📜 A unique 13th-century water castle, protected by moats and marshland, expanded and rebuilt through centuries by Czech noble families.
🔍 Explore its Gothic and Renaissance architecture, medieval artifacts, and curiosities.
🧪 Discover an authentic alchemist's workshop, where experiments for elixirs and gold were conducted
🏺 See unique exhibits including medieval weaponry, exotic trophies, and archaeological finds dating back 3000 years BC
🖼️ Explore the Janda Museum, housing nearly 4000 objects from explorations and donations, including a stuffed Nile crocodile
💡 Experience interactive city models and 3D historical scenes in the cellars, depicting events like the gunpowder explosion and Jan Zajíc's travels
✨ Admire the late Gothic and Renaissance interiors, along with medieval torture devices and their price list
♿ Not suitable for wheelchairs due to accessibility limitations
💰 Standard admission: 130 CZK
💸 Discounted admission: 50 CZK (children 6-18), 80 CZK (seniors 65+, ITIC/ISIC), 60 CZK (ZTP/P), 100 CZK (Senior pas/Euroregion pas)
👶 Small children: Free
🗓️ Guided tours: Available Tuesday to Sunday during visitor season (April-October)
🌳 Exterior courtyard: Open year-round, daily from 8:00 to 19:00 (April-October) and 8:00 to 17:00 (November-March)
🚫 Castle and museum interiors: Closed from November to March
🏛️ Operated by Hrad Budyně nad Ohří
📍 Located at Mírové náměstí 1, 411 18 Budyně nad Ohří, Czech Republic
🚶️ Approximately 800 meters walk from Budyně nad Ohří train station
Free parking available behind the castle or in the square in front.