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The Top 20 Castles around Vltava

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 around Vltava. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: October 25, 2025

St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle

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The cathedral on the hill, whose spire rises high above Prague, is St. Vitus Cathedral (Chrám sv. Víta) on the grounds of Prague Castle.
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Prague Castle

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The Prague Castle with the Castle Palace, churches, monasteries and palaces impressively reflects more than a thousand years of history of the Czech state. In the 14th century Emperor Charles …

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View of Prague Castle and Hradčany

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Nice view of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.

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Český Krumlov Castle Tower

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The castle tower of Český Krumlov offers breathtaking views. You can see the Vltava River meandering around the old town, hundreds of historic buildings and bridges, as well as extensive parks and gardens. It is worth climbing the 162 steps.

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Archbishop's Palace (Arcibiskupský Palác), Prague Castle

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"The Archbishop's Palace in the immediate vicinity of Prague Castle has been the seat of Prague's bishops and archbishops since the 1560s. The palace was built on the site of …

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Schwarzenberg Palace, Prague

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Interesting Renaissance palace, near the castle.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_Schwarzenberg_(Prag)

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Veltrusy Chateau

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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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Hluboká Castle

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Very nice castle that is definitely worth the way there. You have to park at the bottom of the village and then go upstairs. You only need tickets to see the buildings from the inside, everything else is free.

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Zvíkov Castle

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This is very interesting place with scary legends and beatiful views!!

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The Top 20 Castles around Vltava

St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle

Prague Castle

View of Prague Castle and Hradčany

Český Krumlov Castle Tower

Archbishop's Palace (Arcibiskupský Palác), Prague Castle

Schwarzenberg Palace, Prague

Veltrusy Chateau

View of Mělník Castle

Hluboká Castle

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