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Křivoklát Castle – stronghold of Czech Kings
The castle dates from the 12th century. This magnificent Royal Castle was well-favoured by numerous Czech rulers. Later on, the impregnable fortress became a much dreaded prison. Today you can admire the beautifully preserved castle with its charming Gothic spaces – chief among them the Castle Chapel, the Royal Hall and the Knights Hall. The Castle battlements offer wonderful views of the dense woods all around.
Don’t miss:
During a visit to Křivoklát you’ll learn all about the history of the castle from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The tour also takes you to the dungeons and torture chamber as well as the ‘black kitchen’. During the season, a whole range of interesting and attractive events take place here. Worth mentioning is the Noir Film Festival in August, a showcase of black-and-white American films from the 1940s and 50s, screened in the castle itself. For two December weekends the castle hosts the traditional Advent Markets, which you can reach by special steam train, pulled by the historic locomotive dubbed ‘Her Ladyship’. The train always departs from Prague – Smíchov station.
More about the castle:
When:
The castle is accessible during the tourist season, i.e. from April to the end of October, every day, except Mondays. Some tour circuits are also open during the winter, however.
How to get here:
By train, changing in Beroun (50 minutes – 1.5 hours) and from Křivoklát station about a 15-20 minutes’ walk to the castle.