Hrad Bezděz – gotická korunní pevnost

Location: Bezděz, 470 01 Česká Lípa · Liberec Region

Category: Gothic castle

Gothic castle Bezděz on a prominent basalt hill – one of the best-preserved Gothic castles in Bohemia. Guided tours, views over the Česká Lípa region and into Lusatia. Popular for school trips.

Why visit this place?

• The castle was founded in 1264 by King Přemysl Otakar II. and is his best preserved castle; in 1279 the young Václav II. was imprisoned here.
• According to his diary, the poet Karel Hynek Mácha visited the castle six times in 1832–1836 and wrote the prose piece Večer na Bezdězu about it.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 6,331 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 37 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 190 CZK, children 110 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 6331 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour of the Gothic castle for primary schools focused on the Middle Ages and the history of Bezděz.

Official website: https://www.hrad-bezdez.cz/

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