Exhibition
and Tours
History
Festivals
School Programs
Nelahozeves Castle
One of Bohemia’s finest Renaissance castles, this 16th-century estate is perched above the Vltava River, 35 km from Prague. It features a permanent exhibition and gift shop, festivals, surrounding gardens, and elegant Italian-inspired architecture.
WINTER SEASON (26. 10. 2020 – 26. 03. 2021)
Nelahozeves Castle is currently closed.
Exhibition
Exhibition and Tours
In the exhibition Private Spaces: A Noble Family at Home step back in time and experience how a noble family lived in the 19th century. Walk through the private living quarters of this magnificent estate. The historic furnishings include works by Brueghel, Rubens, Veronese and more.
Built in the second half of 16th century
Works by Brueghel, Rubens and Veronese
Accessible by bike, train, boat or carriage
History
Nelahozeves Castle was built for Florian Griesbeck von Griesbach (1504-1588), the private secretary and close adviser to Emperor Ferdinand I. Taking over 60 years to build, the family’s financial difficulties forced the sale of the encumbered estate to Polyxena, 1st Princess Lobkowicz.
Festivals
A day spent at Nelahozeves Castle brings a lifetime of memories. A quick 30-minute train ride from Prague’s Masaryk train station transports happy visitors far from the congested, tourist laden streets of Prague to the charming and historic renaissance splendor of the Lobkowicz country estate. Here visitors will be treated to an authentic taste of Bohemian holiday traditions.
School Programs
The rich history of Nelahozeves Castle, its surroundings, and items from The Lobkowicz Collections are used as tools to enhance school curriculum.
Outdoor activities
Explore the castle’s surrounding grounds and enjoy a variety of fun recreational activities.
Contact
Admissions
Castle Director & Visitor Services
Address
Nelahozeves 1,
277 51 Nelahozeves,
Česká republika
