History
Loket Castle
Hrad Loket
- Book
- ≈1 h 45 min here
A castle on a rock in a tight bend of the Ohře, once called the key to the Kingdom of Bohemia.
- Region
- Karlovy Vary Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 50.1860° N · 12.7535° E
Good to know
Interiors are shown on guided tours, roughly April to October and usually not on Mondays; the grounds are open longer.
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 Loket Castle?
- Yes. Visits run at set times or need a reservation, so book ahead – especially at weekends and in summer.
- When can you visit Loket 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 Loket Castle?
- Allow about 1 h 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Loket Castle from Prague?
- About 1 h 50 min by car from Prague (141 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Loket Castle?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Moser Glassworks, Karlovy Vary, 8 km; Permon Brewery, 8 km and Karlovy Vary, 10 km (straight-line distances).