Ruins of Jenštejn Castle
Zřícenina hradu Jenštejn
Fee required
Explore the recently renovated Gothic water castle ruin near Prague, featuring a 22-meter-high tower and new exhibitions including one on Jan Mikolášek.

📜 Historic Gothic water castle ruin, over 600 years old, founded in the 14th century.
🔍 Features a massive 22-meter cylindrical tower with a chapel and new exhibitions, including one dedicated to the significant Jenštejn healer Jan Mikolášek.

Why Go

🏰 Explore 14th-century Gothic architecture and historical significance
⬆️ Climb the 22-meter tower for far-reaching views over the Polabí countryside
🖼️ Discover permanent exhibitions on castle history, local archaeology, and the new Jan Mikolášek exhibit
✨ Enjoy a family-friendly historical outing with various seasonal events throughout the year

Why Avoid

⚠️ Entry is charged
🚧 Be aware of uneven terrain and lowered passages inside the castle
🚫 Do not walk on ramparts or masonry at the top of the tower's viewing area
☔ Tower may close due to adverse weather like strong winds or rain
🐾 Dogs are allowed only in the castle courtyard, not inside the buildings

Hours

⏰ Open seasonally from April to October.
🗓️ Standard hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 – 17:00 (April-June, September-October).
🗓️ Summer hours: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 10:00 – 17:00 (July-August).
➡️ Last entry is at 16:30.
📞 Extraordinary private tours can be arranged at least 24 hours in advance.

Cost

💰 Adult entry: 60 CZK
📉 Senior, student, child (6–15 years), ZTP, ZTP+P: 40 CZK
🆓 Children under 6 years: Free
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family ticket (1–2 adults with max. 4 children): 95 CZK
🏫 School groups (per student): 20 CZK
👶 Kindergarten groups (per child): 10 CZK
🎉 Special events: 50 CZK
💸 Minimum for extraordinary private tour: 500 CZK
💵 Payment is possible only in cash.

Getting There

📍 Located approximately 15 km northeast of Prague.
🛣️ Accessible via the Prague–Brandýs nad Labem road.
👀 Castle tower is visible between Vinoř and Podolánka.

Managed By

🏛️ Owned and managed by the municipality of Jenštejn since 2025.