Prague vineyards with divine views
We'll start with a little taster of Prague. The most important winery in the Czech capital is the one in Troja, which, besides Prague Zoo, is also home to the Baroque Chateau Troja and the sheltered vineyards with St.Clara’s Chapel in the Botanical Gardens. Visitors can enjoy a sparkling drink, take a stroll through the gardens and savour some breathtaking views of Prague. The wine harvest can be celebrated at the Troja vineyard on the weekend of 14 and 15 September 2024.
Another fascinating place is Grébovka, where there is a vineyard and an Italian-style villa. The whole site is the perfect spot to relax, taste some fine wine and enjoy the almost endless views. For more about Prague’s vineyards, see this article.
Mělník Chateau at the confluence of two major rivers
Mělník, a town at the confluence of the Elbe and Vltava rivers, is one of the most important wine-growing areas in the vicinity of Prague. The vineyards, managed for generations by the noble Lobkowicz family, are some of the oldest in Czechia. Mělník Chateau towers above the town and is famed for its rich history. Visitors can explore the wine cellars, and the Mělník catacombs hide one unique feature: Czechia’s widest well. The whole area around the town is popular with bikers, who come to ride the Elbe Cycle Route. The renowned Mělník Vintage Festival, featuring concerts and cultural events, will take place from 20 to 22 September 2024.
Roudnice nad Labem and its sights
Roudnice nad Labem lies about 50 km north of Prague, near Říp, the sacred mountain for the Czechs. Besides its lovely sights and chateau winery, the town has a rich history and some exceptional wines. The tours include a visit to the chateau cellars, where visitors can learn about traditional winemaking methods and taste some exquisite varieties. A wine festival will be held at the chateau on Saturday 7 September 2024.
Kutná Hora in UNESCO
It’s about an hour's drive to Kutná Hora from Prague. The whole town is well worth exploring, not just the amazing UNESCO heritage sites, the former silver mines, the ossuary and the vast GASK gallery in the Jesuit College.
There is a 6 km-long marked wine cycling route through the region. It connects the historical centre of Kutná Hora with a seven-hectare vineyard. The route starts at Palacký Square in Kutná Hora and leads to a vineyard on the northern outskirts of the town. Kutná Hora’s wine cellars boast the prestigious DEMETER bio certification, which is based on the principles of ecology, ethics and sustainable development.
A tasting in a volcanic landscape
And we have one special tip to finish with. In the opposite direction from Prague, towards the western border, you can enjoy a wine tasting in the breathtaking volcanic landscape of the Bohemian Central Highlands overlooking the ruins of the Gothic házmburk Castle. When the weather is fine, most of the tasting takes place in the vineyards in Chlumčany.
