📜 A historic castle, once a Gothic fortress, now a romantic landmark.
🔍 Famous as the last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este, whose assassination sparked WWI.
🏰 Explore lavish interiors, including Franz Ferdinand's private rooms
🛡️ Discover unique collections of arms and hunting trophies
🖼️ Visit the unique St. George Museum in the former Baroque orangery
🎯 Experience the curious Game Room with its historic shooting range
🌿 Wander through extensive greenhouses with rare plants, including the "Maršálka" yellow rose
🌳 Stroll through the vast 340-hectare park with three educational nature trails
🎬 See a filming location for beloved Czech fairy tales and movies
🚶♀️ Follow the "Hunting Route" to uncover secret staircases and powder rooms
🎨 Admire the returned Renaissance shield, once stolen by Nazis
🚶♀️ Choose from four main guided tour circuits: the southern wing, the northern wing, the private apartment of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este, and the hunting route
👨👩👧👦 Special children's tours with adapted commentary are available upon request
🎧 Audioguides in English, Russian, and German are available for circuits 1, 2, and 3
🐻 The famous bear enclosure is no longer present, as the bear was relocated in 2024
⚠️ Circuit 2 involves narrow staircases across 1st-3rd floors and is not suitable for wheelchair users.
⚠️ Circuit 3 requires ascent to the 3rd floor.
⚠️ Circuit 4 (hunting route) is physically demanding with many staircases.
Adults (25-64 years) for main circuits (Southern/Northern Wing, Hunting Route): 280 Kč.
Adults for Private Apartment: 420 Kč.
Adults for St. George Museum, Shooting Range, Rose Garden with greenhouses: 80-100 Kč.
Children under 5 years are free. Discounts available for seniors, youth (18-24), and ZTP/P cardholders.
Castle:
💻 Tickets can be purchased online, directly at the castle, or reserved via phone or email.
📞 Prior reservation is required for the private apartment and hunting route tours for individuals and groups.
🅿️ Two paid parking lots available: a large central lot (approx. 600m from the castle) and a smaller one under the pond dam (approx. 300m away).
Additional parking is available in Benešov town (near the train station or barracks).
🚗 By car: Accessible via E55, road I/3 near Benešov (follow signs).
🚆 By train: Disembark at Benešov u Prahy station (on the Prague Main Station - České Budějovice line).
🚌 By bus: From Prague, Roztyly.
🚶♀️ From Benešov: Approx. 2km via a tourist route, or accessible by a seasonal tourist train or taxi.
♿ Wheelchair access available for the first tour circuit (Southern Wing Salons) using a stair climber (max 3 wheelchairs per tour due to battery recharge).
🚻 Accessible restrooms are located in the hall before the ticket office.
🌹 The Rose Garden, shooting range, and St. George Museum are also accessible.
⚠️ Circuits 2, 3, and 4 are not suitable for wheelchair users due to narrow staircases and physical demands.
🍽️ Refreshment options include the Castle Restaurant, D'Este Cafe, Bistro, Chocolaterie, and the Rose Cafe in the Rose Garden.
⚠️ Opening hours for these establishments may differ from the castle's opening hours.
🚫 Animals are prohibited in exhibitions, courtyards, terraces, and the Rose Garden for collection preservation, with the exception of assistance dogs.
🚲 Cyclists can use a bike stand in the lockable staff courtyard.
🔒 Bringing a personal lock is recommended as the castle administration is not responsible for damage or loss of property.
🚫 Photography and filming are generally prohibited in interiors, except in specified rooms without flash, tripods, or selfie sticks. Commercial use requires written permission.
Operated by the National Heritage Institute, Konopiště Castle Administration.