Boskovice Castle
Boskovický hrad
Fee required
Significant historical monument, private property of the Mensdorff-Pouilly family, seat of the ancient Boskovice family since the 13th century, featuring a unique 26m deep wooden 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 due to stone stairs
🚫 No bicycles allowed inside castle grounds
🌧️ May close temporarily in adverse weather

Tips

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

Cost

💰 Adults 140 Kč, reduced 100 Kč, children 70 Kč, under 6 free.

Hours

🕒 Open April to October, closed Mondays (except public holidays).

🅿️ Parking

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

♿ Accessibility

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

🐾 Pets

Allowed on leash in grounds, not in interiors. Owners responsible for waste and damages.