Karlštejn Castle, Czech Republic

Originaly published Feb 2019

 I’ve been to the Czech Republic twice and both times I’ve been to Prague, however, this time I was a guest of the Central Bohemia Tourist Board and I visited a number of Castles in the region. Karlštejn Castle and Křivoklát Castle are among them and its amazing. You can also read about other Castles in the region.

Address: Karlštejn 172 267 18 Karlštejn (okres Beroun), Czech Republic
Wed Address: www.hrad-karlstejn.cz

Enjoy and let me know what you think when you visit.

Where is Karlštejn Castle?

Karlštejn Castle is located just southwest of Prague, Czechia.

 

How To Get Here

The town of Karlštejn, where the Karlštejn Castle is located is within easy reach of Prague, Czechia. There are a few ways to get here, let’s take a look.

By Air

The closest international airport is the Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) https://www.prg.aero/en#/. There are three terminals, two for Schengen and non-Schengen flights and a third for private charter flights.

Delta Air Lines (DL) from John F. Kennedy, NY (JFK) is the only U.S. airline service the airport. Air Canada (AC) also serves the airport from Toronto.

Here are the airlines that serves the airport:

Aegean Airlines (A3), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Cairo (SM), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air Malta (KM), Air Serbia (JU), AirBaltic (BT), Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ), Austrian Airlines (OS), Azerbaijan Airlines (J2), Blue Bird Airways (BZ), British Airways (BA), Brussels Airlines (SN), Bulgaria Air (FB), China Airlines (CI), Croatia Airlines (OU), Cyprus Airways (CY), Czech Airlines (OK), DV, Delta Air Lines (DL), EasyJet Airlines (U2), El Al Airlines (LY), Emirates (EK), Eqyptair (MS), Etihad Airways (EY), Eurowings (EW), Finnair (AY), FlyDubai (FZ), FlyOne (5F), HH, Hainan Airlines (HU), Iberia Airlines (IB), Icelandair (FI), Jet2.com (LS), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Korean Airlines (KE), LOT Polish (LO), Lufthansa German Airlines (LH), Luxair (LG), MG, Neos Air (NO), Norwegian Air International (D8), Norwegian Air Shuttle (DY), Pegasus Airlines (PC), Play (OG), Qatar Airways (QR), Ryanair (FR), Ryanair UK (RK), SAS (SK), Sky Express (GQ), Smart Wings (QS), SunExpress (XQ), Swiss Airlines (LX), TAP Portugal (TP), Tarom (RO), Transavia (HV), Transavia France (TO), Turkish Airlines – Star Alliance (TK), Volotea (V7), Vueling (VY), W9, Wizz Air (W6), and Wizz Air UK (W4).

You can find more information about Prague and the airlines serving Prague Airport on this post I’ve done about Things To Do In Prague.

By Car

This is the best way to explore the region. You can rent from your favorite car company at the Prague Airport when you arrive. Check out the Car Rental page for options. Use a mapping software such as Google Maps for directions; its about an hour drive and they drive on the right hand hand side of the road.

By Train

As with many of the Czech Republic cites, this one is accessible by rail from Prague. Use Google Maps for a timetable or the PID Web site. Journey time is about an hour or so. The S7 train goes to the Karlštejn train station. You can walk from there or take a taxi.

 

By Bus

There is no direct service from Prague to Karlštejn Castle.

Things To Do

Explore the Karlštejn Castle and the village of Karlštejn. It’s an amazing place and the tour gives you a good idea of what it was like when the Castle was fully functional. The drive to the area is also a very scenic one as well. Check the Web site for cost and times.

You can also find 10 Things To Do Here by using https://www.10in24.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where To Stay

There are a few hotels in the area/village just below the castle.

You may also use the map below to search for a place to stay.

 

 

 

Where To Eat

There are a number of places in the village just below the castle, so you will have no issues about finding a place. Just walk and follow your nose and if you see a place stop and check it out. 

 

 

 

Have you been to Karlštejn Castle? Please leave a comment below if you have or if you have any comments.