Whether there are really 2000 castles and chateaus in the Czech Republic, I cannot say exactly. In any case, there are many buildings, because almost in every place there is a castle, chateau, fortress or remains of a complex.
Most of the facilities are very well maintained and blend harmoniously into their surroundings. The architecture is often as impressive as the history behind it. Especially nice is that you can visit many castles and palaces and learn about past and present life there directly on site.
Discover castles and chateaus in the Czech Republic
We present great destinations for excursions here.
Anyone coming to Český Krumlov is sure to visit the castle. The national cultural monument is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and, along with the Old Town, is the highlight of the city.
Who doesn't know the popular story "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella"!? What I didn't know until now, is that the filming of 1972 also took place in the Czech castle of Švihov. But that's not the only good reason to visit the castle, there's a lot to see.
Very close to Karlovy Vary in western Bohemia is the small town of Bečov nad Teplou (Petschau in German) and there you will find the Bečov Castle. The location itself is idyllic - in the valley of the Teplá River in the nature reserve of the Imperial Forest.
Loket Castle is especially famous for its exposed location. The river Eger runs in the Czech Republic in an almost circular river loop around a granite rock. And it is precisely on these rocks that Loket Castle stands.
When thinking of Prague Castle, everyone first thinks of the city's tourist highlight. Only very few visitors are drawn to the second Prague Castle, the Vyšehrad.
Prague Castle is situated high above the city on Mount Hradcany. Generations of builders have shaped the history of the castle over the centuries. Today the castle is the residence of the Czech president.