History
Pernštejn Castle
Hrad Pernštejn
- Book
- ≈1 h 45 min here
A Gothic castle on a rock spur that was never conquered and has kept its medieval look.
- Region
- South Moravian Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 49.4510° N · 16.3185° 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 Pernštejn Castle?
- Yes. Visits run at set times or need a reservation, so book ahead – especially at weekends and in summer.
- When can you visit Pernštejn 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 Pernštejn Castle?
- Allow about 1 h 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Pernštejn Castle from Prague and Brno?
- About 2 h 25 min by car from Prague (190 km), or 50 min from Brno (43 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Pernštejn Castle?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Černá Hora Brewery, 19 km; Žďárské vrchy, 29 km and Macocha Abyss, 31 km (straight-line distances).