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Almond orchards and lookout tower in Hustopeče

Practical local tip from Terasy Sedlec • facts checked 17 September 2026

Almond orchards and lookout tower in Hustopeče

When Hustopeče’s almond trees bloom in spring, the hills above the town become one of South Moravia’s most photogenic landscapes. Peak blossom is brief and weather-dependent, so it is worth checking current conditions before travelling.

Verified facts

  • Trail options of roughly 5 km or 9 km lead to the lookout tower.
  • The tower is 17.4 m high, with the viewing platform at approximately 12.6 m.
  • The town states that both the orchards and lookout are freely accessible year-round with no admission charge.
  • The timing and intensity of blossom changes every year according to the weather.

Stay at Terasy Sedlec

Planning several days in South Moravia?

Terasy Sedlec is a peaceful base between Mikulov, Valtice and Lednice. After a day out, return to Sedlec, relax in the garden or outdoor seating area and head in a different direction the next day.

One day trip is rarely enough. Stay a little longer.

From Sedlec, each day can take you somewhere different – into Pálava, the Lednice–Valtice landscape, local wine country or across the border into Austria.

Official sources

Facts verified: 2026-09-17.

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