- The Konopiště chateau was constructed as a medieval castle in the late 13th century. The owners changed couple of times and they also rebuilded it in a chateau.
- Surrounded by a deep forest, full of ancient trees, the beautiful Konopiste Castle is one of the most prestigious castles in the Czech Republic.
- Skip to content. Story based sightseeing at Konopiště state castle. Menu.
- The last owner of the Konopiste Castle was Frantisek Ferdinand, the successor of the Austrian imperial throne, who lived there in 1887-1914.
- A photo of the castle as you approach - Konopiště, Czechia. No more than a 30-minute train ride south of Prague you can visit Konopiště castle.
- Recommended pick-up time: from 8am to 11am. This tour is possible only from April to November (from December to March Konopiště Castle is closed).
- Konopiště is a castle that is maybe not very familiar to many people. It lies in the Czech Republic, about an hour from Prague, surrounded by dense forests.
- Konopiště Castle. 5 hours. VIP bus MB for 5 people.
- About 40 km South East from Prague lies the castle and chateau Konopiště founded as early before the end of 13th Century by bishop Tobias of Benešov.