📜 Gothic masterpiece founded in 1348 by Charles IV to safeguard royal treasures.
👑 Recently reconstructed, offering diverse tours and a modern visitor center.
🏰 Explore grand halls, chapels, and the Great Tower
🖼️ Marvel at 129 panel paintings by Master Theodoric
👑 See a replica of the St. Wenceslas Crown
✨ Discover unique castle well and largest portrait gallery of Czech rulers
📚 Visit the modern visitor center with exhibitions on castle history and wine growing
⚠️ Many high stairs; limited wheelchair accessibility in interiors
🚫 Dogs allowed only in courtyards, not inside tours
👟 Cyclists with SPD shoes need spare footwear for tours
📞 Prior arrangement requested for smooth wheelchair visits
💻 Online booking recommended for exclusive tours
🔑 Accessible toilet key from cashier/staff
💰 Adults from 300 Kč, exclusive tours up to 3500 Kč, discounts available.
🕒 Daily, hours vary by season and tour circuit; closed December 22-25.
🅿️ Central parking 2 km (30-minute walk) from castle
♿ Designated disabled parking ~300m from main gate (ID required)
🚫 Parking directly at first gate or courtyard prohibited
♿ Main courtyard accessible without assistance
⚠️ Interiors require assistance due to many stairs (Tour I: 192, Tour II: 459)
🚫 No elevator available
🚻 Accessible toilet in Purkrabství building (key from staff)
🐾 Dogs allowed on grounds/courtyard (leash, muzzle)
🚫 Pets not allowed on tour routes
🚴♀️ Bicycle stands available near second gate/Main Courtyard
👟 Cyclists with SPD shoes need alternative footwear for tours
☕ Visitor center in Purkrabství offers drinks, sweets, ice cream
🍽️ Local restaurants available in village below castle