Zámek Děčín

Location: Zámek 1, Děčín, 405 01 · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: château with grounds

A castle perched on a rock above the Elbe in Děčín, featuring a Baroque rose garden and guided tours. Unique position overlooking the Elbe with views towards Bohemian Switzerland. Historic interiors and exhibition halls.

Why visit this place?

• In 1835 Fryderyk Chopin visited the chateau and composed here the A flat major waltz, opus 34, known as the Děčín Waltz.
• The chateau is reached by the so-called Long Ride, the main approach road dating from the Baroque rebuilding begun in 1668.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 5,854 visitors on Google Maps — the best-rated place in this category in the Ústí nad Labem Region.
• 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.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 190 CZK, children 110 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 5854 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tour of the château for primary school pupils focused on history and Romanticism.

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

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