White Tower
Bílá věž
Discover the White Tower in Hradec Králové, a 72m high Renaissance landmark housing the historic Augustin bell, original clockwork, and offering panoramic city and mountain views.

📜 A 72m high Renaissance landmark in Hradec Králové, built from bright white Hořice sandstone.
🔍 Home to the historic 500-year-old Augustin bell, original clockwork by Josef Božek, and panoramic city views.

Why Go

🏙️ Enjoy unique panoramic views of Hradec Králové and distant mountains
🔔 See the historic 500-year-old Augustin bell, Czechia's 3rd largest
⚙️ Discover original clockwork by Josef Božek and a unique glass model
🚶‍♀️ Climb 226 steps for an active experience
✨ Explore various themed exhibitions and guided tours
🌙 Experience special night tours, sunrise events, or bell ringing

Why Avoid

🚫 No elevator, so the tower is not barrier-free
🐾 No animals, food, drink, or weapons allowed inside
👶 Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult (18+)
⚠️ Strollers, bikes, and scooters cannot be stored at the ticket office

💰 Cost

Adults: 90 CZK
Children aged to 6: 1 CZK
Children aged 6 to 15: 70 CZK
Students aged 15 to 26: 70 CZK
Seniors 65+: 70 CZK
Disabled: 60 CZK
Disabled accompaniment: 1 CZK
Family ticket (max. 2 adults and max. 3 kids under 15): 200 CZK

💸 Group Discounts (minimum 15 persons)

👥 Group of minimum 15 persons: 10 CZK off/person
👩‍🏫 1 teacher per each 15 children or students: free
🗣️ 1 licensed tourist guide with a group of 15 or more: free

⏰ Hours

Open daily, including weekends and holidays, except Christmas Eve.
Monday-Sunday: 9 AM - 6 PM (last entry 60 minutes before closing).
Approximate visit duration: 1 hour.

✨ Special Events 2025

🌙 Night Tours: Usually held every first Saturday of each calendar month (18:00-22:00 or 20:00-24:00).
🌅 Sunrise on the White Tower: Admission 200 CZK, limited to 30 participants.
🔔 Ringing the Augustin Bell: Admission 200 CZK.

ℹ️ Visitor Information

Limited to 30 visitors at a time for safety reasons.
Photography is permitted.
Binoculars are available on the gallery for 10 and 20 CZK coins.

📞 Bookings

Organized groups over 15 persons must book in advance via phone or email.
Guided tours for groups of 10+ (White Tower, historical center, St. Nicholas Church) can be arranged.

Managed By

🏛️ Operated by Bílá věž