Kunětická Hora Castle
Hrad Kunětická Hora
Fee required
Parking available
Heavily fortified castle from the late 15th century, built on a volcanic hill, dominant feature over the Pardubice plain in East Bohemia, offering scenic views.

📜 Heavily fortified castle from the late 15th century, built on a volcanic hill, dominant feature over the Elbe river in East Bohemia.
🔍 Offers unique natural location and scenic views from ramparts.

Why Go

🏰 Explore historic castle palace and tower
🖼️ Discover Dušan Jurkovič's architectural exhibition
🐉 Meet the castle dragon, hear sound installations
🚶 Enjoy pleasant walks in the external area with deer and sheep

Why Avoid

♿ Not barrier-free, many stairs, lift platforms out of order
🚫 Cycling banned, must lead bike, cycling shoes banned on tours
🐾 Pets restricted on tours, banned in chapel

Tips

🅿️ Parking 700m from entrance, fees apply.
👶 Microwave for baby food available, baby car storage.
👟 Wear appropriate shoes, cycling shoes banned on tours.

Cost

💰 Adults 180 Kč for main tour, discounts available.

Hours

🕒 Daily except Mondays (unless public holiday), hours vary by season, closed November-March.

🅿️ Parking

Under the castle, ~700m from entrance. Car 60 Kč, motorbike 40 Kč, bus 100 Kč. Camping in caravans not allowed.

🚽 Toilets

Public toilets on south side of courtyard, recently renovated. Barrier-free toilets available in Jurkovič tour, but lift is out of order.

☕ Refreshments

Kiosk on courtyard (seasonal) with local products. Restaurant 'Pod Kunětickou horou' 900m under castle.