History
Bítov Castle
Hrad Bítov
- Walk-in
- Seasonal · Apr–Oct
- ≈1 h 45 min here
- Usually closed Mondays
One of the oldest castles in Moravia, on a rocky spur above the Vranov reservoir. Its last private owner left behind a famous collection of stuffed dogs.
- Region
- South Moravian Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 48.9436° N · 15.7012° E
Good to know
Guided tours at weekends in April and October and Tuesday to Sunday from May to September; closed from November to March.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Bítov Castle?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Bítov Castle?
- It's seasonal: plan your visit between April and October.
- How much time do you need at Bítov Castle?
- Allow about 1 h 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Bítov Castle from Prague and Brno?
- About 2 h 45 min by car from Prague (198 km), or 1 h 40 min from Brno (104 km), without traffic.
- Is Bítov Castle open on Mondays?
- Usually not – it's closed on Mondays, so plan another day of the week.
- What else is near Bítov Castle?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Vranov nad Dyjí Chateau, 10 km; Podyjí National Park – Hardegg View, 15 km and Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou Chateau, 22 km (straight-line distances).