History
Konopiště Chateau
Zámek Konopiště
- Walk-in
- Seasonal · Apr–Nov
- ≈1 h 45 min here
- Usually closed Mondays
Country seat of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este, whose assassination in Sarajevo set off the First World War. Thousands of his hunting trophies line the corridors, alongside one of Europe's richest armouries and a rose garden.
- Region
- Central Bohemian Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 49.7796° N · 14.6561° E
Good to know
Guided tours Tuesday to Sunday from April to October and at weekends in November; English audio guides can be hired for the three main routes. The park and rose garden are good for a walk afterwards. Summer weekends are busy – tickets can be bought online.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Konopiště Chateau?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Konopiště Chateau?
- It's seasonal: plan your visit between April and November.
- How much time do you need at Konopiště Chateau?
- Allow about 1 h 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Konopiště Chateau from Prague?
- About 50 min by car from Prague (50 km), without traffic.
- Is Konopiště Chateau open on Mondays?
- Usually not – it's closed on Mondays, so plan another day of the week.
- What else is near Konopiště Chateau?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Velké Popovice Brewery (Kozel), 16 km; Český Šternberk Castle, 20 km and Blaník Hill, 22 km (straight-line distances).