The Konopiste Castle

Visiting Konopiště Castle was absolutely wonderful. The interior tour was fascinating, with room after room full of history and interesting trinkets. There’s so much to see. I was especially surprised to see an elevator inside such an old castle. Just be aware: the tours are only available in Czech, however there's audio guides available in English, German, and some other languages. The on-site chocolate shop was a sweet surprise. The variety of chocolates was impressive, and everything I tried was absolutely delicious. I only wish I could have sampled them all! Sadly the rose garden was not yet in bloom during our visit, but I'm very sure it is a sight to be seen. The presence of so many peacocks wandering the grounds added a magical touch. A peaceful walk around the nearby lake was the perfect way to end the visit—calm, scenic, and incredibly relaxing. All in all, Konopiště Castle is a must see. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. It blends rich history, natural beauty, and charming surprises.

A visit to Konopiště castle will bring you back in time to the beginning of the 20th century when it belonged to the heir to the Habsburg throne. He and his family lived in splendid seclusion oblivious to what the future holds for them. You have a choice from several tours out of which the one through the private chambers of the family is as close as you can get to the royals of that time.

There are 4 tours at different hours. You need more time to see at least 2 of them. The castle is well maintained. have beautiful views. Also there are deers, peacocks and bear (that was somewhere inside). No photos allowed inside of this castle!

Very beautiful castle, unfortunately the guided tour is only in Czech.

Fantastic historic castle to visit about 45 minutes by train outside Prague and only €12 return. Still furnished and filled with military & hunting memorabilia as Archduke Franz Ferdinand had it just over 100 years ago. The coffee shop inside has some divine pastries as well.

Wow wow wow, those are the three words I would describe that place or you can also sag huge, magnificent and absolutely beautiful, because nothing can match the vibe of this castle.

One of the best castles in the world. So many rooms and the history is so amazing! I would recommend going with a Czech friend or buying the English audio recording. Most people say it’s bad but I find that it captures the main points and gives you context about the rooms. I would give it 8 stars if I could.

Very nice tour. The castle is well kept and in good condition. Multiple languages available for the tours provided through hand held devices. Two tours available separately each lasting about 1 hour. Bring Czech crowns (paper money) with you because a few of the food vendors do not accept plastic as payment.