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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: October 6, 2025

Karlštejn Castle

The castle was founded in 1348 by the Roman-German emperor Karel IV and was used as a treasury of the imperial jewels of the Holy Roman Empire. The forecourt is …

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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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Nice view from the Elbe cycle path to Melnik.

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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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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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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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Castle in Chvateruby, partly renovated.

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"The chateau park at the Průhonice chateau is one of the most important parks in the Czech Republic, it is a unique work of the high stage of the English …

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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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Well developed castle ruins

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