Dačice

DAČICE
A town at the foot of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, the gateway to the Dyje River region, Czech Canada, and the Renaissance Region. The area is ideal for cycling and offers bikers interesting routes of medium difficulty.

Many of them combine the best of the region: whether you visit the monasteries in Kostelní Vydří and Nová Říše, the mills on the Moravian Dyje, swimming in Zvůle, the U Jakuba forest park, or follow the footsteps of the Hussites, you’ll always discover beautiful nature, heritage sights, and swimming in natural ponds.
A nature trail guides fauna and flora fans along natural attractions, and a Renaissance tower provides a great view of the town from above. In addition to the Municipal Museum in Dačice, there is also a private aircraft museum. A chateau with a large park welcomes cultural enthusiasts. The bike park is ideal for bicyclists both small and large. There’s a swimming pool for the hot summer days, and the summer offers a wealth of cultural events.

Dačice Tourist Information Center

We offer:
• free tourist information service
• promotional materials from the city and the Dačice microregion
• tips on hotels and restaurants in and around Dačice
• cultural programs, public Internet
• tickets to the Dačice 3D cinema
• souvenirs, maps, and regional literature on sale
• packaged sugar with unique printing on sale
• recommended bike trails along the Czech-Moravian-Austrian border area
• recommended hiking trails through Czech Canada and Podyjí
• tips for family trips
• town guide and its surroundings through a mobile application

Information Centre opening hours:
High season (1 June – 15 September)
Mon–Fri: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat and Sun during summer vacation: 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Off season (16 September – 31 May)
Mon, Wed: 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tue, Thu: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Fri: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dačice is the easternmost situated town in South Bohemia, but its history began to unfold in the historical territory of Moravia. The first written mention of Dačice dates from 1183, and many monuments built during the Renaissance and Baroque periods have been preserved. The town enjoys "first-in-the-world" status in many respects, including the invention of sugar cubes in 1841. Dačice today is a modern town seeking to create good conditions for sport, culture and leisure activities for its residents and visitors.
A pleasant outing might be a visit to the suburban forest park with its Way of the Cross above the monastery complex. Nice views onto the town begin to open from the hill at an altitude of 501 m. There is a nature trail to acquaint visitors with the natural attractions in the area nearby, some stops being equipped with simple furnishings offering seating and relaxation, beautiful views of the Dačice countryside and shelter from bad weather. A favorite attraction in the summer season is the modern multi-purpose swimming pool with water attractions, recreational pool, and other sports options (beach volleyball, miniature golf, petanque, table tennis). Aviation enthusiasts shouldn't miss the Vilém Göth Museum of Aviation, founded in 2004.
The surroundings of Dačice are ideal for hiking and biking in the attractive area near the regional borders. Towards the Czech Republic, you can join in to the hiking paths leading through the Czech Canada natural park, while the beautiful Podyjí area opens towards Moravia.

Regular cultural events in Dačice:
Music and theater festival, choir festivals, carving and blacksmith workshops, historical and town festivals, farmers' markets, traditional fairs, exhibitions, lectures, etc.

Trip tips:
The Renaissance towns of Telč and Slavonice, medieval castles of Landštejn and Roštejn, Vydří Church and Montserrat places of pilgrimage, Bohuslavice farmyard, Český Rudolec castle and brewery, Jewish cemeteries.