Top Pick
Outside Prague (Bohemia)
Day Trips
Verified Sep 2026
Majestic 14th-century Gothic stronghold founded by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV to safeguard the Imperial Crown Jewels and Holy Relics above the Berounka river.
Price Level
$$ (Mid-range / 180-350 CZK)
~290 CZK spend
Payment
Cards & Cash
Cards supported
Celiac / Dietary
Standard Kitchen
Kitchen protocol
Hours
Tue-Sun 09:30 - 17:00, Mon Closed
Standard schedule
Insider Tip
Take the scenic direct S7 train from Smíchov or Hlavní nádraží. Walk up through the forested ravine path to avoid tourist shuttle carts.
Scam Check & Surcharge Notice
Zero (Official National Heritage Institute monument ticketing).
Address: Karlštejn 172, 267 18 Karlštejn
Transit: Karlštejn Station (Direct Train S7 from Praha Hlavní nádraží or Smíchov, 40 min)
