📜 Discover Helfštýn Castle, a monumental cultural monument and one of Europe's largest castle complexes.
🔍 Explore its extensive fortifications, four accessible courtyards, five gates, bastions, and towers.
⚔️ Attend diverse cultural programs like historical fencing, theater, music, and dance
🎨 Immerse yourself in the permanent exhibition of artistic blacksmithing in the palace's basement
⛏️ Uncover archaeological artifacts and intricate stone-sculptural elements
💰 Step back in time at the historical mint, featuring the 14th-century Prague groschen
🏞️ Ascend to the palace's glass-roofed observation deck for panoramic views of the Moravian Gate valley
🐾 Enjoy dog-friendly visits (except palace interior)
🚲 Utilize free bike boxes for storage and charging
🎧 Audio recordings available for visually impaired visitors
🚧 Be aware of road repairs from September 2025, causing traffic restrictions
🚫 Access to the upper castle parts and exhibition hall might be limited 30 minutes before closing
⚠️ Guided tours are not available during full-day cultural events
⛔ Dogs are not allowed inside the palace torso
🎟️ Standard admission (April-October): Adults 150 CZK, Students/Seniors 80 CZK, Family (2+3) 300 CZK
💸 Off-season admission (March, November): Adults 80 CZK, Students/Seniors 40 CZK, Family (2+3) 150 CZK
🆓 Free entry for children under 6, ZTP cardholders, accompanying teachers, and Ukrainian citizens
💰 Special event pricing may apply; check the cultural calendar
🍽️ Entry fee required even for just visiting the restaurant on the 2nd courtyard
➕ Surcharges for special tours or access to specific areas (e.g., Wide Rampart)
🗓️ March, November: Weekends 9 AM - 4 PM
🗓️ April, October: Daily (except Mondays) 9 AM - 5 PM
🗓️ May - August: Daily (except Mondays) 9 AM - 6 PM
⏰ Open on public holidays from March to November
⛔ Closed on Mondays and the day after public holidays
⏳ Last entry to the castle 30 minutes before closing
⏳ Last entry to the palace 1 hour before closing
🍽️ Midday break (May-August): 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
🚶♀️ Guided tours available April-October, hourly from 2nd courtyard (min. 5 people), last tour 1.5 hours before closing
🎉 Special opening for New Year's Climb (Jan 3, 2026): 8 AM - 3 PM
🅿️ On-site parking available with self-service system
🚗 Car/Motorcycle: 100 CZK for 24 hours
🚐 Transit/Caravan: 200 CZK for 24 hours
🚌 Bus/Truck: 400 CZK for 24 hours
🔌 Stellplatz for caravans with electro posts (20 CZK/1 kWh)
🚲 Free bike boxes for storage and charging
🚫 ZTP/ZTPP cardholders are not exempt from parking fees
📍 Located just 4 km from Lipník nad Bečvou
🚧 Be aware of road repairs on Novosady street from September 22, 2025; follow marked detours
👰 Weddings available on-site
🐕 Dog-friendly visits allowed on a leash (free entry for dogs), except inside the palace torso
🏛️ Managed by the Comenius Museum in Přerov (Muzeum Komenského v Přerově, p. o.)
🏰 Operated by Hrad Helfštýn