Bítov Castle
Hrad Bítov
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Bítov Castle is a significant historical fortress located before the confluence of the Želetavka and Thaya rivers, likely the oldest castle in the Moravian-Austrian Thaya region, with a history dating back to a 10th-century Slavic settlement.

📜 Oldest castle in the Moravian-Austrian Thaya region, dating back to a 10th-century Slavic settlement.
🏰 Guards the confluence of the Želetavka and Thaya rivers, evolving through noble families.

Why Go

✨ Explore history from 10th-century Slavic settlement
🐾 Visit one of the first private zoos in Czech Republic, known for 49 stuffed dogs
👑 Discover Neo-Gothic appearance shaped by noble families
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy various tours and historical event commemorations

Why Avoid

❓ Foreign language tours not available, only text translations
⚠️ Rocky terrain and free-roaming animals require child supervision

Cost

💰 Adults 240 Kč for Palace tour, other tours/discounts available, children under 5 free.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 9:00-16:00/18:00 depending on season, closed Mondays.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Paid lot 600m above castle (cash only). No parking directly in front without permit.

🐕 Pets

🐕 Dogs allowed in I & II courtyards (leash/muzzle). Prohibited from Palace tour and garden with free-roaming animals.

🚴‍♀️ Cyclists

🚴‍♀️ Bike racks for ~35 bikes at restaurant. Garage storage for expensive bikes possible by prior arrangement.

👶 Child facilities

👶 No children's corner. Changing table in women's toilets. Children must be supervised.

☕ Refreshments

☕ Castle restaurant (full menu Jul/Aug, cafe/patisserie Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct). Lichtenburk Lords' Wine Cellar (Jul/Aug).

🏛️ Tours

🏛️ Four main tours: Palace (60 min, max 25), Grounds (self-guided, 90 min), Armoury (30 min, max 20), Dungeon/Torture Chamber/Prison (30 min, max 15).