Slavkov u Brna

Slavkov u Brna is a historic town in the South Moravian Region, situated about 16 kilometers east of Brno. A Baroque castle with extensive gardens stands at the center, overlooking the surrounding countryside from slightly elevated terrain.

A major 1805 battle near the town became a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars and shaped European history. The castle later became associated with these events and drew attention to the region's role in broader historical changes.

The castle gardens and the Baroque structures around the town center shape how locals and visitors move through the space today. The orderly layout reflects the prosperity that shaped this region for centuries.

The town is easily reached by train on the Brno-Uherské Hradiště line or by car via the I/50 road. Once there, parking is available and the castle and gardens can be explored comfortably on foot.

A mound-shaped memorial was built in the early 1910s to commemorate the battle, with a collection of personal items and artifacts from the conflict stored beneath. This remembrance site draws visitors interested in this less-noticed form of how communities choose to remember major events.

Location: Slavkov u Brna (administrative district)

Location: Vyškov District

Inception: 1237

Elevation above the sea: 211 m

Reference: CZ0646593583

Shares border with: Rousínov, Velešovice, Vážany nad Litavou, Hodějice, Nížkovice, Němčany, Křenovice, Holubice

Email: mesto@slavkov.cz

Website: http://slavkov.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.15328,16.87650

Latest update: December 18, 2025 20:09