Křídlůvky: Wine Tradition, Customs and History

Křídlůvky combines a long-standing winemaking tradition with local customs, historic buildings and the Dyje River south of the village. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, you can tailor your trip to whether you are most interested in local traditions, the history of the village or activities on the river. The different themes offer concrete starting points for your planning.

The Dyje and agricultural history

The Dyje River flows south of Křídlůvky. It is suitable for swimming, recreational activities and fishing. The river therefore offers a different focus from the local customs and historic buildings. If you are planning any of these activities, check the current conditions for your plans in advance.

The agricultural history also offers local points of interest: the irrigation canal in Křídlůvky was used for rice cultivation. In February 1957, two graves from the Tumulus culture were also uncovered during the construction of agricultural facilities. These two connections are distinct: the canal represents agricultural use, while the graves were discovered during construction work. The history of the village thus encompasses both the use of water and an archaeological find.

The chapel and early history of the village

Křídlůvky was first mentioned in writing in 1255. Another point of reference is the “Kaple sv. Cyrila a Metoděje” chapel, built in 1845 using funds raised by the village’s residents. The early written mention and the construction of the chapel offer two different perspectives on the village’s history. Near the chapel stands an under-life-size statue of Saint Anthony holding the infant Jesus. A second statue of Saint Anthony is located at the wayside shrine. It is a sculpture from the early 19th century that was placed there secondarily.

Wine and local customs

The winemaking tradition has long been a hallmark of Křídlůvky. The traditional Matějský wine tasting usually features more than 200 wine samples from Křídlůvky and the surrounding area. The origins of the wines connect the village with its immediate surroundings. If the tasting is important to your trip, check before planning whether it takes place on your travel dates.

The Martinské hody and Hrkání also shape local traditions, though in different ways. The Martinské hody is an ongoing costumed tradition. After a 15-year hiatus, it is now held in distinctive local costumes. Hrkání has been observed since it was revived in 1992: from Maundy Thursday to Holy Saturday, local boys of preschool and school age make their way through the village with carts and rattles. While the costumes are the defining feature of the Martinské hody, the time of year and procession through the village are part of Hrkání. If you would like to travel for either tradition, check the relevant date in advance.

Discover more destinations: Oleksovice, Starý Petřín, Božice, Chvalatice, Horní Kounice, Podhradí Nad Dyjí, Mackovice, Bojanovice

For the overview of the wider area: Znojmo District.