun. The one-way fare is 188Kc ($8.95/£4.50). From Brno, the trip is much quicker and less painful. Almost as many buses run between the two places as do trains.

Visitor Information

In the center of Znojmo, Informacní Stredisko at Obroková 10, Znojmo (tel. 515-222-552; www.znojmocity.cz), can help with accommodations, maps, and directions. Ask what's on in town, and they can book tickets for you on the spot. The office is open May, June, and September on Monday to Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 1:30 to 5pm; July and August daily 8am to 8pm; and October to April on Monday to Friday from 9am to 1pm and 1:30 to 5pm, Saturday from 8am to 12:30pm.

Special Events

In late August and early September, residents of Znojmo celebrate their vintages at the Znojmo Wine Festival. Taste wine, eat pickles, and listen to traditional Moravian music late into the night, which is normally tranquil on other nights. For details, contact Informacní Stredisko.

Orientation

Znojmo's main square is Masarykovo námestí, and pretty much everything you'll want to see is on or near it. Zelenárská Street, which runs off the square's northwest corner, leads to the castle and St. Nicholas Church.