Státní zámek Jánský Vrch Javorník

Location: Zámecká 1, 790 70 Javorník · Olomouc Region

Category: castle_chateau

An imposing château rises on a hill above Javorník in the Rychleby Mountains. In summer a special children's circuit is available, where a guide in costume leads the youngest visitors through the historic halls while children complete tasks. The château offers beautiful views of the surrounding Jeseník landscape.

Why visit this place?

• In 1766 Bishop Schaffgotsch appointed Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf his court conductor here; the composer wrote forty comic operas during his stay.
• Until 1945 the chateau was the summer residence of the bishops and archbishops of Wrocław; the first written mention dates from 1307.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 3,296 visitors on Google Maps.
• The exhibition is interactive — it expects you to touch the exhibits and try them out.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 16 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: May–Oct: Tue–Sun 9:00–15:00
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 200 CZK, children 60 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 3296 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tours for school groups; in summer a children's circuit with a costumed guide

Official website: https://www.zamek-janskyvrch.cz

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