Zámek Velké Losiny

About the museum

The chateau in Velké Losiny was built by the important Moravian Žerotín family at the end of the 16th century, on the site of a dilapidated fortress. The exterior façades are decorated with sgraffito in a letter-like pattern (psaníčkové sgrafito), and the rusticated arches of the courtyard arcades already foreshadow the emerging Baroque. When the Baroque arrived, the chateau was richly furnished, and it survived the Thirty Years' War without serious damage. This is why rare interiors have survived, including a collection of tapestries and leather wall hangings.

The Losiny chateau is linked to the so-called witch trials, which took place here between 1678 and 1692 and claimed 56 lives. In 1802 the Liechtenstein family bought the indebted estate. They had the Baroque garden converted into an English landscape park. In the first half of the 19th century they furnished the Empire wing, and later further rooms in the style of the Second Rococo, so that the old chateau became a romantic summer residence.

The chateau has still not been electrified, so evening tours with torches take place in summer. The oldest two-seater sedan chair in the world and the chateau library can also be seen. The complex includes a park with rare trees. The chateau is managed by the National Heritage Institute (NPÚ).

Highlights

• Renaissance interiors of the high chateau with an arcaded gallery
• leather and textile wall hangings and wall carpets from the 17th century
• reminder of the witch trials and a Baroque chapel
• the oldest two-seater sedan chair in the world
• chateau without electricity, evening tours by torchlight
• chateau park with rare trees

Permanent exhibitions

• I. Žerotínové na Losinách – Tour through the Renaissance interiors of the high chateau with its arcaded gallery, leather and textile wall hangings and wall carpets, with a reminder of the witch trials and a Baroque chapel.
• II. Liechtensteinové na Losinách – Tour through the living quarters of the last owners of the chateau at the beginning of the 20th century, with princely rooms, Empire-style salons, bathrooms and a modern kitchen.

Operated by

Národní památkový ústav

Admission & discounts

The price applies to adults aged 25 to 64 for tour I, The Žerotíns at Losiny, with commentary in Czech. Tour II, The Liechtensteins at Losiny, also costs CZK 220 for adults. Free admission is granted to educational supervisors (1 person per 15 children), guides of groups of 15 or more people, holders of an ICOMOS card, holders of culture sector employee cards and holders of free NPÚ tickets. Foreign-language tours are offered in English and German.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

For children, worksheets “S pastelkami po zámku” (With Coloured Pencils Around the Chateau), with interesting facts about the chateau, are available at the ticket office.

Getting there & parking

The chateau lies about 8 km north of Šumperk. Vehicles are not allowed to enter the chateau park.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Weddings / ceremonies

The chateau offers weddings. Details are on the chateau's website.

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