• A visit to the village and especially Karlštejn Castle is a great day out from Prague. The castle, which you can explore by taking a guided tour, was built in 1348 by...
  • How to get to Karlštejn Castle. Karlštejn Castle can be found only about 30 kilometers or 20 miles south of Prague, through small villages and farmers’ fields.
  • Karlštejn Castle is a large Gothic castle founded in 1348 by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor-elect and King of Bohemia.
  • Karlštejn is a large Gothic castle just outside of Prague, 20 km (12.5 mi) from a city. It is most popular and most visited castle in the Czech Republic.
  • Karlštejn Castle. It holds a very special position among Czech castles. ... Not having visited Karlštejn is like not having been to any Czech castle at all.
  • Discover the secrets of Karlštejn Castle - beautiful views, rich history and traditional Czech cuisine on a trip to the medieval world.
  • Karlštejn Castle is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site and a top contender for the most beautiful castle in the country, so make sure you bring your camera!
  • Ownership / Access: -- Notes: Karlštejn Castle (Czech: hrad Karlštejn; German: Burg Karlstein) is a large Gothic castle founded 1348 CE by Charles IV, Holy...