- Cover image of this place Karlštejn Castle. ... Karlštejn is an amazing fairy-tale-like castle situated just 33 km from Prague.
- Some 18 miles (30 kilometers) southwest of Prague, Karlstejn Castle (Hrad Karlstejn) dominates the surrounding area from its hilltop perch.
- Karlštejn Castle is a large Gothic castle founded in 1348 by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor-elect and King of Bohemia.
- Located about 30 km southwest of Prague above the village named Karlštejn, it is one of the most famous and most frequently visited castles in the Czech Republic.
- Karlštejn Castle. May 16, 2021. ... Karlštejn was founded by Charles IV in 1348 as a treasury for the imperial regalia and his collection of relics.
- Karlštejn Castle (hrad Karlštejn) is a large medieval castle located in the town of the same name near the capital city Prague.
- Keep your eyes open for your first glimpse of the majestic castle. Once you arrive at Karlstejn train station, it's a 20- to 30-minute hike up the road to the castle.
- If you love castles, then Karlstejn is where you should be going. ... The walls of the chapel are inlaid with over 2,000 semiprecious stones. Karlstejn Castle.
- Originally a royal castle, Karlštejn has never been sold to private hands. ... Getting to the Castle. Karlštejn can be reached from Prague by train or by car.
- Karlštejn Castle doesn't just offer a glimpse into the history books; it provides a tangible connection to the culture and majesty of Charles IV's Bohemia.