Slavkov u Brna Live Cam

Slavkov near Brno, abroad known as Austerlitz, is situated about 22 km from Brno in South Moravia in the Czech Republic. It was established on the cross-roads of the trade pathways from Brno to Bucovice, Hodonin and Vyskov. At the end of the 12th century the Order of German Knights built a fortified residence there which belonged among the richest order’s estates in the Czech kingdom. Concerning tourism, Slavkov near Brno has advantageous position as a natural centre of its region. It is bounded by the „Historical Zone of Slavkov’s Battlefield" on the west and by the „Landscape park Zdanicky Forest" on the east. History is well balanced with culture and nature there. What is Slavkov like today and what it has got to offer, you can see for yourself on this page. We look forward to your visit.

Slavkov near Brno - abroad known as Austerlitz - entered the world history thanks to the Napoleonic battle. Its chateau plays an important role in the history of art in Central Europe because it is well-preserved and has a valuable interior. Slavkov was established on the cross-roads of the trade pathways from Brno to Bucovice, Hodonin and Vyskov. It was owned by the king but at the end of the 12th century it was given to the Order of German Knights who built their fortified residence there. They administered the area, which belonged among the richest order’s estates, until its confiscation by Czech king Zigmund Luxembourg (in the 15th century). The settlement expanding around the castle was granted the town seal and its own emblem (the oldest preserved in the Czech Republic) by king Wenceslas IV.