Gallery

The castle from the valley, the towers and the chapels. Tap any photo to view it larger.

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Photography

Best light for photographs

The classic view is from the village road below, in the morning when the sun is on the Great Tower. Photography is allowed in the palace without flash, but the chapels — the rooms you most want to photograph — are off limits; buy the guidebook.

The castle from the air

Plan your visit

Ready to visit Karlštejn Castle?

Choose your tour and time and we handle the rest. Every visit is guided; the castle is closed on Mondays and the Chapels tour runs only from spring to October.