About 1 hour and 15 from Prague. You drive through beautiful forests before you arrive to this medieval castle on the top of a ridge. One of the oldest castles started by Wenceslas I. Beautifully preserved with dungeons, towers and beautiful rooms. The antique sleds...More

There is not a good vantage point to take a picture of the castle from a distance as there are too many trees in the way. By the time you are cleared of the vegetation, you are quite close to the castle already. No matter,...More

There are different tickets but we went for the cheaper option (unguided as the tours are in Czech), there is much of the castle and grounds that you can wonder around for free though. The views from the tops of the towers are stunning. Next...More

Much recommended place to visit! One of the most peaceful places we have visited, calm in all senses. Though lots of people and local traffic, you wouldn't see that because of the places charm. Take a walk inside the yard, sip some coffee with sweets...More

Great castle with a central courtyard which at Easter had a market full of stalls selling both food and gifts, The castle had many tours of the interior and the upper courtyard,

A truly amazing masterpiece with scenery to match. Was a little cold as all outdoors in winter so take warm clothes and perhaps a hot chocolate. Castle was mostly opened to explore and wonder around. A true wonder to behold.

Nice place from outside, as a big minus: there is no possibility to have the tour in English, you will just receive a printed version of the tour in Eng that will cost you extra 30Kc

I like this type of castles as a real fortress not just palace. So you may catch the feeling of fortress defender staying on the top of the walls. And also good picure views from there.

One of the most impressive castles in Czech Republic and all central europe, it was build at the peak of the medieval castle building era right before invention of firearms

Tour of the castle from 12th century, takes 80 min and the guide will show you gothic and 19th century part of the castle. The castle is open only until 3 PM in winter and if you get there in winter please layer up as...More