Mikulov Castle and Central Europe's largest wine barrel

There are many fine castles and vineyards in the Czech Republic, especially south of Brno. We were here in July 2016, but decided to make a short visit again. Firstly, we wanted to check out some practical details for upcoming guided motorhome trips and secondly, we wanted to buy wine, of course.

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From Český Krumlov to Brno

We drove from Český Krumlov to Brnoand then southwards towards Mikulov. This is not really a long distance, but it still took four hours. In the Czech Republic, it happens from time to time that you encounter road construction with closed roads and then the GPS suddenly has to rethink ... In the end, we finally arrived!

City of Mikulov

First we drove to the charming little town of Mikulov. This town has not only a nice square and a lot of cosy cafes, but also a magnificent castle.

*Peter in Mikulov (in the background is the castle)*

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Mikulov Castle

The Swedes stayed here during the 30-year war in 1645 when they tried to take Brno. It did not go well and perhaps one of the reasons is in the castle.

Invite to a party

When Sweden and its 28 000 men were to playfully take Brno against a few thousand Czechs, they entrenched themselves around the wine regions outside Brno. The castle also contained Central Europe's largest wine barrel with over 100,000 litres of wine. It was empty when the Swedes left Mikulov so it was more party than war,

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02 July 2017 6:00

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Lennart says:

Great pictures!

02 July 2017 - 7:14

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Kenneth Risberg says:

Thanks for that tour, looking forward to the next one....

02 July 2017 - 8:15

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  Helena says:
  
  Yes, there will be more, of course 🙂
  
  02 July 2017 - 10:40
  
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Elisabeth says:

A cool castle with a beautiful park!

02 July 2017 - 8:20

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  Helena says:
  
  The castle is also nice inside. We saw it last time we were here.
  
  02 July 2017 - 10:41
  
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Lisa in the village says:

Large, imposing castles and beautiful parks.

02 July 2017 - 8:47

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  Helena says:
  
  There is a lot of that in the Czech Republic 🙂 .
  
  02 July 2017 - 10:42
  
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Ditte says:

Very nice to see more of the Czech Republic! Both castles and vineyards are liked, as well as beautiful nature.
Nice pictures as extra "everything".

02 July 2017 - 9:03

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  Helena says:
  
  There are a lot of castles and vineyards here. And nature is really green, almost everywhere.
  
  02 July 2017 - 10:43
  
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Mr Steve says:

Czech Republic, Wow! Fantastic environments you visit. In addition, you offer fantastic pictures.

02 July 2017 - 9:08

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  Helena says:
  
  There are really fantastic environments here! Glad you like our pictures 🙂 🙂
  
  02 July 2017 - 10:44
  
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Mr Nils-Åke Hansson says:

Good to see from the Czech Republic

02 July 2017 - 9:23

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  Helena says:
  
  It is a nice country to travel in, and fun to take photos when there are so many nice things 🙂 .
  
  02 July 2017 - 10:45
  
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Ama de casa says:

To quote Hasse Alfredsson: "That's what I call SUMMER STUGA it!" 🙂

Fantastic pictures!

Haha! I think you probably had to spend the night there at the winery - see all the traces there on the barrel and I don't believe for a moment that you used the spotter's bucket 😉 😀.

Have a great continued journey!

02 July 2017 - 9:25

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  Helena says:
  
  Well, isn't it? You should have such a summer cottage, haha ... 😉 (We were allowed to stay at the vineyard if we wanted to, but we chose to just sip a few types of wine to choose what to buy and then drive on (and I don't drive ;)) Then there was more wine in the motorhome in the evening instead ;))
  
  02 July 2017 - 10:48
  
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Britt-Marie Lundgren says:

Very nice pictures! I actually had no idea that there were vineyards in the Czech Republic, thought it was a distinctly beer country. You learn as long as you live! Cool!

02 July 2017 - 12:40

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  Helena says:
  
  While the Czech Republic is known for its beer, there are also wine districts, where mainly white wine is produced.
  
  02 July 2017 - 17:02
  
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Matts Torebring says:

As you already said, you already know, about Matts & Birgitta, "Castles shall be" Enjoy!

02 July 2017 - 12:41

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  Helena says:
  
  Yeah, right? You would like these places 🙂
  
  02 July 2017 - 17:03
  
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Birgitta in Umeå says:

The first image looked like an architectural image. Meaning that it doesn't exist in reality yet.
The Czech Republic seems to be an interesting country.
Now I hope for more pictures from you.
(Helena; is the migraine absent?)

Birgitta.

02 July 2017 - 15:08

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  Helena says:
  
  I see what you mean about the picture! Peter has taken it with his drone 🙂 And thank you how nice of you to ask! I always have some trouble with headaches that come and go but have only had a migraine headache one day on this trip (when it was hottest so it was probably due to the sun ...) Quite ok then! 🙂
  
  02 July 2017 - 17:05
  
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Anette Åhnbrink says:

What nice pictures! And good that you treat yourself to something good? Looking forward to the rest of your trip and where you end up! /Anette

02 July 2017 - 17:39

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  Helena says:
  
  Yes, you have to have some goodies while travelling 🙂 And of course we will continue to report! Have fun!
  
  02 July 2017 - 19:56
  
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BP says:

What lovely castles and well-manicured hedges, not to mention the floral centrepiece in the third image from the end.
Congratulations on some great wine finds:-)

PS. The header image is awesome! DS.

02 July 2017 - 18:45

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  Helena says:
  
  The wine is really good and tasty! And nothing wrong with the price either 🙂 And glad you like Peter's drone photo!
  
  02 July 2017 - 19:57
  
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Across the board says:

So many exciting things you offer!

02 July 2017 - 20:08

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  Helena says:
  
  Glad you like what we have to say! 🙂 I, on the other hand, like your shellfish pictures very much...! 🙂
  
  02 July 2017 - 21:22
  
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Ann-Charlotte says:

What buildings! Especially Lednice, it looks like a model 🙂.

02 July 2017 - 20:14

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  Helena says:
  
  Can agree! 🙂 Peter has taken photos with his drone 😉 .
  
  02 July 2017 - 21:23
  
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4000mil says:

Castles are really nice to visit. That is, if they are good. We were not so impressed with the castle in Krakow e.g. Our favourite so far is Peles Castle in Transylvania. Schönbrunn in Vienna, which we visited yesterday, somewhat involuntarily due to a missed connection, was not so bad either.

02 July 2017 - 20:46

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  Helena says:
  
  Transylvania sounds very exciting! And how nice that you found something good during your sudden stop in Vienna! Too bad you didn't like the castle in Krakow, we have thought about visiting it ...
  
  02 July 2017 - 21:25
  
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LinizTravel says:

So beautiful 🙂 you seem to be having a great time 🙂 Hugs!

02 July 2017 - 20:58

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  Helena says:
  
  Absolutely beautiful actually! The Czech Republic has a lot to offer 🙂
  
  02 July 2017 - 21:26
  
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JoY says:

What a castle and beautiful park together with your beautiful pictures, a "thumbs up".
I don't directly associate the country with wine, but there seems to be some of it.
Hugs

02 July 2017 - 21:03

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  Helena says:
  
  The Czech Republic is of course best known for beer, but they are good at white wine too! 🙂
  
  02 July 2017 - 21:27
  
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Mia's Mix says:

Looks very nice! I am a sommelier but have never tasted wine from the Czech Republic, exciting!

02 July 2017 - 21:30

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Helena says:

Oh, you're a sommelier!? Exciting! I don't know if they export so much wine from here, but we think it's good! 🙂

02 July 2017 - 22:16

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Veiken says:

You are getting more and more professional! SUPER! (I don't mean the wine 😉 )

02 July 2017 - 23:21

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  Helena says:
  
  Thank you very much! How nice to hear that you think so! 🙂
  
  03 July 2017 - 8:50
  
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