On Sunday, 30 August and 27 September, admission to selected guided tours at this site will be free of charge. Please obtain your free ticket in advance through the online booking system. Capacity for each guided tour is limited. On these special days, the following tours will be available: The main route (basic tour) and Private rooms.
The main route (basic tour)
Rožmberk Castle was founded in the first half of 13th century. Petr Vok from Prčice who later called himself after this castle Wok from Rosenberg. The castle became the administrative and economic centre of the manor. The Rožmberk family changed the castle into a beautiful Renaissance residence. The castle was interesting even later thanks to the Buquoy family who was holding the castle from the first half of 17th century.
The guided tour takes visitors back to the time of the last Rosenbergs, Wilhelm and Peter Wok, but also introduces the famous Buquoy family, who owned the castle from 1620 until the end of World War II. The valuable collections, centered in the castle's interior, gave rise to the creation of the family museum in the mid-19th century, celebrating the glory of the family, whose original home was France. The current appearance of the castle is the result of a reconstruction in the romantic Gothic style, which is reflected in the interior decorating. Typical for that period is the entrance hall with its richly decorated wooden staircase, the Crusade Gallery, where portraits of the leaders of the Crusades are located, the armoury, which focused on the collection of weapons, armor, etc. from different historical periods.
The older developmental stage of the castle is represented by the painted decoration of the so-called Knight's Hall, which dates from the early 17th century. The castle collection of paintings attracts not only on account of the names of famous artists - K. Škréta, J. Kupecký, N. Grund and others - but also portraits of prominent figures, including Perchta von Rosenberg - the White Lady.
Opening hours
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 7. 7.-31. 8. | tue–sun | 9.15 – 16.30 |
| 1. 9.-27. 9. | tue–sun | 9.30 – 15.30 |
| 28. 9. | mon | 9.30 – 15.30 |
| 29. 9. | tue | closed |
| 30. 9. | wed | 9.30 – 15.30 |
| 1. 10.-27. 10. | sat–sun | 9.30 – 15.30 |
| 28. 10.-1. 11. | wed–sun | 9.30 – 15.30 |
| 2. 11.-31. 12. | closed |
Admission
- Adults 25 up to 64 years 220 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 70 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 * free
- ICOMOS card * free
- Seasonal NPÚ ticket free
- Single NPÚ tickets free
- NPÚ card free
- "Náš člověk" card * free
- * Valid only for one person (card holder)
- Kategorie Cena
Other tours
The interiors, mostly renovated in the Neo-Gothic style, are furnished with valuable pieces of furniture, some of which feature custom wood carvings commissioned for the museum.
this tour is available today 10.30 – 15.30
180 CZK (full admission) Buy ticket
duration 40 minutes
max. 15 people
reservation needed for groups only
annual pass does apply
The tower Jakobínka is the only one reminder of the extinct Upper Rožmberk castle these days.
this tour is available today 10.00 – 16.00
single admission 180 CZK (full admission) Buy ticket
duration 40 minutes
max. 10 people
reservation needed for groups only
annual pass does apply
History of capital justice and torture.
this tour is available today 10.45 – 15.45
120 CZK (full admission)
duration 20 minutes
max. 25 people
reservation needed for groups only
annual pass does apply