The castle tower Jakobínka

The tower Jakobínka is the only one reminder of the extinct Upper Rožmberk castle these days.

The tower Jakobínka is the only one reminder of the extinct Upper Rožmberk castle these days. If you will go up almost 170 stairs, you will get a spectacular view at  the whole compaund of the Rožmberk double castle and the surrounding area. In the years 2013 – 2019, there was an extensive reconstruction using historical building and craft methods. You will get information about the history of the tower and you can see a model of the tower including scaffolding and crane which reminds of this unique building experiment.

The tour route is suited for visitors who are physically fit.  The staircases inside the tower do not comply with current norms.

Opening hours

Period Days Hours
29. 3.-1. 4. closed
2. 4.-30. 4. tue–fri 14.00 – 14.00
2. 4.-30. 4. sat–sun 10.00 – 15.00
1. 5.-31. 5. tue–sun 10.00 – 15.00
1. 6.-30. 6. tue–sun 10.00 – 16.00
1. 7.-31. 8. tue–sun 10.00 – 16.00
1. 9.-30. 9. tue–sun 10.00 – 15.00
1. 10.-27. 10. tue–fri 14.00 – 14.00
1. 10.-27. 10. sat–sun 10.00 – 15.00
28. 10.-3. 11. mon 10.00 – 15.00
28. 10.-3. 11. tue–sun 14.00 – 14.00
4. 11.-31. 12. closed

Admission

  • Adults 25 up to 64 years 180 CZK
  • Seniors 65+ 180 CZK
  • Youth 18 up to 24 years 180 CZK
  • Persons with disabilities with valid identification card/certificate 180 CZK
  • Children 6 up to 17 years 180 CZK
  • Children under 5 years free
  • Person accompanying a disabled person free
  • Person accompanying a school group of 15 pupils/students free
  • Guide accompanying a group of at least 15 persons free
  • "MK ČR" card * not available
  • ICOMOS card * not available
  • Seasonal NPÚ ticket free
  • Single NPÚ tickets free
  • NPÚ card free
  • "Náš člověk" card * free
  • * Valid only for one person (card holder)

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