Hrad Andělská Hora

Location: Andělská Hora, 362 24 Andělská Hora · Karlovy Vary Region

Category: Gothic castle ruin

The Gothic ruin of Andělská Hora castle rises on a basalt hill above the village of the same name near Karlovy Vary. The castle was built in the second half of the 14th century and fell into ruin in the 16th century. The massive remains of walls and towers are impressive, and the castle offers views of the Karlovy Vary region and the Ore Mountains. The walk up a hiking trail takes about 20 minutes. A freely accessible ruin popular with school groups and tourists alike.

Why visit this place?

• Swedish troops seized and plundered the castle in 1635 during the Thirty Years' War, and a great fire in 1718 finished it off.
• The first written mention dates from 1402, when it belonged to Boreš z Rýzmburka.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 3,035 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 69 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: freely accessible year-round
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 3035 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Free exploration of a Gothic castle ruin with views over the Karlovy Vary region. Suitable for history and natural science.

Official website: https://www.andelskahora.cz/obec/informace-o-obci/pamatky/zricenina-hradu-engelsburg/

Zobrazit česky / View in Czech