Hluboká Castle
Státní zámek Hluboká
The most ornate castle in South Bohemia, a white neo-Gothic palace rebuilt in the 19th century in the style of Windsor Castle, and often called one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic.
The castle was the Schwarzenberg family's summer palace. Its white walls, battlements and spires look like something out of a fairy tale. Guided tours take in the woodcarved library, the armory and the family's living quarters, at about CZK 250-350. The English-style gardens are free to enter and offer superb views on fine days. The castle lies about 35 km from Český Krumlov. You can take a bus to České Budějovice and change there, or drive in about 40 minutes. It is often visited on the same day as České Budějovice.
Opening hours
About 9:00am–5:00pm (closed Mondays; shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Budweiser Budvar Brewery
- Přemysl Otakar II Square, České Budějovice
- Holašovice
- Zlatá Koruna Monastery
- Kleť
- Eggenberg Brewery
- Latrán
- Český Krumlov Castle