Státní zámek Velké Březno

Location: Velké Březno 1, 403 23 Velké Březno · Ústí nad Labem Region

Category: Neo-Renaissance château

A Neo-Renaissance chateau near Ústí nad Labem, built between 1842 and 1845. It was commissioned by the Supreme Burgrave Count Karel Chotek to designs by the Viennese architect Ludwig Förster; between 1885 and 1910 Chotek's grandson rebuilt it into its Neo-Renaissance form. It is surrounded by a landscaped park with rare exotic trees. It ranks among the youngest and smallest chateaux in the Czech Republic.

Why visit this place?

• The New Chateau was built between 1842 and 1845 as a retirement seat for Count Karel Chotek, the highest burgrave of the Kingdom of Bohemia.
• It originally looked more like an Empire-style villa and was only later rebuilt in the Neo-Renaissance style.
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1,061 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; 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.

Verified against: zamek-velkebrezno.cz

Practical information

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 9:00–16:00 (April, October); Tue–Sun 9:00–18:00 (May–September)
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 180 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.8 ★ from 1061 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Interior tours for groups; the château park is accessible year-round.

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

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