Rozhledna Orlík – Humpolec

Location: Hrad Orlík, 396 01 Humpolec · Vysočina Region

Category: historical tower

A steel observation tower built into the historical castle tower (22 m) of the Orlík castle ruins from the late 14th century, 1.5 km northeast of Humpolec. Seasonally accessible according to the castle's opening hours. Views of Humpolec, Lipnice Castle, and the Křemešník and Javořice hills.

Why visit this place?

• Part of the exteriors of the fairytale film Jak se budí princezny was shot at the castle in 1977.
• The castle, originally called Humpolec, was built after 1371 by the lords of Dubá; its tower was repaired in 2014 and topped with a steel structure.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1,593 visitors on Google Maps — the best-rated place in this category in the Vysočina Region.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 38 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: Seasonally according to www.castrum.cz; closed in bad weather
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 70 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 1593 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Tour of the medieval Orlík castle ruins with an observation tower in the castle keep; views of Humpolec and the Vysočina region.

Official website: http://www.castrum.cz

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