Zámek Valtice
Former seat of the princes of Liechtenstein in the Lednice-Valtice Area, with Baroque state rooms, a château theatre and routes for families.
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About the museum
The château in Valtice grew out of a castle probably founded in the 11th century; from the end of the 14th century it belonged to the Liechtensteins. In the 16th century a four-wing Renaissance building was created, which was kept fortified because of the Turkish threat. From 1608 the château was rebuilt in Baroque style, and the work lasted until around 1684. Karel Eusebius of Liechtenstein had an avenue about seven kilometres long planted towards Lednice, thereby laying the foundation of the Lednice-Valtice cultural landscape.
Baroque alterations in the 17th and 18th centuries were led, among others, by Giovanni Giacomo Tencalla and Antonio Beduzzi, who in 1724 to 1729 reworked the interior and built the château chapel. The medieval castle was finally demolished in 1744 to 1745. In 1790 the château theatre opened; the restored theatre reopened in 2015 and is home to the Národní divadelní a taneční centrum (National Theatre and Dance Centre).
After 1945 the château was confiscated and has since belonged to the state. It is managed by the National Heritage Institute. In 1995 it became a national cultural monument, and since 1996 it has been part of the Lednice-Valtice Area on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today it offers several tour routes, including the representative halls, princely apartments and a route for families, and the château cellars hold a significant wine cellar.
Highlights
- Main representative route through more than twenty halls of the Liechtensteins
- Baroque château theatre and a tour behind the scenes
- Baroque château chapel
- Diana’s Temple and the Na Rajstně colonnade in the surrounding landscape
- Family route Tajemný svět
- Part of the UNESCO Lednice-Valtice Area
Permanent exhibitions
- Hlavní reprezentační okruh – Tour of more than twenty representative halls of the Liechtenstein princes, with a guide.
- Tajemný svět – Exhibition by Arnošt Vašíček on the mysteries of the world, for example dragons, Templars and Egypt; intended mainly for families.
- Operated by
- Národní památkový ústav
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 300 Kč |
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| Reduced | 240 Kčseniors from 65, young people aged 18–24, holders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Children & teens | 90 Kčfree up to age 5 · children aged 6–17; children up to 5 years old free |
| Seniors | 240 Kčfrom 65 |
| Visitors with disabilities | 240 Kčholders of ZTP and ZTP/P cards |
| Students & apprentices | 240 Kčyoung people aged 18–24 |
| Christmas tour of the château (without a guide) | 160 Kčreduced CZK 130, children CZK 50 |
| Tajemný svět (family route, without a guide) | 100 Kčreduced CZK 80, children CZK 30 |
| Diana’s Temple – Rendez-vous | 100 Kčreduced CZK 80, children CZK 30 |
| Behind the curtain of the Baroque theatre | 160 Kčreduced CZK 130, children CZK 50 |
| Baroque château chapel | 60 Kčsingle price for all categories |
| Princely apartments – route II (without a guide) | 180 Kčreduced CZK 140, children CZK 50 |
| Na Rajstně colonnade | 50 Kčchildren aged 6–17: CZK 20, children aged 3–5 free |
The price applies to the main representative route. Payment by card or cash is possible. Reservations are required for most routes only for groups. The herb garden Lu & Tiree Chmelar (CZK 70), the château cellars Vinné sklepy Valtice (from CZK 100) and the Salon vín have their own operators and their own prices.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Access to the château grounds is not restricted. The main route is on the 1st floor and the exhibitions are on the 2nd floor, so step-free access cannot be guaranteed. Dogs may enter the grounds only on a lead and may not enter the interiors.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Baby changing facilities
The Tajemný svět route (45 minutes, exhibition on the mysteries of the world, without a guide, reservation not required) is designed for families. The main toilets have a changing table.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 150 m to the entrance
Car park on the square about 150 m from the château (90 spaces); car park in Pod zámkem street about 350 m away (60 spaces), also suitable for buses.
The château is at Zámek 1 in Valtice. Further information is on the page Přístup a parkování (Access and parking).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
Refreshments at the main ticket office, at a stand in the courtyard, in the café and in the château wine shop; Café Belveder is also on offer. The main toilets have a changing table.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 55 min |
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| Good to know | The main representative route lasts 55 minutes and is led by a guide (maximum 35 persons). Some routes are in Czech only. Cycling, Segways and scooters are prohibited on the grounds; bicycles may be walked through the park. |
