About this place
Na Podluží is a 30-metre steel lookout tower standing just south of the village of Nový Poddvorov in the Hodonín district of South Moravia, close to the Slovak border.
What does the tower look like?
A spiral metal staircase of roughly 150 to 160 steps leads up to a circular viewing platform set at a height of 28 metres. The tower's silhouette deliberately echoes an oil drilling rig – a nod to the history of the Podluží region, once the most productive oil field in Moravia.
How and when was it built?
The lookout was built as part of the cross-border "Podluží-Cerová Lookout Towers" project, a joint initiative between Czech and Slovak municipalities. Construction started in the second half of 2009 and the tower opened to visitors on 16 April 2010. The project cost almost 6 million Czech crowns, 90% of which came from European Union grants.
What can you see from the top?
The platform offers one of the widest panoramas in the area, taking in the Pálava hills, the Lednice-Valtice estate (a UNESCO World Heritage site), the Little Carpathians on the Slovak side, both the Czech and Slovak parts of the White Carpathians, and the Chřiby range. Few viewpoints in the region let you take in so many distinct landscapes in a single sweep.
When should you visit and how do you get there?
The tower is open year-round, free of charge, with no fixed opening hours, so a visit can be scheduled around any itinerary. Clear days, especially in spring and autumn, give the best visibility since the air tends to be less hazy than in summer. The starting point is Nový Poddvorov itself, a village founded in August 1783 by farming colonists and still a small agricultural community in the Moravian Slovácko area today. A marked path leads south from the village to the tower, accessible on foot or by bike, making it an easy addition to a day trip through the Podluží region.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is the Na Podluží tower? It stands 30 metres high, with the viewing platform reached after about 150–160 steps at a height of 28 metres.
Is there an entrance fee? No, the tower is freely accessible year-round at no cost.
Why does the tower look like an oil rig? Its shape intentionally references the region's past as Moravia's most important oil-producing area.
What views does the platform offer? Visitors can see the Pálava hills, the Lednice-Valtice estate, the Little Carpathians, both sides of the White Carpathians, and the Chřiby range.
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