Castles and chateaux — okres Jeseník

17 monuments

okres Jeseník — 17 castles, chateaux and ruins on the interactive map and in the list below. The best known include Edelštejn Castle, Frýdberk Castle and Horní Hoštice Castle.

Every site lists its opening hours, admission, GPS coordinates and how to get there.

Edelštejn Castle
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Edelštejn Castle

Hrad Edelštejn, once one of Silesia's largest fortresses near Zlaté Hory, survives today as protected ruins whose 1936 plans reveal a once-mighty stronghold spanning 120 by 65 metres.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Frýdberk Castle
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Frýdberk Castle

The main surviving remnant of Frýdberk Castle in Žulová is its medieval bergfried, which was repurposed as a church tower and is now a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Horní Hoštice Castle
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Horní Hoštice Castle

Hrad Horní Hoštice is a lost medieval stronghold that once stood at the confluence of two streams in the village of Horní Hoštice, leaving almost no physical remains today.

Kaltenštejn Castle
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Kaltenštejn Castle

The ruins of Hrad Kaltenštejn, a medieval Silesian fortress near Černá Voda, stand as a protected cultural monument and a captivating reminder of the region's fortification heritage.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Koberštejn Castle
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Koberštejn Castle

Hrad Koberštejn near Zlaté Hory is a ruined medieval tower that rewards visitors with sweeping views across the mountains and into Poland.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Leuchtenštejn Castle
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Leuchtenštejn Castle

Hrad Leuchtenštejn, hidden in the hills near Zlaté Hory, is a deeply enigmatic medieval ruin founded in the late 13th century and abandoned within just a few decades, leaving almost no trace in historical records.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Orlík Castle
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Orlík Castle

Hrad Orlík is a one-of-a-kind Czechoslovak fortification project conceived primarily as a garrison training centre yet fully capable of serving as a combat stronghold, distinguished by its absence of shared underground passages between its structures.

Městské opevnění ve Vidnavě
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Městské opevnění ve Vidnavě

The medieval town fortifications of Vidnava, whose outline is still defined by the surrounding streets, form a remarkably well-preserved heritage monument at the heart of this quiet Jeseník District town.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Pustý zámok
Chateau
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Pustý zámok

Pustý zámek is a protected medieval ruin nestled in the forests of Račí Valley southwest of Javorník, offering visitors a hauntingly atmospheric glimpse into the Czech Republic's castle heritage.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
CASTLEO
Chateau
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Rittnerův zámoček

Rittnerův zámoček is a charming, officially protected architectural landmark in Bílý Potok, closely associated with the legacy of Rudolf Rittner.

Rychlebský hrad
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Rychlebský hrad

Rychlebský hrad is a mysteriously anonymous medieval ruin in the Rychleby Mountains near Javorník, whose founders, owners, and even original name remain entirely unknown.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Vodní pevnosť Jeseník
Castle
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Vodní pevnosť Jeseník

Vodní pevnosť Jeseník is a superbly preserved medieval water fortress in the centre of Jeseník, housing the regional museum and surrounded by a moat and a beautiful park.

Free parking
Horní Heřmanice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Horní Heřmanice Chateau

Although demolished in the 1980s, Zámok Horní Heřmanice and its scenic landscaped park retain protected cultural heritage status in the Czech Republic in recognition of their historical and architectural value.

Hukovice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Hukovice Chateau

Zámok Hukovice is a modest yet historically significant former manor in the village of Hukovice, once serving as the seat of the local Vogt and a centre of administrative power in the Jeseník region.

Jánský Vrch Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Jánský Vrch Chateau

Jánský Vrch (German: Schloß Johannesberg) is a castle located in the Jeseník District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic.…

Free parking
Velké Kunětice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Velké Kunětice Chateau

Zámok Velké Kunětice is a listed cultural monument nestled in the heart of its namesake village, closely tied to the region's centuries-old marble quarrying and lime-burning heritage.

Vidnava s parkem Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaOlomoucký kraj

Vidnava s parkem Chateau

Zámok Vidnava s parkem is a protected cultural monument set within a sweeping park near the Church of St. Catherine in the Silesian town of Vidnava, forming a centrepiece of the town's historic conservation zone.