Trosky Castle
Hrad Trosky
A castle ruin with a tower on each of two basalt volcanic necks. Its twin-tower silhouette is the symbol of Bohemian Paradise.
The castle was built in the late 14th century. The Maiden Tower and the Old Woman Tower stand on two volcanic rock columns and can be seen from tens of kilometres away. The lower Maiden Tower can be climbed, and from its top you can overlook the forests, rock towns and distant Krkonoše Mountains of Bohemian Paradise. The Old Woman Tower is not open to visitors. Guided tours in peak season explain the castle’s history and legends. Admission is about 150–200 CZK. The walk uphill from the car park takes about 15 minutes, and a red-marked trail connects to Hrubá Skála rock town and Valdštejn Castle.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct approx. 09:00–17:00 (extended in Jul–Aug); Nov–Mar open weekends only
Nearby sights
- Hrubá Skála Chateau
- Hruboskalsko Rock Town
- Prachov Rocks
- Humprecht Hunting Lodge
- Valdštejn Castle
- Kozákov
- Kost Castle
- Museum of Bohemian Paradise