Central Bohemia
- Castles Near Prague: Karlštejn, Konopiště, Křivoklát and More
Karlštejn, Konopiště and Křivoklát are the three castles near Prague most travelers can realistically fit into a trip. Each one asks for a different amount of time and rewards a different interest, so the useful question is not which is best but which fits the day you have.
- Český Šternberk Castle: Tours, Tickets, and What You'll See
A Gothic castle above the Sázava, still owned by the Šternberk family and shown on guided tours only. Here is what the interiors cover, how tickets work, and how to fit it into a day from Prague.
- Karlštejn Castle: Tours, Tickets and Getting There
Karlštejn Castle is a hilltop Gothic fortress about 20 km west of Prague, and the interiors are seen only on an official guided tour with fixed departure times. Plan around the uphill walk from the village, the castle courtyards that need no ticket, and the river views below the walls.
- Kokořín Castle: What to See, Tour Circuits and Getting There
Kokořín Castle sits on a sandstone outcrop above the Pšovka River valley in the Kokořínsko Protected Landscape Area, roughly an hour north of Prague. Here is how the castle's unusual history shaped it, what the setting adds to a visit, and how to pair it with the rock formations and trails around Mšeno.
- Konopiště Castle: Guided Tours, Park, and Getting There
Konopiště Castle near Benešov is the chateau Franz Ferdinand rebuilt as an imperial residence, seen on guided interior tours with a park on the grounds. Here is how the tours, grounds, food stops, and arrival from Benešov work.
- Křivoklát Castle: Tours, Tickets in CZK and How to Get There
Křivoklát Castle offers three Czech-language guided circuits, with adult tickets from 260 CZK for the short Gothic Palaces tour up to 360 CZK for the grand tour. This guide breaks down what each circuit shows, what the Royal Hall and Fürstenberg Library are known for, and how to reach the forest castle west of Prague by train or car.