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The Top 20 Castles in Central Bohemia

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Central Bohemia. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 19, 2025

Karlštejn Castle

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You can read about the different tours and the guide times in the different languages here...

hrad-karlstejn.cz/en/plan-your-visit/tours

(The link doesn't work in German at the moment, only in English or Czech, maybe the error will be fixed)

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Veltrusy Castle

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A small castle complex in a wide, park-like landscape is well worth seeing.
Veltrusy Castle.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schloss_Veltrusy

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View of Mělník Castle

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Nice view from the Elbe cycle path to Melnik.

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Liběchov Castle

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Very beautiful baroque castle, which unfortunately has not been open to the public since the flood of 2002. The outdoor area and the (simple) garden can be visited without restriction.

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Konopiště Castle

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The predecessor of today's castle near Benešov was a castle built by the Lords of Benešov in the 14th century. In 1327 the Bohemian King John of Luxembourg transferred it …

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Poděbrady Castle

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On the site of the present-day castle, there was originally a wooden fortress, which King Otakar II Přemysl had converted into a stone castle. It became the seat of the …

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Chvatěruby Castle

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Castle in Chvateruby, partly renovated.

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Křivoklát Castle

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High above the Berounka valley with beautiful views of the village, which was once built as a servant settlement for the castle. Former royal palace from the 13th century. Further information at hrad-krivoklat.cz/cs (Czech / English).

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Drábské Světničky Ruins

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Well developed castle ruins

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Klamorna Rock Castle

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Interesting remains of a medieval rock castle with a wonderful view.
Highly recommended!

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The Top 20 Castles in Central Bohemia

Karlštejn Castle

Veltrusy Castle

View of Mělník Castle

Liběchov Castle

Konopiště Castle

Poděbrady Castle

Chvatěruby Castle

Křivoklát Castle

Drábské Světničky Ruins

Klamorna Rock Castle

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