Státní zámek Velké Losiny

Location: Zámecká 1, 788 15 Velké Losiny · Olomouc Region

Category: castle

A Renaissance water castle from the 16th century with an arcaded courtyard, surrounded by a natural park. Renowned as the site of witch trials that took place here in the late 17th century. Located next to the Hand Paper Mill in Velké Losiny at the foothills of the Jeseníky mountains.

Why visit this place?

• The witch trials held here between 1678 and 1696 claimed 56 victims, among them the Catholic priest Kryštof Lautner.
• They inspired Václav Kaplický's novel Kladivo na čarodějnice and the 1969 film of the same name by Otakar Vávra.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 4,003 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 54 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: April–October: weekends and public holidays 9:00–16:00; May–June: daily except Mon 9:00–17:00; July–August: daily except Mon 9:00–18:00; September: daily except Mon 9:00–17:00.
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 110 CZK, children 75 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 4003 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tours for school groups with commentary on the history of the witch trials and the Renaissance.

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

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