Boskovice Castle
hrad Boskovice
Fee required
Significant and extensive historical monument in private ownership, seat of the ancient Boskovice family since the 13th century, featuring a unique pedal well.

📜 Significant historical monument, seat of the ancient Boskovice family since the 13th century.
🔍 Features a unique 26m deep wooden pedal well, second in Czech lands after Karlštejn.

Why Go

🏰 Explore a large Gothic castle ruin with rich history
⚙️ See the rare pedal well with a 3.6m diameter wheel
🚶 Enjoy walking paths and a viewpoint around the castle hill

Why Avoid

♿ Limited accessibility for handicapped due to stone stairs
🚫 No bicycles allowed inside the castle grounds
🌧️ May close temporarily in adverse weather (heavy rain, storm, wind, fog)

Tips

🅿️ Park in the city (Hradní street), 600m walk to the castle
🐕 Pets allowed on leash in the grounds, not in interiors
📞 Group visits require prior arrangement

Cost

💰 Adults 140 Kč, reduced 100 Kč (18-24, seniors, ZTP), children 70 Kč (6-17), under 6 free.

Hours

🕒 Open April to October, closed Mondays (except public holidays). Hours vary by month.

🅿️ Parking

Parking on a meadow in front of the castle is prohibited. Use city parking, e.g., Hradní street, approx. 600m walk.

♿ Accessibility

Limited access to the outer courtyard. Access to the main castle core is not possible without assistance due to stone stairs.

🐾 Pets

Allowed on leash in the grounds, not in interiors. Owners are fully responsible for waste and any damages.