Znojmo Viaduct

The Znojmo Viaduct is a steel railway bridge with stone supports that spans 220 meters and rises 48.2 meters above the Thaya River valley. The structure features multiple arches that carry trains across the water.

Construction started in 1871 and the bridge opened the same year, making it an early railway viaduct in the region. The structure was later protected as a cultural monument and underwent major restoration work in the 2000s.

The bridge represents how 19th-century engineers solved the challenge of crossing the Thaya River valley. Visitors can see a structure that physically connects two communities separated by water.

The structure carries daily train service between Znojmo and Sedlešovice, so watch for passing trains when viewing it. The best way to see it is from certain viewpoints along the riverbank or paths near the valley below.

In the 1990s the bridge was replaced by a temporary structure before being completely rebuilt. This allowed trains to keep running while the original structure was carefully restored.

Location: Znojmo

Location: Sedlešovice

Inception: October 3, 1871

Official opening: November 1, 1871

Height: 48.2 m

Length: 220 m

GPS coordinates: 48.84790,16.05166

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:42