Zlín District: Culture, Castles and Trails

The 14th Building in Zlín features the PRINCIP BAŤA and FRANTIŠEK BARTOŠ exhibitions. Together with the castles in Vizovice and Lukov, and trails across the countryside, these places offer very different reasons to discover the Zlín District. When planning your trip, consider whether exhibitions and history or outdoor activities should shape your stay.

Exhibitions and Castles

The 14th Building also offers temporary exhibitions and accompanying programs. The specific exhibitions and programs change over time. So check current access options and the program before your visit; this will help you plan your visit around the two named exhibitions or a limited-time offering.

At Lukov Castle, volunteer restoration work and archaeological research have shaped its transformation into a tourist destination with educational programs for children and young people. The castle’s visitor experience combines history with the surrounding nature of the Hostýn Hills. Those interested in how a historic visitor destination came about can explore this story of its development as part of the subject, alongside the castle itself.

Vizovice Chateau has been open to the public since 1948. This historical information for visitors adds a longer time perspective to today’s cultural day trips. Vizovice is also associated with Wallachian plum brandy, bringing a culinary element to your trip planning.

Educational Trail and Routes Around Vizovice and Luhačovice

The Vizovické vrchy Educational Trail is connected to the railway and bus stations in Vizovice. The 14 km educational trail to Vařákovy paseky also starts in Vizovice. One of its stops is Klášťov, where an ancient fortified hilltop settlement once stood. The transport links, trail length and historic site offer several specific points of reference. Check transport connections and local trail conditions before setting out.

Two routes around Luhačovice offer different experiences. The Small Spa Circuit passes springs and the Luhačovice Reservoir, then climbs to Řetechov. The Dušan Jurkovič Circuit and the route by the Luhačovice Reservoir are defined by viewpoints, forest paths and the reservoir. These features help distinguish the routes by their respective character: one takes in springs and the climb to Řetechov, while the other features viewpoints and forest paths. Check local conditions before setting off.

Nature, Activity and a Regional Perspective

Another option for getting active is Cyklopark Mysločovice, which has a singletrack with jumps and wooden bridges. Check the park’s current conditions before your ride. At Zlín Zoo, the Karibuni area covers 21 hectares and showcases the fauna and flora of Central and West Africa. Karibuni is being developed in several stages, so check which exhibits are currently available before visiting.

The Zlínsko and Luhačovicko tourism region offers a broader perspective on touring. Its options include hikes, leisurely cycling and more challenging routes through the Vizovické vrchy and the White Carpathians. The range extends from more relaxed cycling to more demanding routes, rather than offering one uniform type of tour across the entire region. Together with the specific trails, exhibitions and historic sites in the Zlín District, this perspective can help you decide what to focus on during your trip.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Zlin.