Státní hrad Pernštejn

Location: Státní hrad Pernštejn, Nedvědice, 592 62 Nedvědice · Vysočina Region

Category: castle

One of the best-preserved medieval castles in the Czech Republic, built in the 13th century by the Lords of Pernštejn. This imposing Gothic fortress with numerous towers and ramparts sits on a rock above the Svratka river. It offers guided tours ranging from a basic historical route to special fairy-tale programmes for children.

Why visit this place?

• The castle was built by around 1270 at the latest and is first mentioned in 1285, when Štěpán z Pernštejna a Medlova appears in records.
• In 1645 the Swedes besieged the castle but never took it. Van Helsing (2004) and Nosferatu (2024) were filmed here.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 7,564 visitors on Google Maps — the best-rated place in this category in the Vysočina Region.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 28 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: April–October Tue–Sun, main season daily; exact hours on the website.
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 260 CZK, children 80 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 7564 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tours including the children's trail 'The White Lady Has Gone Missing', group tours with a guide.

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

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