The Czech castle Hluboka is an elegant pseudo-Gothic building founded by the Czech king in the 13th century on a rock which is 85 meters high. Tourists come here to see castle’s unique architectural style, its well-maintained courtyard and large library, which contains dozens of volumes of rare books. If you’re not limited in time, then after visit to the castle you can have 40 minutes drive and visit Cesky Krumlov city.
This post is ultimate first time visitors guide to Hluboka Castle in Czech Republic. Keep reading to get more details about how to get there, things to see, day tours and places to stay near.
General Info
- Address: 373 41 Hluboká nad Vltavou, Czech Republic
- Opening hours: every day except Monday, from 09:00 to 17:00 in summer, from 10:00 to 16:00 in winter. Closes on Christmas holidays.
- Ticket price: the price of a sightseeing tour of the castle is from 50 to 250 crowns (depending on the number of attractions you want to see).
- Official website: zamek-hluboka.eu
- Phone: +420 387 843 911.
- On the map: link .
How to get to the castle
There are 4 ways to get to Hluboka chateau from Prague:
- With a guided tour. The tour is offered by almost every operator in Prague. The cost varies from 35 to 100 euros per person. The price includes round-trip transportation, a group tour with a guide, a snack.
- By car. If you want to visit Hluboka castle on your own, you can rent a car. The road will take no more than two hours (148 kilometers), you need to go from Prague along the highway 3 / E55 to the Zámostí-Blata municipality, then follow the signs.
- By bus. There is only one direct flight from Prague. Get on the Roztyly bus station ( on the map ) on the bus with the inscription Hluboká nad Vltavou. Go to the Pod kostelem stop, then transfer to bus 4 to go one stop (to Sportovní areál) or walk up to the castle itself (follow the signs).
- By train. You will have to travel with transfers. First, from the railway station to the České Budějovice station, then by another train to the Zamosti station, and then 1 stop on the 4th bus (as in the previous option).
Things to do and see in Hluboka castle
Hluboka castle is an incredibly beautiful medieval-style building. The exterior decoration will amaze you with its elegance, and the interiors of the castle are the standard of luxury and chic. As part of the tour you can visit:
- ceremonial halls where balls and royal celebrations were held;
- a large library with rare books;
- watchtowers with observation decks;
- royal suites;
- castle kitchen;
- winter garden and much more.
- you can also visit Ohrada Zoo in the town after your visit to the castle, if you didn’t have a chance to visit Praha Zoo.
Group and private tours to the castle
Group tours are for 20-25 people. An individual tour will cost several times higher than a group tour. Regardless of the type of excursion and the chosen route, all tourists will see incredibly beautiful gardens, walk around the castle, visit the royal greenhouse and summer pavilions.
On the territory of the castle there is a cafe and a souvenir shop.
