Křivoklát Castle

Why visit

A major royal castle set above the forested Berounka region west of Prague. Křivoklát developed as a medieval royal hunting castle and later served administrative, residential and prison functions, leaving a strong Gothic core. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Křivoklát or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.

What you will see

• Gothic royal halls.
• Castle tower and courtyards.
• Forested Křivoklátsko setting.

History

Křivoklát developed as a medieval royal hunting castle and later served administrative, residential and prison functions, leaving a strong Gothic core.

Photographs

Terezakobit · CC BY-SA 4.0 · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

1. 1

   Wear footwear suited to steep stone surfaces.

2. 2

   Check rail and bus connections carefully if visiting without a car.

3. 3

   Combine with the surrounding forest only if daylight and weather allow.

About Central Bohemia

Royal castles, chateaux and landscaped estates around Prague.