History
Špilberk Castle
Hrad Špilberk
- Book
- ≈1 h 45 min here
A 13th-century royal castle later turned into a feared Habsburg prison; visitors can walk through the casemates.
- Region
- South Moravian Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 49.1946° N · 16.6000° 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 Špilberk Castle?
- Yes. Visits run at set times or need a reservation, so book ahead – especially at weekends and in summer.
- When can you visit Špilberk 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 Špilberk Castle?
- Allow about 1 h 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Špilberk Castle from Prague and Brno?
- About 2 h 15 min by car from Prague (210 km), or 5 min from Brno (1 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Špilberk Castle?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Mendel Museum, Brno, 1 km; Starobrno Brewery, 1 km and Pegas Brewpub, 1 km (straight-line distances).