Hrad Helfštýn

Over het museum

Helfštýn Castle was founded at the beginning of the 14th century, most likely by the lords of Linava. It was significantly extended at the latest at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries, when it belonged to the lords of Kravaře. From the last quarter of the 15th century the Pernštejns rebuilt it in the late Gothic style; later the Bruntál-Vrbno family (Bruntálští z Vrbna) lived there, and during their time the extensive Renaissance palace was completed.

At the start of the Thirty Years’ War the castle was briefly occupied by the army of the Estates; later an imperial garrison was stationed there, which withstood two sieges. It was then used by the army, and from the second half of the 18th century it fell into decay. In the mid-19th century the first alterations made the ruin accessible to visitors and allowed cultural events to take place there.

Today the castle is managed by the Comenius Museum in Přerov. The torso of the castle palace was reopened in 2020, and after two hundred years visitors can again reach all of its floors. The castle is also the venue for the annual meeting of the Hefaiston artist blacksmiths, and it houses a unique collection of artistic blacksmithing. The visit also includes an archaeology exhibition and a historical mint in the basement of the Renaissance palace.

Hoogtepunten

• torso of the Renaissance palace, accessible on all floors
• Archaeology at Helfštýn Castle exhibition
• historical mint in the basement of the palace
• collection of artistic blacksmithing
• meeting of the Hefaiston blacksmiths
• guided tour every full hour

Vaste collectie

• Archeologie na hradě Helfštýn – Exhibition of archaeological finds that reveal the distant history of one of the largest fortress complexes.
• Historická mincovna – Exhibition on the historical mint in the basement of the Renaissance palace, in the fourth castle courtyard.
• Expozice paláce a uměleckého kovářství – The torso of the palace, open to visitors since 2020, and a collection of artistic blacksmithing presented in several places around the castle.

Beheerder

Muzeum Komenského v Přerově, příspěvková organizace

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

The prices apply from April to October and include the exhibitions and the palace. In March and November, CZK 100 applies for adults, CZK 50 for pupils, students and pensioners, and CZK 200 for a family ticket (the exhibitions and palace are then closed). Teachers accompanying school trips and heritage conservation staff with an AMG, ICOMOS or ZMS card enter free. Admission may differ at all-day events. It is advisable to carry cash, as a card terminal may not always be available.

Toegankelijkheid

• Rolstoeltoegankelijk: niet aanwezig
• Lift: geen informatie
• Aangepast toilet
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

The castle stands on a hill and the terrain is sloping, mostly unpaved. The interiors and permanent exhibitions are not accessible for wheelchair users without help; with a stairlift only the palace can be reached. The restaurant and toilet facilities in the second courtyard are step-free. For visually impaired visitors there is a plan in Braille and, by arrangement, a guide; guide dogs are allowed. For deaf visitors, printed texts are available in several languages.

Kinderen & gezin

The family ticket applies to 2 adults and up to 3 children.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

The castle lies near the village of Týn nad Bečvou, about 3 km from Lipník nad Bečvou and 15 km from Přerov.

Service & horeca

• Restaurant

There is a restaurant in the second courtyard.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

• Ruimtes te huur
• Bruiloften / trouwceremonies

The castle offers weddings and other services; details are on the website.

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