Castles and chateaux — Liberecký kraj

All that survives of the once-grand Berkovský zámeček in Sloup is a remnant of its gates, now protected as a cultural monument.

Bredovský letohrádek is a protected early Baroque summer palace near Jablonné v Podještědí, holding the prestigious status of a National Cultural Monument since 2002.

Chudý hrádek is a 14th-century castle ruin set on a rocky ridge above the Dolský stream valley, around six kilometres north-west of Dubá in the Česká Lípa district.

Haléřova pevnosť is a medieval stronghold whose strategic hilltop site above the Lusatian Neisse in Liberec's Machnín district preserves the memory of the fortifications that once guarded the valleys of northern Bohemia.

Horní pevnosť ve Volfarticích is a remarkably preserved medieval fortress in the village of Volfartice, now protected as a listed cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Bezděz Castle (Czech: hrad Bezděz) is a Gothic castle in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Česká Lípa.…

Hrad Bradlec is a protected medieval castle ruin crowning a 542-metre basalt hill near Jičín in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.

Chlum-Kozlov is a medieval rock-cut castle near Turnov, dating from the late thirteenth to early fourteenth century, whose preserved chambers and fortification traces have been a protected cultural monument since 1964.

Hrad Dolní Oldřiš was a medieval frontier fortress located in the village of the same name in northern Bohemia, near the Polish border, of which no visible remains survive today.

The ruins of Hrad Dolní Štěpanice, set on a spur at roughly 565 metres above sea level near Benecko, are a protected cultural monument preserving the atmospheric traces of a medieval stronghold.

Drábovna is a dramatic sandstone plateau in Český ráj, split by deep ravines into a labyrinthine rock town high above the Jizera River near Malá Skála.

Nothing remains of the medieval castle that gave Dubá its name, its former site now occupied by an ordinary residential neighbourhood.

Hrad Děvín is a protected medieval castle ruin crowning a 436-metre hill in the Česká Lípa district, set within the beautiful Děvín a Ostrý nature reserve.

Hrad Falkenberk is a state-protected medieval ruin atop Sokol hill in the Lužické hory, near Jablonné v Podještědí, dating to the early fifteenth century.

Hrad Fredevald is a quietly atmospheric ruined castle hidden in the Lusatian Mountains near Česká Kamenice, protected as a Czech cultural monument.

Frýdštejn Castle (German: Burg Friedstein) is a castle ruin in Frýdštejn in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It is one of three castles in Jablonec nad Nisou District.…

Hamrštejn (German: Hammerstein) is a castle ruin located on the outskirts city of Liberec, Czech Republic. The stone castle was founded on a rocky outcrop, in a bend of the Lusatian Neisse.…

Hrad Hřídelík is a protected medieval rock castle ruin perched on a monolithic sandstone block on the southern edge of Blíževedly, near the Kokořínsko – Máchův kraj Protected Landscape Area.

Hrad Jestřebí is a ruined 14th-century cliff castle rising above the village of Jestřebí in the Liberec Region, built by the Berkovec of Dubá nobility and protected as a Czech cultural monument since 1958.

Hrad Jezdec is a ruined medieval rock fortress perched on a granite spur above Kateřina Valley in Liberec's Ruprechtice district, where it once guarded the road to Frýdlant and today offers visitors a rewarding viewpoint alongside rich archaeological finds.

Jiljov is a deliberately constructed Romantic-era folly ruin near Holany, built in the early nineteenth century as a picturesque addition to the landscape around Zahrádecký zámek and protected as a cultural monument since 1965.

Hrad Kavčiny is a vanished medieval fortress near Valdštejn in the Semily district, whose earthwork remains still hint at the strategic importance this part of Bohemian Paradise once held.

Hrad Kláštenec, a long-forgotten fortress on the hill of Babylon near Lomnica nad Popelkou, once guarded the eastern edge of the Bohemian Paradise from an elevation of 631 metres.

Hrad Kozlov is a compact yet evocative medieval ruin set among dramatic melaphyre outcrops on the Kozlov hill in the Ještěd-Kozákov Ridge, dating from the fourteenth century and protected as a cultural monument since 1964.

The overgrown ruins of Hrad Košťálov crown a hill above the village of the same name and are protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Hrad Kumburk is a protected Gothic castle ruin crowning a 639-metre hilltop on the edge of Český raj, offering visitors a challenging climb and spectacular views over the surrounding landscape.

Hrad Kvítkov is a protected medieval castle ruin near the village of Kvítkov in the Česká Lípa district, dramatically perched on sandstone rocks at around 315 metres above sea level.

The ruins of Hrad Milčany, a state-protected medieval fortress nestled between two scenic ponds near Holany in the Českolipsko region, offer visitors a captivating glimpse into the turbulent borderland history of Bohemia.

Milštejn (Czech: hrad Milštejn, German: Mühlstein) are the remaining ruins of a castle in the north of the Czech Republic.…

Hrad Návarov is a protected medieval ruin set above the confluence of the Kamenice River and Zlatník stream in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.

Hrad Nístějka is a protected medieval ruin dramatically set on a rocky spur above the confluence of the Jizera River and Farský Brook, easily reached by a yellow hiking trail from Vysoké nad Jizerou.

Hrad Ralsko is a medieval castle ruin perched on a hilltop in North Bohemia, offering dramatic surviving walls up to 5.6 metres thick and a breathtaking panoramic view stretching to landmarks across the region.

Hrad Roimund is a 14th-century ruined castle perched on a rocky spur of the Ještěd-Kozákov Ridge near Chrastava, now a protected cultural monument nestled in the forests of the Liberec region.

Ronov Castle (Czech: hrad Ronov) is a castle ruin northeast of Blíževedly in the Česká Lípa District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.…

Rotštejn (German: Rothenstein) is a ruined rock castle around 9 kilometres (6 mi) east of Turnov on the border of the Nature Reserve "Klokočské rocks".…

Starý Berštejn is a listed 15th-century castle ruin crowning a basalt hill near Dubá in the Česká Lípa district, offering sweeping views across northern Bohemia.

Trosky Castle (Czech: Hrad Trosky) is a castle ruin in the municipality of Troskovice in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic and its name translates literally as "ruins" or "debris".…

Valdštejn Castle (Czech: hrad Valdštejn, German: Waldstein) is an early Gothic fortress near Turnov, in the Czech Republic.…

Hrad Velenice is a protected medieval ruin set above the Svitavka River near Zákupy, offering visitors a serene journey through centuries of Bohemian history.

Hrad Winterstein is one of the Lusatian Mountains' most enigmatic castles, its precise location near Jablonné v Podještědí still debated by historians to this day.

Hrad Zbirohy is a 14th-century medieval ruin set on the Zbiroh Rocks above the Jizera River near Turnov, preserved as a protected cultural monument.

Hrad Zbyny is a secluded medieval castle ruin hidden above the Wild Valley in the Českolipsko region, shrouded in dense forest within the former Ralsko military zone.

The ruins of Hrad u Hostíkovic sit on a romantic island in Milčanský Pond near Česká Lípa, forming a protected cultural monument and a rare window into the medieval history of northern Bohemia.

Hrad u Hvězdy is a tranquil ruin tucked away near the nature monument Pod Hvězdou in the Liberec Region, offering a captivating blend of medieval history and protected natural landscape.

Klokočský hrádek is a medieval castle ruin near Rotštejn that has been closed to the public since 2002, as it lies within the protected boundaries of the Český ráj landscape reserve.

Liberecký zámok is an elegant 18th-century Classicist château in the heart of Liberec, celebrated both as a historic aristocratic seat and as the former home of one of the world's largest glassware exhibitions.

The Rohan Hunting Lodge in Lomnice nad Popelkou is a protected cultural monument celebrated for its romantic architecture and its history as a noble retreat for hunting parties.

The hunting lodge Smědava, set in the Jizera Mountains, was an elegant aristocratic retreat at the heart of the Clam-Gallas family's prized game preserve.

Myší zámok is a picturesque sandstone islet in the middle of Mácha Lake, preserving the remains of a medieval structure amid enchanting natural surroundings.

The well-preserved medieval town fortification of Český Dub, listed as a national cultural monument, forms the heart of the town's protected heritage zone proclaimed in 1992.

The surviving fragments of Jablonné v Podještědí's medieval town fortification, dating to the 13th or 14th century, are listed cultural monuments that give the town its distinctive historical character.

The town fortifications of Frýdlant are a nationally listed cultural monument and a cornerstone of the Frýdlant v Čechách Urban Conservation Zone, proclaimed in 1992.

Pevnosť Tlustec in Velký Valtinov is a historically significant medieval fortified residence now surviving as a ruined listed monument in urgent need of preservation.

Pustý zámok is a hauntingly beautiful ruined rock castle set amid the protected landscape of Kokořínsko – Máchův kraj, offering a compelling blend of medieval history and dramatic natural scenery.

The rock castle ruin of Svojkov, nestled on the northern edge of its namesake village in the Česká Lípa district, is a protected cultural monument that enchants visitors with its romantic, fairytale atmosphere amid the northern Bohemian countryside.

Vranov rock castle, rising above Malá Skála on the Jizera River, captivates visitors with its romantically rebuilt sandstone ruins, rock-carved staircases, and breathtaking views over the North Bohemian landscape.

Vodní hrad Lipý is a restored Gothic water castle ruin in the centre of Česká Lípa, today serving as a cultural venue and a listed heritage monument.

Zámok Doksy is a beautifully preserved 16th-century Renaissance castle in the Liberec Region that opened its doors to the public in 2019, offering museum exhibitions and guided routes devoted to the noble Valdštejn-Vartenberk family.

Zámok Dolní Valtinov, a Baroque-era manor house in the tranquil village of Velký Valtinov near Jablonné v Podještědí, is a protected cultural monument cherished for its historical and architectural value.

Zámok Frýdlant, a medieval castle and Renaissance château perched above the Smědá River in the Jizera Mountains, is one of the Czech Republic's most treasured monuments and the oldest castle museum in Central Europe, open to visitors since 1801.

Grabštejn (German: Grafenstein) is a castle in Chotyně in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.…

Zámok Horní Branná is a listed Czech cultural monument and fortified historic residence dominating the village centre, conveniently located along a red-marked trail connecting to the Krkonoše mountains.

Zámok Horní Libchava is a beautifully preserved late Renaissance château in North Bohemia, notable for its centuries-long stewardship by the Knights of Malta and its ongoing restoration as a protected Czech cultural monument.

Zámok Horní Police is a beautifully preserved seventeenth-century Baroque château near Česká Lípa, set within a listed historic park and surrounded by charming countryside.

Houska Castle (Czech: Hrad Houska) is an early Gothic castle in the municipality of Blatce in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It lies about 47 km (29 mi) north of Prague.…

Zámok Hrubá Skála is a historic château in the heart of the Bohemian Paradise, born from a medieval fortress and still enchanting visitors with its romantic sandstone surroundings.

Hrubý Rohozec (German: Groß Rohosetz) is a castle in Turnov, Czech Republic. The original structure was connected to a polygonal tower by a defensive wall.…

Zámok Jesenný is a historic manor in the village of Jesenný in the Semily district, serving as a proud landmark and a cherished part of the region's rich cultural heritage.

Zámok Jilemnice is a protected cultural monument set in the heart of the town of Jilemnice, offering visitors a beautiful park and a rich historical atmosphere.

Zámok Krompach, a protected cultural monument in the Liberec Region, is a beautifully preserved manor house that today serves as a boarding school, keeping its historic rooms alive for future generations.

Zámok Kuřívody is a Renaissance noble residence in the Ralsko area, listed as a Czech cultural monument and currently undergoing gradual private restoration.

Lemberk Castle (Czech: zámek Lemberk) is a castle in Jablonné v Podještědí in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It is located in the Lusatian Mountains.

Zámok Lomnice nad Popelkou is a medieval castle-turned-landmark in the heart of Lomnice nad Popelkou, listed as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic for its centuries of layered history and architecture.

The Neoclassical Zámok Lázně Libverda, built around 1800 for Count Kristián Filip Clam-Gallas, today functions as a spa pavilion and is listed as a state-protected cultural monument.

Zámok Malá Skála is a privately owned, protected cultural monument rising above the Jizera River, formerly known simply as Skála until 1775.

Zámok Malý Rohozec delights visitors with its unique setting inside a working brewery in Turnov, where historic castle architecture and living craft traditions come together in perfect harmony.

Zámok Mimoň, built in 1570 on the Ploučnice River, was demolished in 1985, leaving only its tranquil riverside park as a reminder of its centuries-long history.

Nová louka is a mountain meadow in the municipality of Bedřichov in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic, protected as a nature reserve. It is located in the Jizera Mountains.

Berštejn Castle is a 16th-century Czech castle located just outside the village of Dubá in the Doksy municipality. Berštejn also refers to a chateau near the castle.

Zámok Nový Falkenburk in Jablonné v Podještědí is a Renaissance-founded manor remodelled in Baroque and Neo-Baroque styles that now operates as a children's home and can only be viewed from the outside.

Zámok Návarov is a protected cultural monument in the village of Návarov, Zlatá Olešnice, cherished for its authentic architecture and its deep roots in Bohemian history.

Zámok Sloup v Čechách is a fine High Baroque château built in 1730–1733 for the Kinský family, today administered by the Liberec Region and listed as a protected cultural monument since 1958.

Zámok Studenec is an abandoned pseudo-Renaissance castle in the village of Studenec near Jilemnice, whose grand façade and uncertain future make it a compelling yet melancholy destination for heritage enthusiasts.

Zámok Stvolínky is a seventeenth-century early Baroque castle near Česká Lípa, cherished as a protected cultural monument in the Liberec Region.

Zámok Svijany is a beautifully preserved castle complex near Turnov, comprising a two-wing manor, a chapel, a walled courtyard, and a sweeping park, protected as a cultural monument since 1966.

Sychrov Castle (Czech: zámek Sychrov) is a castle in Sychrov in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It is a unique example of Neo-Gothic castle architecture from the second half of the 19th century.…

Vartenberk is a Renaissance château near Stráž pod Ralskem in the Liberec Region, evolved from a medieval Gothic fortress and protected as a cultural monument since 1968.

Zámok Velký Valtinov is a rare and well-preserved example of rural Baroque architecture in northern Bohemia, listed as a protected cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Built around 1900 as a pseudo-Renaissance family seat for the Ginzkey dynasty, Zámok Vratislavice nad Nisou has survived nationalisation, fire, and decades as a workers' dormitory to re-emerge today as a charming hotel amid its historic seven-hectare park.

Château Vítkovec is a listed cultural monument nestled on a sandstone hill within the Vřísek game preserve near Zahrádky in the Česká Lípa District, forming a cherished part of the Zahrádecko Landscape Heritage Zone.

Zámok Zahrádky is a historically rich Renaissance and Baroque château in the Liberec Region that, after a devastating 2003 fire, now offers limited tours under the stewardship of Charles University, set within a publicly accessible park beside the nature monument Peklo.

The Zbinsko hermitage is a rock-carved historical monument hidden in the Divoké Valley within the former Ralsko military zone, often mistakenly identified as the nearby ruins of Zbyny Castle.

Zámok Zákupy is a beautifully preserved Rococo château on the Svitavka River in northern Bohemia, featuring English and French gardens, a historic moat, and protected cultural monument status.

Červený dům is a 16th-century Renaissance summer palace in the heart of Česká Lípa, listed as a protected cultural monument and located next to the historic water castle Lipý.

Zámoček Pachtů z Rájova is a beautifully restored Rococo manor house in Jablonné v Podještědí, listed as a protected cultural monument and now serving as a cultural venue for the local community.