Státní hrad Šternberk

Location: Horní náměstí 6, 785 01 Šternberk · Olomouc Region

Category: state castle

A medieval castle on a spur of the Nízký Jeseník hills above the town of Šternberk. Managed by NPÚ, with 3 main tour routes (Princely Residence, Family Castle, Castle Technology) plus a guided park tour. Summer evening tours available.

Why visit this place?

• The castle was founded after the mid-13th century by Zdeslav ze Šternberka, who helped repel a Cuman raid in 1253 and was rewarded with the title of royal cupbearer.
• After 1886 it was re-Gothicised to a design by the Viennese architect Karl Gandolph Kayser, and in 2001 it was listed as a national cultural monument.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 2,806 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 55 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: Tue–Fri 10–15, Sat–Sun 10–16 (June); Apr–Oct hours vary by month
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 220 CZK, children 70 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 2806 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Family Castle and Castle Technology routes – siege engines and castle mechanisms

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

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