Zernoseky, Czechoslovakia

Zernosekyis a village and municipality (obec) in Litoměřice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It Žernoseky lies on the right bank of the Elbe river approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi) west of Litoměřice, 14 km (9 mi) south of Ústí nad Labem, and 57 km (35 mi) north-west of Prague.

Zernoseky has been a wine growing area since the middle of the 11th century. The south-facing slopes near the River Labe in the České Středohoří hills, good soils and a favourable microclimate have produced a unique combination of conditions suitable for growing white wine varieties.

Things to See & Do

* Grape & Chateau cellars
* Church of St. Nicholas
* Museum
* Hradecka Chapel
* Vineyard Cottages – Marian hillside

General Information

Cruise Season – March - Dec
Currency – Czech koruna (CZK)
Language – Czech
Population – 490 approx
Land Area – 2.96 km²
Electricity – 2 vertical square pins and one perpendicular below British style
Time – GMT plus one hour
International Country Telephone Code - +420

Port Location – The port at Zernoseky is located on the River Elbe.

Travel Links – The nearest airport is in Prague (92 km) or Dresden, Germany (75 km).