The majority of Czech castles close their gates for the winter season, but we share with you a list of those that remain open. We ask you to check their respective websites to check opening times/days.

Karlštejn Castle

Majestic Karlštejn Castle near Prague was built by Emperor Charles IV as a dignified seat for the placement of the Czech crown jewels

Mníšek pod Brdy Chateau

The classicist chateau in Central Bohemian Mníšek pod Brdy was a mansion occupied until mid-20th century

Loučeň Chateau

The chateau is surrounded by a large landscaped park, a maze area and many more points of interest. The chateau is related to the noble family of Thurn-Taxis , famous for organising postal and personal transport. It was visited by many notable guests in the past – the Austrian emperor Francis I, American writer Mark Twain or Czech national composer Bedřich Smetana.

Zbiroh chateau

The Zbiroh chateau hotel between Prague and Plzeň offers tours in winter except for January. The tour will take you through the chateau history, the Masonic lounge, or the hall where Alfons Mucha painted the famous Slav Epic.

Loket Castle

The gothic castle of Loket in West Bohemia near Karlovy Vary is one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. It was built on a rocky point of land surrounded by the Ohře River on three sides.

Hluboka nad Vltavou

The romantic South Bohemian chateau in Hluboká nad Vltavou is one of the most beautiful chateaux in the Czech Republic. The winter tours take you through the private rooms of the last four generations of the Schwarzenberg family,

Sychrov Chateau

The neo-gothic Sychrov Chateau near Liberec in North Bohemia used to be the residence of the French Rohan family. Many films have been made there.

Lednice Chateau

The South Moravian chateau in Lednice is one of the most visited sights in the Czech Republic. It used to be the representative summer house of the Lichtenstein family. The chateau is a part of the Lednice – Valtice Landscape Area, recorded in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Opens in winter, except January.