Landštejn Castle
Landštejn Castle is one of the largest and best-preserved castle ruins, featuring a unique structure of two towers connected by a palace. It is one of only three surviving Romanesque castles in the Czech Republic.
Landštejn Castle was built at the beginning of the 13th century probably by the Moravian Přemyslids as a point of support for the territory of Bohemia, Moravia and Austria. With its conception of two towers connected by a palace, it is a unique complex of its kind in Bohemia and is one of three preserved Romanesque castles in our country and one of the most important Romanesque monuments in Central Europe. The upper part of the higher tower is modified as a viewport. It opens a view of the deep forests of Czech Canada.
The exhibition features castle history, local archeological finds and medieval weapons. In the mighty walls of the castle he once enjoyed the German poet Friedrich von Schiller, who placed the story of his "Robbers" in the surrounding forests.
Accessibility
April – October, according to current schedules.
Entrance fee
According to the current price list.
How to get there
- By car: A parking lot is available below the castle.
- By bus: From Nová Bystřice or Slavonice. Some routes go directly to the village of Landštejn, while others stop at Staré Město pod Landštejnem, requiring a 3 km walk (uphill to the castle, downhill on the way back).
- By bike: Easily accessible via cycle route No. 312 Greenway.
- On foot: Several hiking trails lead to the castle.
Additional information
Do you know that...
During the peak summer season, the Landštejn Festival takes place here!
