Hrad Košumberk

Location: Náměstí Plk. Josefa Koukala 1, 538 54 Luže · Pardubice Region

Category: Gothic ruin with museum

The ruins of a Gothic castle founded in the second half of the 13th century. A landmark of the village of Luže above the valley of the Novohradka river, first mentioned in writing in 1312. The Renaissance burgrave's house has been preserved and houses a medieval castle museum. Guided tours every hour on the hour. Attractive views of the surrounding countryside, close to Chrudim and Litomyšl. Parking right by the castle.

Why visit this place?

• The castle was founded in the second half of the 13th century – its oldest dendrochronologically dated timber was felled after 1255 – and first appears in writing in 1312.
• Albrecht z Valdštejna was educated at Košumberk, and the castle is the setting of Alois Jirásek's novel V cizích službách.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1,614 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly 45 minutes; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 56 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Apr–Sep: Daily except Mon 10–16; Oct: Sat–Sun 10–16
• Typical visit: 45 min
• Admission: adults 100 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 1614 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour (45 min), castle museum in the burgrave's house.

Official website: https://www.hradkosumberk.cz

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