Castles and chateaux — okres Tachov

41 monuments

okres Tachov — 41 castles, chateaux and ruins on the interactive map and in the list below. The best known include Bernartice Castle, Bezemín Castle and Gutštejn Castle.

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

Bernartice Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Bernartice Castle

The fortified residence in Bernartice, with roots dating to at least the fourteenth century, is a listed cultural monument that preserves centuries of architectural and noble history in the Tachov district.

Bezemín Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Bezemín Castle

Hrad Bezemín is a uniquely significant archaeological site near Bezemín in the Tachov district, combining a Slavic hillfort with an associated burial mound cemetery and holding the status of a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic since 1995.

CASTLEO
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Darmyšl Castle

Darmyšl is one of the oldest fortified sites in the Tachov region, perched atop Chlum hill with far-reaching views and a history spanning from prehistory to the early Middle Ages.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Gutštejn Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Gutštejn Castle

The atmospheric ruins of Hrad Gutštejn, a state-protected monument founded around 1300 by the Hroznatovci family, stand freely accessible on a forested spur above the Hadovka stream near Konstantínovy Lázně.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Otročín Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Otročín Castle

Hrad Otročín is a prehistoric hillfort perched on a rocky promontory above the Otročínský potok stream, located about 1.7 kilometres south of the village of Otročín in the Tachov district.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Přimda Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Přimda Castle

Hrad Přimda, one of Bohemia's oldest stone fortifications, is a ruined medieval border castle in the Bohemian Forest whose Romanesque keep — complete with a rare original fireplace and latrine — remains standing to this day.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Sulislav Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Sulislav Castle

The prehistoric hillfort of Hrad Sulislav, perched on a wooded spur above the Sulislav stream in the Tachov district, preserves a rich Eneolithic cultural layer with finds including Cham culture pottery, spindle whorls, and stone tools first documented by archaeologists in 1988.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Třebel Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Třebel Castle

The hilltop site of Hrad Třebel preserves evocative medieval wall fragments alongside an impressive Baroque granary, together forming a protected cultural monument above the village of Třebel in the Tachov district.

Volfštejn Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Volfštejn Castle

Hrad Volfštejn is a state-protected medieval ruin near Černošín, renowned for its well-preserved late-Romanesque bergfried dating to the early thirteenth century.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Šipín Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Šipín Castle

Hrad Šipín is a protected early medieval hillfort near Konstantinovy Lázně whose origins may stretch back to the Late Bronze Age, making it one of western Bohemia's most historically layered archaeological sites.

Švamberk Castle
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Švamberk Castle

Hrad Švamberk, also called Krasíkov, is a romantically ruined Gothic fortress near Konstantínovy Lázně, steeped in Hussite history and protected as a cultural monument of the Plzeň Region since 1964.

Free entryFree parkingDog-friendlyFreely accessible
CASTLEO
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Svojšín Hillfort

Hradiště Svojšín is a prehistoric Eneolithic hillfort rising above the confluence of the Mže River and Dolský Brook, where archaeological excavations have revealed hundreds of ceramic sherds linked to the Cham culture.

Freely accessible
Jánský zámoček
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Jánský zámoček

Jánský zámeček in Broumov is a listed late Baroque to Classicist château with roots possibly predating 1750, founded by the Haimhausen family and currently undergoing private restoration.

Městské opevnění
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Městské opevnění

The medieval town walls of Tachov are celebrated as one of the most complete and best-preserved urban fortification systems in the Czech Republic.

Free entryFree parkingDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Městské opevnění v Plané
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Městské opevnění v Plané

The town fortifications of Planá, dating back to the second half of the fourteenth century, are a rare and well-preserved example of medieval urban defensive architecture in the Tachov region.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Městské opevnění ve Stříbře
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Městské opevnění ve Stříbře

The medieval town fortifications of Stříbro, dating back to the 13th century, played a key role during the Hussite Wars and preserve to this day several notable remains, including Koubek's Gate and a Renaissance passage tower.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Okrouhlé Hradiště
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Okrouhlé Hradiště

Okrouhlé Hradiště is a Bronze Age hillfort in the Tachov district, uniquely associated with the Nynická group, and protected as a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic since 1995.

Hrádek Fortress
Castle
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Hrádek Fortress

The Milíkov hillfort, also known as Hrad Boleslav, is a protected Czech cultural monument occupying a dramatic rocky spur above the confluence of the Mže River and the Otročínský stream near the town of Tachov.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Středověká fortifikace Nový hrad / Zámoček
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Středověká fortifikace Nový hrad / Zámoček

Středověká fortifikace Nový hrad / Zámoček is a protected early medieval fortification site in the Tachov district, known by multiple names and still yielding its secrets to archaeologists.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Svatovítský zámok
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Svatovítský zámok

Svatovítský zámok is a protected cultural monument dramatically situated above the Hamerský stream near Broumov, offering beautiful views across the valley below.

Bezdružice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Bezdružice Chateau

Zámok Bezdružice is a beautifully preserved Classicist manor in the Tachov district, whose origins stretch back to a medieval castle built before 1330.

Bor Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Bor Chateau

Zámok Bor in Bor, Tachov District, is a magnificent Neo-Gothic castle with medieval roots, listed as a protected cultural monument since 1958.

Free parking
Cebiv Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Cebiv Chateau

Zámok Cebiv is an impressive Baroque château from the first half of the 18th century, listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Chodová Planá Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Chodová Planá Chateau

Chodová Planá is home to two listed aristocratic residences — the pseudo-Baroque New Castle, built in 1910–1911 for the Berchem-Heimhausen family, and the historic Old Castle.

Daňkov Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Daňkov Chateau

Zámok Daňkov, a protected cultural monument since 1958, lies southeast of Okrouhlé Hradiště and makes an ideal combined visit with the romantic ruins of Hrad Gutštejn.

Diana Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Diana Chateau

Zámok Diana, a Baroque castle near Rozvadov built by the Kolovrat family in the early 18th century, has been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Halže Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Halže Chateau

The village of Halže, near Tachov, is a compelling destination for history lovers drawn to the haunting traces of the long-vanished Zámok Halže.

Free parking
Lesná Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Lesná Chateau

Zámok Lesná, a noble manor house built around 1700 in the village of Lesná, is a listed Czech cultural monument and a fascinating destination for history lovers visiting the Tachov region.

Lhotka Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Lhotka Chateau

Zámok Lhotka, a state-protected cultural monument since 27 November 2009, is a remarkable historical castle situated in the charming village of Lhotka in the Tachov district of Bohemia.

Nedražice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Nedražice Chateau

Zámok Nedražice is a well-preserved Baroque castle near Kostelec in the Tachov district, built on the foundations of an earlier fortification and now listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Nové Sedliště Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Nové Sedliště Chateau

Zámok Nové Sedliště is a late Baroque château built by František Koller at the end of the 18th century and now listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Nový Haimhausen Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Nový Haimhausen Chateau

Zámok Nový Haimhausen is a historic castle nestled near the Hamerský stream in the Tachov district, whose former independent settlement became part of Broumov after 1945.

Planá Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Planá Chateau

Zámok Planá near Tachov is a centuries-old castle that evolved from a Gothic fortress through Renaissance and Baroque phases to a Neoclassical residence, and today stands as an endangered listed monument with an uncertain future.

Prostiboř Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Prostiboř Chateau

The romantic ruins of Zámok Prostiboř crown a rocky spur above the Úhlavka River, offering both rich history and stunning views across the Tachov district.

Free entryDog-friendlyFreely accessible
Slavice Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Slavice Chateau

Zámok Slavice, a historically significant manor house on the southern edge of the village of Slavice in the Tachov district, has been a protected cultural monument since 19 December 1991.

Svojšín Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Svojšín Chateau

Zámok Svojšín is a superbly preserved 18th-century baroque castle ensemble in the Tachov district, recognized as one of the most significant examples of aristocratic architecture in western Bohemia.

Free parking
Tachov Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Tachov Chateau

Zámok Tachov is a beautifully restored classicist castle with roots in the thirteenth century, open to visitors since 2014 and offering guided tours and an on-site gallery.

Free parking
Trpísty Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Trpísty Chateau

Trpísty Castle (Czech: zámek Trpísty, German: Schloss Trpist) is a late baroque manor house in Trpísty in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic.

Velké Dvorce Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Velké Dvorce Chateau

Zámok Velké Dvorce is a Neo-Baroque château near Přimda with origins dating to the late 17th century, now a listed monument in a critically deteriorated state in urgent need of restoration.

Částkov Chateau
Chateau
CzechiaPlzeňský kraj

Částkov Chateau

Zámok Částkov is a post-1657 château in the Tachov district, built on the site of an ancient fortified seat and protected as a listed cultural monument since 1996.