Zlin: Hotels and Accommodations

A cultural point of reference for Zlín is located in Kroměříž: The Archbishop's Palace and gardens there are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Zlín Region. You can book a hotel in Zlín.

For trips with an interest in UNESCO cultural heritage, this place is a clear cultural point of reference.

Culture and Historical Points of Interest

The UNESCO site in Kroměříž includes a 58-hectare chateau garden with exotic trees and historic architectural elements. The Květná Garden covers 14.5 hectares; access is through a 244-meter-long arcade gallery leading into a formal Italian-style garden.

The White Carpathians Biosphere Reserve is characterized by a cultivated mid-mountain landscape. It includes 4,000 hectares of species-rich orchid meadows, deciduous forests, orchards and individual fruit trees. The meadows of the White Carpathians are home to orchids and other rare plants, while the traditional orchards preserve old and regional fruit varieties.

The Zlín Region has approximately 2,500 kilometers of marked hiking trails, which are connected to cycling paths, cross-country skiing routes and pilgrimage routes.

The area surrounding the Zlín Region includes Starý Světlov. Zámek Lešná, Dúbrava, the ruins of Lukov, Zadní vrch, Kláštov and Loučka are located in the surrounding area. Svatá Marie lies in the wider regional surroundings of the Zlín Region.

A prominent point of reference in Zlín is the Baťa Skyscraper, known as Building 21, which offers views over the surrounding area. The Shoe Museum in Zlín houses the largest shoe collection in Central Europe.

The UNESCO-listed tradition of the Ride of the Kings is regularly held in Vlčnov, Kunovice and Hluk. The region's museums include the Museum of Southeast Moravia in Zlín with its Baťa exhibition, as well as the Slovak Museum in Uherské Hradiště, featuring Slovak traditions and customs.

The Zlín Region combines a rich history with picturesque nature, preserved cultural traditions, Zlín Functionalism and the spa architecture of Luhačovice. The White Carpathians, the Beskids, the Hostýn Mountains and the Vizovice Mountains offer landscapes for hiking and cycling.

Boat trips are offered on the Baťa Canal; a main cycling route also runs along the canal. Regional pilgrimage routes connect destinations such as Velehrad and Svatý Hostýn.

Regional Classification

Other regional points of reference include Zlín District, Vsetín District, Kroměříž District and Uherské Hradiště District.

Getting There and Regional Routes

From Prague, Zlín can be reached by train via Otrokovice in approximately three and a half hours; direct bus connections are also available.

In the Zlínsko and Luhačovicko areas, there are options for walks, relaxed cycling and more challenging routes through the Vizovice Mountains and the White Carpathians.

Regional Cuisine and Traditions

Vizovice is associated with plum brandy, while traditions surrounding dried plums and plum jam are preserved in southern Wallachia. Visitors can experience Slovácko wine culture and the historic archbishop's cellars in Kroměříž.

Regional specialties include Frgály, Kyselica and Vizovice plum slivovitz. In the wine-growing areas of Slovácko, wine cellars also shape the culinary landscape.

Wallachian Frgály are available with fillings such as pear jam or quark. Baking courses offer a hands-on experience centered around baking.

Folklore, folk architecture, festivals, traditions and UNESCO-recognized customs are among the defining visitor themes in the Zlín Region.

Spa Town and Landscape Experiences

Luhačovice is Moravia's largest spa town and has several healing mineral springs.

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More Destinations

More places within the same destination:

Olomouc, Pardubice, Liberec, Moravian-Silesian Region.