Castles and chateaux — okres Rychnov nad Kněžnou

26 monuments

okres Rychnov nad Kněžnou — 26 castles, chateaux and ruins on the interactive map and in the list below. The best known include Bartošovice Castle, Borovnice Castle and Dobřany Castle.

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

Bartošovice Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Bartošovice Castle

The planned artillery fortress of Bartošovice in the Orlické hory mountains was never built, as the terrain of Zadní vrch proved fatally unsuitable for artillery deployment, and the saved resources were used instead to strengthen the nearby fortress of Hanička.

Borovnice Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Borovnice Castle

Hrad Borovnice was a medieval fortress that once stood beside the local manor in the village of Borovnice, Rychnov nad Kněžnou district, leaving almost no visible remains today.

Dobřany Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Dobřany Castle

Hrad Dobřany is a state-protected medieval castle ruin dating from the second half of the 13th century, set on a rocky spur west of the village of Dobřany in the Rychnov nad Kněžnou district.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Hanička Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Hanička Castle

Hanička is a remarkable fortification built in the late 1930s as part of Czechoslovakia's border defences and later secretly converted into a nuclear fallout shelter during the Cold War.

N-Sk-S 48 U stodol Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

N-Sk-S 48 U stodol Castle

Casemate N-Sk-S 48 U stodol is a two-directional, right-wing infantry fortification of the Skutina fortress complex, notable for its atypical armoured layout dictated by the local terrain.

Free parking
N-Sk-S 49 Pod lesem Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

N-Sk-S 49 Pod lesem Castle

Infantry blockhouse N-Sk-S 49 Pod lesem is a two-sided, double-wing Czechoslovak concrete fortification equipped with cannons, heavy machine guns, and a planned artillery observation bell to coordinate fire with neighbouring structures along the Skutina fortress line.

Potštejn Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Potštejn Castle

Hrad Potštejn is an expansive medieval castle ruin perched on a forested hilltop in eastern Bohemia, recognized as a protected cultural monument and one of the most prominent landmarks of the Podorlicko region.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Skuhrov Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Skuhrov Castle

Hrad Skuhrov is a ruined medieval castle on a rocky spur above Skuhrov nad Bělou, dating to the late thirteenth century and now protected as a heritage site.

Free entryFree parkingDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Skutina Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Skutina Castle

Hrad Skutina is a commanding interwar artillery fortress in the Orlické Mountains, built in 1937 to guard Czechoslovakia's northern border against Nazi aggression.

Velešov Castle
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Velešov Castle

Hrad Velešov is a brief but historically significant fourteenth-century castle ruin set on a forested hilltop in the Orlické hory, just a kilometre from Potštejn, and protected as a Czech cultural monument since 1964.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Kostelec nad Orlicí
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Kostelec nad Orlicí

The New Château in Kostelec nad Orlicí is a protected 19th-century landmark set within the picturesque Kostelecký zámecký park, blending rich history with serene natural beauty.

Free parking
Nový hrad
Castle
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Nový hrad

Nový hrad, also known as Klečkov, is a protected medieval ruin dramatically set on a rocky spur above a bend in the Bělá River, northeast of Skuhrov nad Bělou.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Starý zámok Kostelec nad Orlicí
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Starý zámok Kostelec nad Orlicí

Starý zámok Kostelec nad Orlicí is a nationally listed aristocratic residence at the heart of the historic town, serving as an enduring reminder of the noble families who shaped the region's history.

Free parking
Bolehošťská Lhota Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Bolehošťská Lhota Chateau

Zámok Bolehošťská Lhota is a charming hunting château perched on a gentle hill above the hamlet of Bolehošťská Lhota, offering commanding views of the countryside between Opočno and Týniště nad Orlicí.

Borovnice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Borovnice Chateau

The village of Borovnice in eastern Bohemia was once home to a small manor house whose nearly vanished remains still hint at a centuries-old noble past.

Doudleby nad Orlicí Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Doudleby nad Orlicí Chateau

Zámok Doudleby nad Orlicí is a rare Renaissance château celebrated for its extraordinary all-over sgraffito decoration and its centuries-long connection to the noble Bubna of Litice family.

Free entryFree parkingDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Dvoreček Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Dvoreček Chateau

Zámok Dvoreček, once known as Žloutkovský dvor or Malý dvor, was a historic noble residence in Kostelec nad Orlicí that, though now largely vanished, remains a testament to the rich aristocratic past of eastern Bohemia.

Free parking
Kvasiny Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Kvasiny Chateau

Zámok Kvasiny is a protected Baroque château in the village of Kvasiny, enriched by Empire-style alterations and cherished as an essential landmark of East Bohemia since 1958.

Opočno Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Opočno Chateau

Opočno Castle (Czech: zámek Opočno) is a complex of buildings comprising a former aristocratic residence located in the East Bohemian town of Opočno, Czech Republic.…

Potštejn Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Potštejn Chateau

Zámok Potštejn is a historically rich château set above the charming village of Potštejn in eastern Bohemia, offering visitors a glimpse into centuries of fascinating heritage amid serene countryside.

Free parking
Pádolí Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Pádolí Chateau

Zámok Pádolí is a historic hunting lodge nestled in the Orlické hory mountains that now welcomes visitors as a charming pension amid beautiful highland nature.

Accommodation
Rokytnice v Orlických horách Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Rokytnice v Orlických horách Chateau

Zámok Rokytnice v Orlických horách is a former Renaissance castle, founded in 1567 and later transformed into a striking Baroque residence, that stands as a proud symbol of the village's rich architectural heritage.

Free parking
Rychnov nad Kněžnou Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Rychnov nad Kněžnou Chateau

The Baroque château of Rychnov nad Kněžnou, likely designed by Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel, is one of the finest Baroque ensembles in Bohemia and houses a remarkable museum with a historic picture gallery and Kolowrat family collections.

Free parking
Skalka Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Skalka Chateau

Zámok Skalka is a beautifully preserved Baroque château in the village of Podbřezí, recognised as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Častolovice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Častolovice Chateau

Zámok Častolovice is one of the finest surviving Renaissance châteaux in the Czech Republic, offering visitors stunning interiors, a serene park, and an enduring sense of noble history.

Free parking
Černíkovice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaKrálovéhradecký kraj

Černíkovice Chateau

Zámok Černíkovice is a graceful Classicist manor house on the banks of the Bělá river near Rychnov nad Kněžnou, protected as a Czech cultural monument since 1964.