The wine cellars beneath the palace date back to the 13th century and are among the oldest in the region.
The site is part of the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape, which is recognized as one of the largest artificial landscape parks in Europe.
The Liechtenstein family owned the estate for nearly 700 years until the end of World War II.
The palace chapel is considered a masterpiece of High Baroque architecture in Central Europe.
The National Wine Centre uses a rotating selection process to determine the annual 'Wine Salon of the Czech Republic' collection housed here.
The Valtice Palace serves as the historic residence of the Liechtenstein noble family, functioning as a central component of the UNESCO-listed Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape. The current Baroque structure replaced a 13th-century Gothic castle, undergoing significant expansion between the 17th and 18th centuries. It houses the National Wine Centre, which maintains a permanent exhibition featuring the 100 best wines of the Czech Republic. The palace interior features reconstructed staterooms, including the Mirror Hall and the Chapel. Extensive subterranean vaulted cellars remain accessible for wine tastings and historical tours. The complex includes an ornamental courtyard and proximity to the palace parkland connecting to the wider Lednice estate. It functions today as both a cultural monument and a primary hub for Moravian viticulture.
The main exterior staircase facing the courtyard provides the most balanced perspective of the Baroque facade.
Purchase a combined ticket if planning to visit both the palace staterooms and the underground wine cellar exhibition.
Make cellar reservations in advance during peak summer weekends to ensure space for wine tastings.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the cobblestone courtyards and large cellar passages involve significant walking.
Do not attempt to walk to the Lednice Palace without adequate water and preparation, as the trail spans several kilometers through fields and forest.
The palace often operates on limited schedules or is closed on Mondays during the off-season; full operations typically occur from spring through autumn.
Maintain a quiet demeanor inside the chapel and staterooms; photography without flash is typically permitted for personal use.
