Státní hrad Nové Hrady

Location: Komenského 33, 373 33 Nové Hrady · South Bohemia

Category: castle

Gothic castle from the 13th century perched on a rocky spur above the Stropnice River near the Austrian border. Offers three tour routes for different age groups and a freely accessible courtyard. The castle presents the history of the Buquoy family and is an ideal trip as part of hiking in the Czech Canada region and the Novohradské Mountains.

Why visit this place?

• The castle moat, fifteen metres deep and 23 metres wide, is among the mightiest in Czechia.
• In 1573 fire and a lightning-triggered gunpowder explosion badly damaged the castle, and in 1590 a fairly strong earthquake struck.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 2,110 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 16 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Seasonally Tue–Sun – see website
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 200 CZK, children 60 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 2110 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

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

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