Státní zámek Lemberk
Early Baroque castle above Jablonné v Podještědí with the Fable Hall, stucco decoration, Zdislava's little room and an observation tower.
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About the museum
The predecessor of today's castle was a medieval castle founded in the 1240s by Havel of Lemberk, husband of St Zdislava. Its main tower is the oldest surviving part. The castle gradually lost its Early Gothic appearance and in the mid-16th century was rebuilt as a Renaissance castle. Under the lords of Donín, around 1610, a wooden coffered ceiling with painted fables was made for the main hall, after which the hall is called the Fable Hall (bajkový sál).
From 1620 the estate belonged to Albrecht of Wallenstein, and after his death to the Breda family, who in 1660–1680 invited artists and builders from the Netherlands and Italy and had the castle rebuilt in the early Baroque style with rich stucco work. A Breda summer house with a garden was built nearby. From 1726 the castle belonged to the Gallas family and later the Clam-Gallas family, who used it as a country seat; after 1945 it became state property. During the Seven Years' War the Fable Hall served as a field hospital.
After 1951 a display of household culture was installed here in cooperation with the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague. After part of the cornice fell in 1971, the castle was closed and underwent a general reconstruction; it reopened to the public in July 1992. Today the National Heritage Institute manages it and offers several tour routes, including an exhibition of historical styles and access to the Gothic tower.
Highlights
- Fable Hall with a Renaissance coffered ceiling from 1610
- Knights' Hall with Baroque stucco decoration
- castle chapel of the Descent of the Holy Spirit
- Zdislava's little room and the black kitchen
- exhibition of historical styles with eleven stylised interiors
- climb to the Gothic tower
Permanent exhibitions
- Reprezentační a soukromé prostory (základní okruh) – The tour presents the history of Lemberk and the main representative rooms: the chapel of the Descent of the Holy Spirit, the Fable Hall, the Knights' Hall with stucco work and the apartment of the last Clam-Gallas owners.
- Expozice historických stylů – Eleven stylised interiors, from Classicism through Empire and Biedermeier and historicist styles to Art Nouveau and Cubism, show the development of castle and townhouse living from the 18th to the 20th century.
- Provozní prostory zámku – The tour leads through the lordly flats and office, the black kitchen, a small armoury and Zdislava's little room from the 17th century.
- Operated by
- Národní památkový ústav (územní památková správa na Sychrově)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 220 Kč |
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| Reduced | 180 Kčseniors from 65, young people aged 18–24, holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Children & teens | 70 Kčfree up to age 5 · children aged 6–17 (basic circuit); children aged 0–5 free of charge |
| Seniors | 180 Kčfrom 65 years |
| Visitors with disabilities | 180 Kčcompanion free · holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards; the guide of a ZTP/P holder enters free of charge |
| Students & apprentices | 180 Kčyoung people aged 18–24 |
| Groups (15+ people) | –The teaching supervision of school groups (1 person per 10 children) and the guides of organised groups of 15 or more people enter free of charge; booking is required only for groups. |
| 2nd circuit – Operational Rooms of the castle | 160 Kčreduced CZK 130, children aged 6–17 pay CZK 50; the circuit is not in operation in October 2026 |
| 3rd circuit – Exhibition of Historical Styles (without guide) | 120 Kčreduced CZK 100, children aged 6–17 pay CZK 40 |
| 4th circuit – Tower (without guide) | 80 Kčreduced CZK 60, children aged 6–17 pay CZK 20; booking is not required |
The stated price applies to the basic circuit with a guide in Czech. Holders of free NPÚ tickets and selected cards (e.g. ICOMOS, NPÚ and culture ministry employee cards) also enter free of charge; the conditions differ between circuits. Payment is possible by card or in cash. Tickets are also sold online.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The castle tours are not step-free: the first and third circuits lead through the 1st and 2nd floors, and the second circuit through the ground floor, with high stone thresholds and stairs. Wheelchair users need their own escort, and the visit should be announced by telephone on +420 487 762 305. For visually impaired visitors the castle offers a tactile floor-plan model of the castle (available on loan by arrangement) and a tactile book in Braille; for people with acquired hearing loss a printed text of the basic circuit is available to borrow.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Children aged 6–17 have a considerably lower admission; the castle prepares a separate offer for schools and kindergartens.
Getting there & parking
By car
Paid parking · 400 m to the entrance
A paid car park for cars and coaches lies below the castle, about 400 m from the entrance. Holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards can park directly at the castle.
- Accessible parking
The castle stands in the village of Lemberk near Jablonné v Podještědí.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
Wedding ceremonies are held at the castle.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The basic circuit lasts 60 minutes (no more than 40 people), the second circuit 30 minutes. The exhibition of historical styles and the tower are taken separately, without a guide. The castle offers a special programme for nursery and primary schools. |
