Státní hrad Žebrák
Ruin of the older of two castles above the Stroupinský stream, with a tower used as a lookout and a self-guided tour.
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About the museum
Žebrák Castle was built in the second half of the 13th century as a guard castle of the Zajíc of Valdek lords, at the crossroads of the roads to Křivoklát and Zbiroh. Later it was bought by the Bohemian king John of Luxembourg. In 1351 the firstborn son of Charles IV died at the castle, and from then on the emperor did not like the castle.
Wenceslas IV restored the castle's glory and rebuilt it entirely. After a fire in 1526 the royal chamber gave up the repair and handed the castle over to pledge holders. They searched the castle for hidden treasure, demolishing the walls of the old palace in the process, and the castle turned into a ruin.
Until the flood of 1872 the castle was surrounded by ponds, and until 1926 a local family lived in it. The main tower is now used as a lookout. The castle is managed by the National Heritage Institute (NPÚ) together with the nearby Točník castle.
Highlights
- ruin of the older of the two castles, Žebrák and Točník
- main tower converted into a lookout
- self-guided tour with a written text
- easy to combine with a walk to Točník castle
- Operated by
- Národní památkový ústav, územní památková správa v Praze
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 100 Kč |
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| Reduced | 80 KčSeniors aged 65 and over, young people aged 18–24, and holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards. |
| Children & teens | 30 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children aged 6–17 pay CZK 30; children under 5 enter free. |
| Seniors | 80 KčSeniors aged 65 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | 80 Kčcompanion free · Holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards; a guide of a ZTP/P holder enters free. |
| Students & apprentices | 80 KčYoung people aged 18–24. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Teaching supervision (1 person per 15 children) and the guide of a group of 15 or more enter free. |
The price applies to free access to the castle. Payment is possible by card or in cash.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- 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
A forest path uphill and many steps lead to the castle. Access is very difficult for people with reduced mobility, and the castle is inaccessible to wheelchair users. Dogs on a lead are admitted.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 20 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
The castle has no facilities for children; a children's playground is in the village below the castle.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 500 m to the entrance
The car park below Točník castle is managed by the municipality, and it is about 500 m from Žebrák castle.
Točník castle is about 500 m from Žebrák.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
There is no refreshment stand or toilet at the castle. In the village below there is a grocery shop and two pubs. Bicycles cannot be taken up to the castle, but they can be tied up below it.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | no |
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| Good to know | Self-guided tour of all castle spaces with a written text, which can be bought or borrowed at the ticket office. You can stay at the castle as long as you like. The recommended length of the tour is about 20 minutes. |
