Hrad Střekov

Location: Střekov, 400 03 Ústí nad Labem · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: castle / chateau

A Gothic castle ruin perched on a 100 m high cliff above the Elbe river in Ústí nad Labem. The castle inspired both Goethe and Richard Wagner (who wrote part of the opera Tannhäuser here). The grounds include the Wágnerka restaurant, a gallery and a viewpoint over the Elbe.

Why visit this place?

• Střekov was founded between 1316 and 1319 by King Jan Lucemburský to guard shipping on the Elbe.
• It belonged longest to the Lobkowicz family, who owned it in 1563–1945 and became its owners again in 1992.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 4,321 visitors on Google Maps — one of the three best-rated places in this category in the Ústí nad Labem Region.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 71 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: April and October: Wed–Sun 10:30–17:00; May and September: Tue–Sun 9:30–17:00; June–August: Tue–Sun 9:30–18:00; Nov–Feb: closed
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 170 CZK, children 140 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 4321 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Educational programmes for schools covering history, art, culture and society across the centuries

Official website: https://www.lobkowicz.cz/hrad-strekov

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