In Vrbice, the wine cellars look as if they have been carved directly into the hill. The best-known Stráž district rises in several levels above the village, while the older Na sklepech area adds a different, more integrated village character.
Verified facts
- The municipality of Vrbice describes two main cellar districts: the older Na sklepech and the better-known Stráž.
- Na sklepech has roots in the second half of the seventeenth century and is more closely integrated into the village fabric.
- According to the municipality, the first passages at Stráž began to be created around the turn of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
- The municipality states that cellars excavated into sandstone run through Stráž hill in seven levels.
Why visit
Vrbice is visually compelling even without a tasting. Stone-framed entrances, winding tiers of cellars and the church on the skyline form an authentic village scene very different from the grander wine architecture of Valtice.
The page can serve both travellers searching for the most beautiful wine cellars in South Moravia and visitors who simply want to walk through a wine village without booking a commercial programme. Tastings can be handled separately as a dynamic offer from individual winemakers.
How to plan your visit
Remember that these cellars are a living part of the village and many are private. Do not enter buildings without an invitation, and do not present public streets as if they were an open tasting attraction. If you want to taste wine, check open-cellar events or contact a specific producer in advance.
Practical Terasy Sedlec tip
Terasy Sedlec is a convenient base between Mikulov, Valtice, Lednice and the Austrian border. For this trip, it is usually better to combine two or three geographically close places than to spend the day driving between distant attractions. Check current access and navigation before leaving; in protected areas, also check the latest rules and restrictions.
Who is this trip for?
Wine lovers, photographers, couples, visitors interested in vernacular and wine architecture, and guests who want to discover Modré Hory.
What to combine on the same day
Stezka nad vinohrady in Kobylí is the natural companion. Continue to Hustopeče or build a wine-landscape day across several Modré Hory villages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I walk freely among the cellars?
Yes, you can walk normally through public streets and spaces. Individual cellars are often private, so do not enter without the owner’s permission.
Is wine tasting always available?
No. Opening of individual cellars, wine events and tastings change, so plan them in advance.
What makes Stráž distinctive?
The cellar buildings are arranged in several levels on the hillside, creating a very characteristic silhouette for the village.
How is Na sklepech different?
It is the older district and is more closely woven into the village buildings, giving it a different character from the striking terraced Stráž area.
Is the walk suitable for children?
As a village walk, yes, but watch for traffic, steps, slopes and working areas around the cellars. Wine tasting itself is of course an adult activity.
What should I combine with Vrbice?
Stezka nad vinohrady in Kobylí or a trip to Hustopeče.
Stay at Terasy Sedlec
One trip is rarely enough. Turn South Moravia into a multi-day stay.
From Terasy Sedlec you can head in a different direction every day: Pálava, the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape, wine villages or the Austrian Weinviertel. Instead of changing hotels, keep one peaceful base and build a different itinerary each day.
Explore the region without rushing.
Plan two, three or more days and mix the famous sights with smaller places that give the region its character.
Official sources
- https://www.vrbice.cz/
- https://www.vrbice.cz/o-obci-soucasnost
- https://www.vrbice.cz/sklepni-lokality
Facts verified: 2026-09-17.