Modra - a traditional wine town with well-preserved architecture

Modra is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful wine and vineyard towns at the foot of the Small Carpathians.

You can see the beautiful carefully cultivated vineyards in panoramic views directly from the square.

It is also a city of ceramics and beautifully preserved traditional German houses, where everyone has their own cellar.

Traditional grape varieties

Modra and its surroundings have excellent conditions for the cultivation of Grüner Veltinel, Riesling, Pinot or Blau Fränkish. Modra ´s winemakers are very lucky, because Professor Malík, one of the greatest oenological capacities, bred for them yeasts for their wines, suitable according to the type of soil: sand, rock or clay, which only support and enhance the character of the wine from the Modra wine region.

What is worthy seeing in Modra?

Modra ceramic, Ľudovít Štúr

Majolica – You have might heard about Modra ´s ceramics or have them somewhere at home. In Modra, the production of ceramics has a tradition and you can visit the production in or even learn to make ceramics in the workshops they organize. Younger ceramicists also work in Modra, who create ceramics with respect for tradition, but in a modern design.

Museum of Ľudovíta Štúr - In the center of Modra is a dominant statue of our important national figure, politician, writer, Ľudovít Štúr, who is also buried in Modra. You can visit the Museum dedicated to him. It also includes the room in which Štúr lived.

Galery of Ignác Bizmayer - presents a representative selection from the works of Ignác Bizmayer. A significant part of the exhibited works is mainly his top figural work and ceramic sculpture based on folk art. It is located in the rotunda from the 17th century.

Cafes, Wine, Ice cream

Modra is a pleasant town to sit with a coffee, wine or ice cream, which you can find on every corner in the warm months. On the maind square you will find cafes with quality selected coffee, homemade cakes and especially local wines. Some winemakers from Modra even have their businesses in the centre. Modra has an unmistakable atmosphere thanks to its well-preserved architecture, Modra ceramics, the legacy of Ľudovít Štúr and local winemakers. From Modra you can also see wonderful views of the vineyards in Harmonia. If it happens, the shops are closed, you can still buy wine from the wine machine from local Modra ´s winemakers, paying by card.

Cafe Modur - The stylish cafe on the square has been providing quality coffee, cakes, ice cream in the summer season, but also wines from local winemakers for years.

Staré časy - a beautifully used old town house that serves as a cafe with homemade cakes and of course coffee and ice cream. The house also has a hall that is used for weddings. Traditional stone vaults in combination with modern furniture will welcome you.

Cycling routes

There are a total of 25 routes in Modra with a total length of 61 km. Take the cycle path below Modra, which leads through vineyards, meadows, the route is slightly uphill, just follow the yellow sign. The route is 8.7 km long.

A more demanding route follows the blue sign from Harmonia, from where it climbs slightly to the recreation area. It continues to the location of Ohnavy and from there to Pezinok.

The longest cycle route measures 25.12 km from Šenkvíce following the blue sign through Modra to Zochova chata, from there the forest road starts to Hubalová and ends in the village of Kuchyňa.

Wine tasting directly at winemaker

Wine tastes best directly at the winemaker, but it is more difficult to get to him. Wine tours are very popular in Slovakia, but more and more people also like tastings directly with the winemaker. The search and reservation portal www.zavinom.sk is also used for this, where you choose a wine region, for example Modra, how many of you there are, which date suits you and it will send you the relevant winemakers. You click on the number of people, pay and just show up to the winemaker on the given day and time and enjoy the tasting. It works very simply.

Rariga Modra: "Discover a hidden treasure in Small Carphatians."

Taste the Malocarpathian wines from the family winery Rariga, which wins awards at home and abroad. Discover this hidden treasure of the Lesser Carpathians.

The small family winery Rariga was founded in 2003 in Modra, but the roots of grape cultivation go back much earlier. Today, the three Rarig family with 2 employees are building a modern winery with traditional elements in Modra.

In the historic premises of the 400-year-old stone cellar, an experiential tasting of 10 wines from the Lesser Carpathian region awaits you. In the pleasant atmosphere of the historic cellar, you will learn many interesting facts about winemaking, vineyards, and wine production. There will also be an award-winning Riesling - a variety of many forms that is doing very well.

The winemaker himself or the winery's sommelier will accompany you throughout the tasting. In addition to wines, you can also enjoy a selection of gourmet cheeses, pâtés and fresh pastries.

After the tasting, you can buy all the wines directly in the cellar, or place an order with the wines delivered to your home. The price of the tasting is 23 euros/person. Book here.

Purus Selection - taste the best of

This tasting is designed so that you can taste the best from the Purus winery workshop in Modra.

Purus is the winery of a young couple, and gradually their children will also learn. The couple come from winemaking families and also have winemaking education and experience. They produce wines that respect the "terroir" of Modra, because they can use yeast that was bred for Modra by prof. Malik.

In their tasting, you will taste 7 wine samples in the production part of the winery, which is a great experience because you will see where the production itself takes place. Winemaker Rasťo Čistý will guide you through the tasting. 

A small snack is part of the tasting. The price is 15 euros/person. Book a tasting here.

Accomodation

Hotel Sebastián u Hoffera - is located in the very center of Modra, just a few meters from the square. The hotel also has a restaurant, a cafe, the premises are often used for family celebrations or weddings. The hotel is located in a Renaissance house from the 16th century. The accommodation is in a family atmosphere and tastefully furnished. There is also a wellness center in the complex. The price is around 60 euros/double room.

May house Modra - stylish rooms and apartments are located right on the square. The accommodation is part of the shop of the Ludvík winery. The environment is in the Tuscan style, you can sit in the alley and enjoy a quality wine. The rooms are in a modern style with respect to the 17th century, from which the house originates. Prices range from 70 euros higher per night.

Hotel pod Lipou is located in Harmonia, 3 km from Modra. Harmonia is a recreation area of ​​the Lesser Carpathians. Hotel pod Lipou is a boutique hotel with everything that belongs to a pleasant stay. The hotel has a large sports field, fitness room, outdoor pool, indoor pool with wellness, modernly furnished rooms, conference halls for companies, and of course its own restaurant and cafe.

Doprava

Buses - go from Bratislava Mlynské Niva directly to Modra. You can also get to Modra from Pezinok or Vinosadov.

Trains - to Pezinok railway station and transfer to a bus to Modra from the railway station or Pezinok square.