Český Šternberk Castle
Hrad Český Šternberk
Fee required
Cafe
Parking available
Explore one of Bohemia's oldest and best-preserved castles, still owned by its founding family, featuring Gothic and Baroque architecture and historical collections, including a unique collection of graphic sheets from the Thirty Years' War.

📜 Founded in 1241, one of Bohemia's oldest and best-preserved castles. ✨ Still owned by the Sternberg family, featuring Gothic and Baroque architecture.

Why Go

🏰 Discover 15 richly furnished rooms, including the Knight's Hall.
📜 See Europe's largest collection of 545 graphic sheets from the Thirty Years' War.
🛡️ Explore the 'Hladomorna' bastion, a well-preserved late-Gothic fortification and viewpoint.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for children and all weather conditions.

Why Avoid

⏳ Guided tours might have fixed schedules, limiting independent exploration.
🚶‍♀️ Extensive walking on tours might be challenging for some visitors.
🚫 Closed December 22-26.

Cost

💰 Adults from 250 Kč, Advent/Christmas tours 300 Kč, discounts available.

Hours

🕒 Open daily in summer, hours vary by season; limited weekend access in winter. Closed December 22-26.

🅿️ Parking

Paid parking in valley (50 Kč/day for cars), 5-minute walk. Additional parking in village by river.

☕️ Cafe

Cafe on castle courtyard offers coffee, desserts, soup, light lunch during opening hours.