Trenčín Castle
Trenčiansky hrad
Fee required
Trenčín Castle is a majestic and highly visited historical monument in Slovakia, open year-round, offering various guided and self-guided tours through its numerous historical objects, palaces, and towers, providing unique panoramic views and a range of activities for all ages, including special programs for children and schools.

📜 Majestic Slovak cultural monument, dominating the Middle Váh river region for over 800 years.
✨ Explore its rich history and unique panoramic views, named among most romantic places in Central Europe by CNN.

Why Go

🏰 Discover 18 historical objects, including Matúšova Tower and a unique four-leaf rotunda
🚶‍♀️ Choose from self-guided (90+ min) or guided (60-90 min) tours
💖 Hear the romantic story of Fatima and Omar at the Well of Love
🦅 Experience exciting falconers' shows and medieval activities in summer

Why Avoid

⚠️ Wheelchair access limited to lower courtyard from city entrance
👶 Strollers not possible via Brezina forest park entrance due to stairs
🚧 Well of Love currently inaccessible due to reconstruction

Tips

⏰ Arrive 15-20 min early for guided tours, walk to upper castle takes time
💳 Brezina forest park entrance only accepts card payments
📱 Download multilingual audio guide app for self-guided tours

Cost

💰 Adults from 9,00 € for Small Circuit, 12,00 € for Large Circuit.

Hours

🕒 Open daily year-round, hours vary by season; closed Dec 24, 25, and Jan 1.

🅿️ Parking

Paid parking on Palackého street or free parking at Municipal Indoor Swimming Pool.

🐾 Pets

Allowed in exteriors only, on a leash and with a muzzle.

♿ Wheelchair Access

Limited to lower courtyard from city entrance.

👶 Strollers

Not possible via Brezina forest park entrance due to stairs; use city entrance.