The Almond Orchard Lookout Tower in Hustopeče is a striking 17.4-meter wooden and steel observation tower, featuring a 12.6m high viewing platform and opened in 2012. It offers panoramic views over Central Europe's largest almond orchards from Starý vrch hill.
👀 Enjoy panoramic views from the tower, including 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) through Central Europe's largest almond orchards, with an audio guide available since 2022. 🌳 Discover the unique Almond Arboretum, a gene pool of diverse almond varieties, established on March 27, 2021. 📸 Capture memorable photos with a wooden photo frame and quirky outdoor art. 🎉 Look out for special events like "Almond Day". 🌰 Adjacent to the orchards, the Mandlárna business offers a wide range of almond-based products including beverages, delicacies like coffee, tea, chocolate, honey, jams, and even almond cosmetics. Group tastings are also available.
🚫 Motor vehicle access to orchards is prohibited. ⚠️ Some paths are unpaved, not suitable for all strollers/bikes.
📅 Best time to visit is March/April for almond blossoms. 🌰 Do not pick almonds from trees, only collect fallen ones.
💰 Free entry to the tower and orchards.
🕒 Open year-round, freely accessible 24/7.
🅿️ Parking is available at Šafaříkova street (larger capacity, suitable for cars, caravans, buses) or Havlíčkova street (limited capacity).
A primitive toilet is available in the orchards.
🏛️ The site is managed by the Municipality of Hustopeče.