South Moravian Region

South Moravian Region is an administrative division in the southeastern Czech Republic with Brno as its capital and includes seven districts. The landscape ranges from flat wine country along the Austrian border to forested highlands in the north.

The administrative division was created in 2000 during a nationwide reform that organized the Czech Republic into regions. Before that, the territories belonged to the historical Margraviate of Moravia, which dates back to the Middle Ages.

The name South Moravia refers to the historical region of Moravia, which maintained its own traditions for centuries. Visitors today can experience the lively wine culture in villages and cellar lanes, where families serve their wines in small tasting rooms.

Visitors can explore the area well by bicycle, as cycling paths link towns, wine cellars, and natural areas. Most attractions are not far apart, so several destinations can be combined in one day.

In the area, many winemakers open their cellars directly after the harvest for visitors who want to taste fresh must. The karst landscape also holds underground rivers that flow through caves and can be explored by boat.

Location: Czech Republic

Inception: January 1, 2000

Capital city: Brno

Elevation above the sea: 212 m

Reference: JM

Part of: Jihovýchod

Shares border with: Zlín Region, Olomouc Region, Pardubice Region, Vysočina Region, South Bohemian Region, Lower Austria, Trnava Region, Trenčín Region

Phone: +420514651111

Email: posta@jmk.cz

Website: https://jmk.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.10000,16.60000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 20:24