Almond Orchard Lookout Tower
Mandloňové sady a rozhledna
Parking available
A 17.4m tall observation tower in the almond orchards of Hustopeče, offering panoramic views over Central Europe's largest almond orchards and accessible via educational trails.

A 17.4m tall observation tower in Hustopeče, featuring a 12.6m high viewing platform and opened in 2012. It offers panoramic views over Central Europe's largest almond orchards.

Why Go

👀 Enjoy panoramic views of Pálava, Nové Mlýny, Malé Karpaty, and Brno.
🌸 Witness the stunning pink spectacle of blooming almond trees in March-April.
🚶‍♀️ Explore unique educational trails (5 or 9 km) with an audio guide.
🌳 Discover the unique Almond Arboretum, a gene pool of diverse almond varieties.
🌰 Taste a wide range of almond-based products from the Mandlárna business.

Why Avoid

🚫 Motor vehicle access to orchards is prohibited.
⚠️ Some paths are unpaved, not suitable for all strollers/bikes.

Tips

📅 Best time to visit is March/April for almond blossoms.
🌰 Do not pick almonds from trees, only collect fallen ones.

Cost

💰 Free entry to the tower and orchards.

Hours

🕒 Open year-round, freely accessible 24/7.

🅿️ Parking

Available at Šafaříkova street (larger capacity, for cars, caravans, buses) or Havlíčkova street (limited capacity).

🚻 Toilets

A primitive toilet is available in the orchards.