Overview
Karlštejn is the most visited and one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic, completed in 1365 under Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. The town sits about 20 km west of Prague and is an ideal day trip for castle enthusiasts and hikers alike.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Trekking
Before you go
Activities
The Solvay quarry museum operates weekends spring through fall with narrow-gauge railway rides.
Money
Czech Koruna (Kč). Avoid village-base shops charging 45 Kč for water (normal price: 12 Kč). Group train discounts available.
Packing
Bring hiking supplies from Prague; the village has inflated prices. Comfortable shoes are essential for the steep hill to the castle.
Transport
Train S7 from Prague Hlavní nádraží takes 40 minutes and costs 99 Kč return. Trains leave every 30 minutes.
