Advent Festival at Nelahozeves Castle, November 29 – 30, 2025

What better way to kick off the holiday season than at a castle filled with fun for all ages, great food, and live music? Come enjoy our delicious mulled wine, browse dozens of festive stalls, try out games for kids, and soak up the true spirit of Advent!

Discounted admission until November 21: 125 CZK per person.

Castle Exhibition with a New Audioguide

Discover the castle’s permanent exhibition, Private Spaces: A Noble Family at Home. Inspired by the era of Ferdinand Zdenko, 10th Prince Lobkowicz (1858–1938), twelve period rooms illustrate how a Czech noble family lived in the 19th century. 

The tour features Old Master paintings by Brueghel, Rubens, Veronese, Cranach the Younger, and Panini, fine furniture, hunting trophies, and a vast arms collection.

Visitors can take a tour with a free audioguide, led by members of the Lobkowicz family themselves—including the current head of the family, William Lobkowicz, his wife Alexandra, and his mother Brooks. The audioguide shares personal stories connected to the castle and the family that has owned it for centuries. The audioguide is available in Czech, English and German.

You can tour the castle with an audio guide at the following times: 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. The maximum number of visitors per audio-guided tour is 20 people.

Explore

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, gift shop, festivals, event spaces, gardens and walking trails, and Italian-inspired architecture.

Food & Drink

Our Skála Bistro offers a wide selection of snacks and hot and cold beverages with outdoor seating. Enjoy a refreshing pint of draught beer or scoop of ice cream while taking in the breathtaking view of the castle and its verdant grounds.

This year, Skála is already fully up and running, and we have plenty of new things for you! You can now enjoy a tortilla with chicken strips, along with homemade lemonade flavored with strawberry, orange, or blackcurrant. If you’re in the mood for a beer, we’ve got the local Únětice. And for something refreshing, we also have real Italian gelato from La Panna.

And don’t forget to try our refreshing summer special – Dvořákova 9 beer, inspired by the most famous symphony of our musical legend.

History

Nestled along the Vltava River, and overlooking the birth house of Czech composer Antonín Dvořák, Nelahozeves Castle boasts a rich history, reflecting its enduring architectural and cultural significance. Learn more about its storied past, which offers a captivating glimpse into Bohemia’s noble heritage.

Programs & Events

Private Tours

Book an exclusive private tour with one of our expert curators or a member of the Lobkowicz family.

Education Programs Antonín Dvořák Birth House

Discover our educational programmes and learn about history, art, culture and society across the centuries in an attractive and friendly way.

Education Programs Nelahozeves

Discover our educational programmes and learn about history, art, culture and society across the centuries in an attractive and friendly way.

Opening Hours

Nelahozeves Castle

  • Mon-Sun: Closed

Bistro Skála

Closed

Tips for Visitors

References

Paul Green
Alessio Toncher
Toufic Tawilee
Alena Aydin
Marcel Deli
Lena Hambi