How to visit and what to see in Bouzov Castle (Czech Republic): schedules, prices

If in your trip through the Czech Republic you are going to visit the city of Olomouc, in the east of the country, you should know that it is worth visiting visit Bouzov castle,

This pretty fortification It is located just a half hour by car from said city.

El Bouzov castle It is one of the most outstanding fortresses preserved in the Czech Republic, which due to its imposing construction has been the scene of medieval setting movies.

Curiosities history Bouzov castle

This large fortification dates back to the years 1317-1339, when it was built by a Czech noble family from whom it was named.

An important milestone was when in 1696 the castle was acquired by the order of German Knights, who maintained their property until the Second World War, after which it became managed by the Czech state.

What to see when visiting Bouzov Castle

When you visit today Bouzov castle, you should know that the building you now see is not the original.

This was destroyed by a fire in the 1620th century, so in XNUMX a new building was completed.

However, its current configuration dates back to a major reform that took place in Bouzov at the beginning of the XNUMXth century.

In your visit of Bouzov Castle, which is carried out in a tour, in addition to the artistic decoration and furniture from different periods, the most notable thing you can see is the gothic chapel of the fifteenth century.

Bouzov Castle visit schedules

The Bouzov Castle visiting hours near Olomouc, vary depending on the time of year and the type of visit being carried out, as there are several options.

The specific objectives of the basic visiting hours It is every day, July and August, from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m.; in May, June and September, from 9 a.m. to 16 p.m.; and in April and October, only weekends and holidays, from 9 a.m. to 15 p.m.

Please note that in winter the hours are much shorter, and that from November to March the castle is closed for visits.

Bouzov Castle ticket prices

The ticket prices to visit Bouzov Castle They also vary depending on the type of tour to which you sign up.

Thus, the general admission price for guided tour in English It costs 230 crowns (9,32 euros), with a duration of 50 minutes, but throughout the year you have a wide range of themed guided tours with different durations.

To highlight the possibility of climb the castle tower, or to go through the residential rooms, In addition to large rooms that you can visit in the basic visit.

Photos Bouzov castle

Here you have more photos of Bouzov castle What can you visit near Olomouc, to the east of Czech Republic.

Map: where it is and how to get to Bouzov Castle

El Bouzov castle is almost three hours east of Prague y half an hour west of Olomouc.