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Outside Prague (Bohemia)
Day Trips
Verified Sep 2026
Monumental 14th-century Gothic castle founded by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV to safeguard the Imperial Crown Jewels and sacred relics.
Price Level
$$$ (Upper / 350-700 CZK)
~340 CZK spend
Payment
Cards & Cash
Cards supported
Celiac / Dietary
Standard Kitchen
Kitchen protocol
Hours
Tue-Sun 09:30 - 17:00
Standard schedule
Insider Tip
Take the scenic 40-minute S7 train. Walk through the village or hike the yellow-marked trail around the castle walls for crowd-free viewpoints.
Scam Check & Surcharge Notice
Restaurants along the main ascent road have tourist markups; eat at Pivovar Karlštejn by the river instead.
Address: Karlštejn 172, 267 18 Karlštejn
Transit: Karlštejn station (S7 commuter train every 30 mins from Praha hl.n. or Smíchov)
