Centrum Šelmberk
Educational and cultural center at Šelmberk Castle ruins, featuring a historic tower converted into a lookout. It offers programs focused on history, crafts, and education for all ages, including craft workshops and a herb garden.

📜 Educational and cultural center at Šelmberk Castle ruins, featuring a historic tower converted into a lookout.
🔍 Offers programs focused on history, crafts, and education for all ages.
🏰 The main tower serves as a 26m high observation deck.

Why Go

🏰 Ascend the historic tower for panoramic views.
🎨 Participate in craft workshops (pottery, weaving, carpentry, saddlery).
🌿 Discover a herb garden and learn about castle history.
🚴‍♀️ Located on a cycling route.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Tower has steep stairs, challenging for some.
🌧️ Unpaved outdoor paths with elevation changes, not recommended in rain.
♿ Not wheelchair accessible.
🚶‍♀️ Public transport requires a walk.

Cost

💰 Adults 50 CZK, Children 20 CZK for area including castle tower.

Hours

🕒 April to October: Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays 10:00 - 17:00. Castle ruins freely accessible year-round.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ Free grassy parking for approximately 30 cars directly at the center, accessible via asphalt road.

Accessibility

♿ Most outdoor areas accessible, but unpaved paths with elevation changes; not recommended in rain. Tower has steep stairs. Not fully wheelchair accessible.

Souvenirs

🛍️ Tourist stamps, postcards, and small medieval-themed souvenirs available.