South Bohemian Castles & Ruins

Discover 15 castles and ruins in South Bohemia, featuring Gothic fortresses, Renaissance chateaux, and historic sites near the Austrian border. Highlights include the ornate Hluboká nad Vltavou Chateau, medieval Landštejn Castle, and the UNESCO-listed village of Holašovice, reflecting centuries of regional architecture and history.

South Bohemian Castles & Ruins — Carte

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Hluboká nad Vltavou Chateau

Hluboká Castle is a historic château situated in Hluboká nad Vltavou. It is considered one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech…

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Jindřichův Hradec Chateau

Jindřichův Hradec is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 21,000 inhabitants.

Karelj / Public domain

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Třeboň Chateau

One of the largest chateau structures in the country. Explore over 100 beautifully decorated, luxurious rooms and halls.

Karelj / Public domain

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Nové Hrady Castle

Located near the Austrian border, Nové Hrady Castle is a historically significant fortress in the České Budějovice district.

Jik jik / CC BY-SA 3.0

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tvrz Cuknštejn

Originally a Gothic fortress, Cuknštejn was remodeled in early 17th-century Renaissance style.

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Landštejn Castle

Landštejn Castle is a 13th-century castle in Staré Město pod Landštejnem in Jindřichův Hradec District in the South Bohemian Region of the…

Marek Hladík / Public domain

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Kratochvíle

Kratochvíle is a Renaissance castle in Petrův Dvůr in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

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Karlův Hrádek

Ruins of a medieval castle with limited surviving structures.

Andy Hawkins / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Holašovice Historical Village Reservation

Holašovice is a small historic village located in the south of the Czech Republic, 16 kilometres west of České Budějovice.

Harold / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Dačice Chateau

An interesting turqoise colored chateau and the site where the first sugar cube in the world was manufactured. A nice place to visit.

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Zámek Lnáře

Historic chateau located in the South Bohemian Region.

Petr1888 / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Čekanice

A castle situated in the village of Čekanice, south of Blatná.

SchiDD / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Státní zámek Vimperk

A castle located in Vimperk with a history dating back several centuries.

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Burg Gans

Ruined castle site known as Burg Gans, featuring remnants of medieval fortifications.

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Helfenburk

Ruins of Helfenburk Castle, dating from the medieval period.