History
Český Šternberk Castle
Hrad Český Šternberk
- Walk-in
- ≈1 h 45 min here
- Usually closed Mondays
- Train: Český Šternberk zastávka, 0.2 km
A castle on a rock above the Sázava that has belonged to the Sternberg family since the 13th century, still lived in, with furnished rooms, hunting trophies and engravings.
- Region
- Central Bohemian Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 49.8088° N · 14.9265° E
Good to know
Run by the family and open all year: Tuesday to Sunday from May to September (Mondays too in July and August), weekends in spring, autumn and winter, Advent and Christmas tours; closed only just before Christmas.
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 Český Šternberk Castle?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Český Šternberk Castle?
- It isn't seasonal, but opening days and hours change through the year, so check before you go.
- How much time do you need at Český Šternberk Castle?
- Allow about 1 h 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Český Šternberk Castle from Prague?
- About 1 h 5 min by car from Prague (56 km), without traffic.
- Can you get to Český Šternberk Castle by train?
- Yes – Český Šternberk zastávka station is about 0.2 km away in a straight line.
- Is Český Šternberk Castle open on Mondays?
- Usually not – it's closed on Mondays, so plan another day of the week.
- What else is near Český Šternberk Castle?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Blaník Hill, 19 km; Konopiště Chateau, 20 km and Velké Popovice Brewery (Kozel), 24 km (straight-line distances).