Hrad Hukvaldy
One of the largest ruins in the Czech Republic, the former seat of the Olomouc bishops above the village of Hukvaldy, with a Renaissance palace, guided tours and exhibitions.
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About the museum
The exact date of the founding of Hukvaldy Castle is not known. The first written mention dates from 1285, and from 1359 the castle was permanently owned by the Olomouc bishops, to whom Emperor Charles IV gave it after its redemption. During the Hussite Wars and the Margrave Wars it was besieged and pledged by various owners.
After 1469 Bishop Tas of Boskovice began rebuilding the castle as a new episcopal residence, and his brother Dobeš continued mainly with improving its defences. The castle thus became an extensive fortified residence, whose massive ruin still counts among the largest in the country. In the 19th century the castle was altered, and on 5 October 1762 a fire struck the castle, after which it ceased to be a lived-in residence.
Today the castle belongs to the Beskydy Museum Frýdek-Místek. Visitors can walk around the site at their own pace, visit the restored Renaissance palace with a guided tour, and see a seasonal exhibition. A road about 1.5 km long leads from the village to the castle through the Hukvaldy game preserve (Oboru Hukvaldy).
Highlights
- one of the largest castle ruins in the Czech Republic
- Renaissance palace accessible with a guide
- guided tour with commentary
- views from the castle grounds
- path through the game preserve past Liška Bystroušky (The Cunning Little Vixen)
- Operated by
- Muzeum Beskyd Frýdek-Místek, příspěvková organizace
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 120 Kč |
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| Reduced | 75 Kčchildren aged 4 to 14, students with an ISIC card up to age 26, seniors over 65, adult holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Children & teens | 75 Kčfree up to age 3 · children aged 4 to 14; children under 4 free |
| Seniors | 75 Kčover 65, with proof of age |
| Visitors with disabilities | 75 Kčcompanion free · adult holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards; children, students and seniors with ZTP and ZTP/P, and one companion of a ZTP/P holder, free |
| Students & apprentices | 75 KčISIC, up to age 26 |
| Groups (10+ people) | 75 Kč per personSchool groups pay CZK 75 per person (tour plus CZK 10); groups of 10 or more book special tours. |
| Families | 315 Kč2 adults, 2 children aged 4 to 14 and 1 dog; the variant with 3 children costs CZK 350 |
| Family ticket – 2 adults, 3 children aged 4 to 14, 1 dog | 350 Kč |
| Surcharge for guided tour – adult | 30 Kčreduced CZK 15; family CZK 95 (2 children) / CZK 105 (3 children) |
| Dog | 10 Kč |
Admission prices apply from 1 January 2026 for the whole day and are paid in advance. Holders of the Beskydy Card pay CZK 95 (children CZK 50); holders of the Multisport card pay CZK 0 (the guided tour is paid extra). Free admission for children under 4, holders of ICOM, AMG ČR, ICOMOS and Zväz múzeí na Slovensku cards, and holders of press cards. In case of doubt, a height of 150 cm decides whether a visitor is under 15. Cultural events have their own admission prices.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
An asphalt road about 1.5 km long leads from the village through the Obora game preserve and is suitable for pushchairs too. The operator does not state whether the castle itself is step-free.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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| Family ticket | 315 Kč · 2 adults, 2 children aged 4 to 14 and 1 dog; the variant with 3 children costs CZK 350 |
- Family tours & workshops
There is a family ticket (including a dog) for families; a search game, The Princess Enchanted in Time, and experiential workshops for children aged 4 to 14 are on offer.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Hukvaldy-hotel · 1.5 km
The nearest bus stop is Hukvaldy-hotel; from there it is about 1.5 km on foot to the castle.
By car
Paid parking
Cars are parked in the village of Hukvaldy in two paid car parks; from there you continue on foot.
The castle lies about 14 km from Frýdek-Místek and 9 km from Příbor. Motor vehicles and bicycles are not allowed to enter the game preserve.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 75 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The guided tour lasts 65 to 75 minutes and leads up to the Renaissance palace (no more than 40 people; groups must be booked at least 3 working days in advance on +420 558 699 323). Start times: April and October at 9:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 14:30; May and September at 9:30, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:00; June to August at 9:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:00 and 16:30. Tours do not take place during all-day cultural programmes. |
