In Šardice, winegrowing and village history meet striking architecture. You can explore the legacy of Abbot Johann Gregor Mendel, visit wine cellars and historic buildings, or discover the surrounding area along one of the routes that pass through the village. Which of these themes you focus on will shape the character of your stay.
Church, Augustinian Residence and Village History
The Church of St Michael the Archangel is early Baroque and stands on older Gothic foundations. It was remodelled into its present form in the 18th century. Its imposing square tower, which has seven storeys, rises from the west façade. The building thus reveals both its older structural foundations and its later transformation.
The Augustinian Residence was built between 1740 and 1742 on the site of an older granary. Abbot Johann Gregor Mendel, described as the founder of genetics, stayed there during the summer months. Today, the residence houses a permanent exhibition of measuring instruments and scales, a farmhouse room and a folk costume exhibition. It also has a ceremonial hall, concert and lecture halls, exhibition rooms and an information centre. If you would like to visit the rooms, check the current access arrangements in advance.
Another piece of local history is preserved at Chalúpka č. 97: originally a farmstead, the building is the oldest documented building in Šardice. Since 1 June 2019, it has been open as a museum of village life a hundred years ago. Visits are possible year-round by telephone appointment with the owner on 603 878 007. Arranging a visit in advance allows you to plan it rather than relying on being able to enter spontaneously.
On the edge of the village stands the Chapel of St John of Nepomuk, built and consecrated in 2015, beside the Šardice–Hovorany cycling route. Its statue has a history of its own: it originally stood in the chapel of the former summer residence of the Augustinians of Brno, built between 1740 and 1742. The history of the artwork thus leads back to the same period in which the Augustinian Residence in Šardice was built.
Winegrowing, Views and Routes Through the Countryside
Šardice is part of the Slovácko wine region. The Moravian-Slovak Wine Route passes through Čejč, Hovorany, Karlín and Šardice. Along the way, visitors can learn more about individual grape varieties. For wine enthusiasts, the route therefore offers not only connections between villages but also a themed introduction to the varieties.
Loyderův sklep is a surviving example of the local winegrowing heritage: a wine cellar building with a press house dating from 1745. The building houses an exhibition on winegrowing and mining. A visit can be arranged by telephone on 518 624 525 or 734 203 090, or in person at the municipal office in Šardice. Before visiting, check whether the exhibition is currently open and how visits are organised.
The Mutěnická cycling route passes through Šardice. It is 65 kilometres long; short climbs with a maximum elevation gain of 100 metres give way to wide-open views. Check the signposting locally if you plan to use the route. The Soudek viewpoint is on the Mutěnická Wine Route. It was built in 2017 in the Požární čtvrtě vineyard area as a place for passive recreation. Several of the most beautiful photo spots in Moravian Tuscany are also located within the cadastral area of Šardice.
Two other excursion routes connect Šardice with the region: the “From Podluží to Hanácké Slovácko” route passes through the village, and Šardice is also a starting point for an excursion into the Moravian Tuscany countryside. If you plan to take this excursion on foot, check the route details in advance. This allows you to plan around the different routes and landscape themes separately, rather than treating them as a single route offering.
Practical Information for Your Visit
The Šardice Information Centre provides tourist information about the municipality and its surroundings, details of bus and train connections, excursion tips, and maps and guidebooks. Check opening hours and the availability of services before your visit. You can use the centre to find out about transport and excursions as well as to get maps; the attractions themselves offer a variety of themes, from architecture and village history to winegrowing and the countryside.
Discover more destinations: Bukovany, Žeravice, Dubňany, Lipov, Nový Poddvorov, Svatobořice-Mistřín, Archlebov, Žádovice.
Go to the overview of the wider area: Hodonín District.
