Karlštejn Castle (incl. admissions)

Visit the picturesque and never conquered Karlštejn Castle

Highlights: 

• Walk inside Karlštejn Castle, built in the 14th century by the Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV.  At that time the castle housed the treasures of the Holy Roman Empire including the imperial coronation jewels.
• Make memories of one of the most popular castles in the Czech Republic. 
• Enjoy a beautiful hike through the scenic Karlštejn town up to the castle. 

Included: 

• Guide (English, French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish)
• Round bus trip Prague-Karlštejn-Prague (Karlštejn is located about 40 minutes away from Prague.) in air-conditioned coach
• Admission fee to the castle and castle tour

Meeting Point: 

See the meeting point on the map (Náměstí Republiky 3, Prague 1)

Important: 

• Bring your ID with you
• Due to the location of the castle this tour is more physically demanding
• Good walking shoes recommended
• Karlštejn Castle is closed in winter season

Karlštejn Castle

Karlštejn Castle is one of the most famous castles in the Czech Republic

The Disney-like Gothic castle was founded in the 14th century by Charles IV - the King of Bohemia and Roman Emperor. It is located about 30 km South West of Prague above the village holding the same name. This castle was to serve as a place to store the Royal treasures, collections of holy relics and the crown jewels (i.e St. Wenceslas).

The treasure was to be found under the Chapel of St. Cross, the most beautiful part of the castle. It was decorated with gemstones, gold, stars of the Venice glassware, gold-coated chains and a unique portrait gallery of The Whole Army of Heaven, which dates more than five hundred years back.

The Karlštejn Castle also served as the King´s retreat and the King personally supervised the construction works and interior decorations. The castle stands on a hill surrounded by other hills, so unless you are really close, you cannot see it. And since it is impossible to see the castle from afar, it was never conquered in the past!