Hrad Šelmberk – Mladá Vožice

Location: Běleč 3, 391 43 Mladá Vožice · South Bohemia

Category: Gothic ruin with tower

Ruins of a Gothic castle on a rocky promontory above the Blanice stream near the village of Běleč, about 2 km from Mladá Vožice. An accessible tower with a viewing platform is preserved. Since 2007 managed by the Danar association, which has developed a historical-craft educational centre here. A meeting place for craftspeople, sports enthusiasts, and nature lovers.

Why visit this place?

• This bergfried-type castle was built before 1318, when it is first recorded as held by Přibyslav of Křimín, founder of the lords of Šelmberk.
• In the 1820s Leopold of Kuenburg had the keep remodelled in Romantic style as a lookout tower and turned the surroundings into an English park.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 574 visitors on Google Maps.
• Besides the tour there are hands-on workshops, so children get to make something themselves.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 27 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Seasonal; verify current opening times on the website
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 50 CZK, children 20 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 574 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Tour of the ruins and tower with views, with the option of craft activities at the historical-educational centre.

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

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