Chlum Castle Ruins
Zřícenina hradu Chlum
Parking available
Explore the historic Chlum Castle Ruins, the ancestral seat of the powerful Slavata family, founded after 1276 and featuring remnants of a palace and vaulted cellars.

🏰 Discover the remnants of Chlum Castle, a medieval stronghold with a rich history.
📜 Explore the ancestral seat of the powerful Slavata family, founded in the late 13th century.

Why Go

✨ See impressive remnants of the palace, a bastion, and three vaulted underground rooms carved into rock.
🛡️ Learn about its strategic importance, fortified in the 15th century with progressive earthen bastions.
🆓 Access is free and the site is a protected cultural monument.
💰 Uncover local legends of a hidden treasure within its extensive cellars.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some parts of the ruin can be dangerous due to unsecured cellar entries; caution is advised.
🚧 The ruins are partially overgrown and integrated into village development, making them difficult to find.
🗑️ Visitors have noted the presence of rubbish in some areas.

Getting There

🚶️ Located on the eastern edge of Chlum village near Zbýšov, in the Kutná Hora region.
🗺️ The castle is visible only from close proximity; from the village square, head east (right from the road to Zbýšov) past the last houses.

🅿️ Parking

Parking is available in the village, but you may need to search for a spot.