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67 km from base
Hrad Kost is a regional destination served by Buzzem. Check the official destination website for current visitor information before travelling.
Park at the valley bottom and walk up through the Plakánek gorge — 20 minutes through one of Bohemia's most romantic forest gorges — and check the castle website for summer jousting dates.
Best-preserved Gothic castle in the Bohemian Paradise
Dramatic position above the romantic Plakánek valley
Medieval jousting tournaments and historical re-enactments
Unique construction — no corner tower, the whole castle is a tower
The castle is hidden in a valley — invisible from afar, which was a strategic advantage. Ponds in the area suitable for swimming in summer.
Hours may vary by season
The best-preserved Gothic castle in Bohemia with the White Tower
Visit Website →Picturesque town of Fráňa Šrámka with Humprecht Chateau
Visit Website →Seasonal refreshments in the castle grounds
Visit Website →Guesthouse in the historic town of Sobotka, 4 km from the castle
Visit Website →Sign up and get a discount code for your first ride.
See the route from Červený Kostelec, including travel time, distance, and estimated whole-car price.
