Český Rudolec Castle
The castle in Český Rudolec originally had the character of a Gothic water fortress. Later, Countess Tokelli had the fortress rebuilt into a Renaissance castle and also began beautifying the surrounding area. At that time, a park with greenhouses, as well as a brewery and a distillery, were established in the vicinity.
At the end of the 17th century – under the Trautson family – the castle was rebuilt in the Baroque style. After a fire in 1860, the new owner, Major of the Engineer Corps, Knight Michael Angelo Picchioni, reconstructed the castle into its current romantic Tudor Neo-Gothic style.
Since 2009, the exclusive owner of the property has been Malá Hluboká a.s., which has undertaken the gradual restoration of the castle and adjacent buildings. In addition to maintenance work, the castle has been secured and opened to the public since 2010.
The current concept is based on the idea of a functional complex as an economic unit. Therefore, the opposite 18th-century coaching inn was restored and converted into a guesthouse with a restaurant. Furthermore, the Baroque orangery was renovated into a wellness and beer spa. The farm buildings are used by the first Czech-Canadian brewery, reviving the brewing tradition in Český Rudolec after 118 years. The historical former manager's house was also successfully renovated and now serves as a tourist information center.
Accessibility
From June to August, depending on the current operating hours, it is necessary to contact the Tourist Information Center in Český Rudolec in advance. During the winter season, castle tours are only possible on weekends for groups of 6 or more people, by prior telephone arrangement.
Entrance fee
Voluntary
How to get there
You can use the local parking lot.
Do you know that...
… thanks to its unmistakable architectural resemblance to the castle in Hluboká nad Vltavou, the castle earned the nickname "Little Hluboká"?
