Hrad Košumberk
Castle ruin above Luže with a Renaissance burgrave's house, a castle museum and guided tours on the hour.
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About the museum
Košumberk Castle was founded in the second half of the 13th century, and the first written mention of it dates from 1312. In 1372 it was owned by the lords of Chlum, founders of the Slavata family line, who rebuilt it in the late Gothic style. In 1573 the castle burned down, and around 1600 a Renaissance château was added to it.
In 1684 the Jesuits acquired the complex and established a church and a residence here. At the end of the 18th century the castle was already deserted and gradually decayed. In 1922 the Družstvo pro záchranu hradu Košumberka (Cooperative for the Rescue of Košumberk Castle), to which the estate owner, Prince of Thurn and Taxis, had given the castle, secured the ruins.
Today the torso of the square tower, part of the palace walls, the gate and the remains of the fortifications stand. The only surviving building is the Renaissance burgrave's house, where the castle museum is housed and from which the guided tours set out. The castle is owned and operated by the town of Luže.
Highlights
- Renaissance burgrave's house with the castle museum
- guided tours on the hour, every hour
- torso of the tower, the gate and remains of the fortifications
- castle connected with the history of the Slavatas and the Jesuits
- weddings and cultural events at the castle
Permanent exhibition
- Hradní muzeum v purkrabství – The museum in the Renaissance burgrave's house, from which the guided tours set out.
- Operated by
- Město Luže
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
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| Reduced | 50 KčChildren aged 6 to 18, seniors and holders of ZTP cards. |
| Children & teens | 50 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 18; children under 6 enter free. |
| Seniors | 50 Kč |
| Visitors with disabilities | 50 KčHolders of ZTP cards. |
| Groups | 25 Kč per personGroup admission for kindergartens and primary schools: CZK 25 per child. |
| Families | 250 KčFamily ticket for 2 adults and 2 children under 15. |
| Permit for photography | 30 Kč |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
The nearest railway stop is Chrast u Chrudimi, from where a bus runs to Luže.
The castle is about 25 km east of Chrudim and 19 km south of Vysoké Mýto. From Prague, take the D11 and D35 to the village of Stradouň, and from there it is about 10 km to Luže.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Refreshments at the castle depend on the weather.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
Wedding ceremonies and cultural events take place at the castle.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography requires a permit, which costs CZK 30. |
| Good to know | Guided tours begin on the hour from 10:00 to 16:00. |
