Cradle of Moravian Wallachia
This is where you'll find folk traditions, timbered architecture,
the Trúba Tower, and the famous Štramberk Ears.
Moravia • Day 3
Itinerary for Tue., Apr 29 7:00 Breakfast in hotel 8:00 Leave for the countryside Rest stop 1:15 Lunch on our own in Stramberk 3:30 Leave for Poland Rest stop 7:45 Orientation walk in Krakow and Polish dinner together Hotel Wielopole Our step count: 8,160
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Štramberk
Stamped in Our Hearts
Apr 29—Herbal shots, gingerbread ears & tower cheers—🗼
This morning we met our driver, Gaspar, and rolled eastward into heart of
Moravia. Our destination was the backdoor village of Štramberk, perched in the
Beskydy Mountains. Upon arrival, Katka—our instigator if delicious chaos—
welcomed us with a taste of a traditional herbal liqueur, a recipe dating back to
1807. After a shot (or two), we had far too much fun trying to remember each other’s names.
With spirits lifted, we set out to explore the town. Our first mission: climb the steep hill to the remains of a castle. The reward? Sweeping views of the countryside, warm dessert of Štramberk ears (the town’s famous gingerbread treat), delicious lunch of Nakládaný Hermelín (a marinated local cheese we’re still dreaming about), and—of course—more beer. Yes, we ate dessert first-we blame Katka for starting us off a little tipsy!
Štramberk’s narrow, winding streets are lined with storybook timbered houses, all watched over by the iconic Trúba Tower. During our visit, the tower roof was under renovation — so no tower views for us today.
A perfect mini Czech escape-
Herb‑ly tipsy—Mark and Becky 🥃
Photo Mailbag
Our Day Delivered in Pixels
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A perfect "through the back door" village.
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Štramberk Ears—
ears you can eat
& theyr'e amazing!
A Tasty Tribute with a Chilling Backstory
These sweet, gingery pastries
date back to the 13th century,
when locals in Štramberk (Czech Republic)
fended off Mongol invaders.
According to legend,
the townspeople discovered sacks
filled with the severed ears of Christian captives,
meant as a gruesome message.
To honor the victory and the victims,
Štramberk bakers began crafting ear-shaped gingerbread —
a spicy-sweet reminder of a dark past,
now turned into a beloved local delicacy.
Try one warm while gazing up at the medieval Trúba Tower —
it’s a bite-sized history lesson.
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