History
Kost Castle
Hrad Kost
- Check
- Seasonal · Apr–Oct
- ≈1 h 45 min here
One of the best-preserved Gothic castles in the country, built in the 14th century on a sandstone rock in Bohemian Paradise and still owned by the Kinsky family.
- Region
- Hradec Králové Region
- Category
- History
- Coordinates
- 50.4903° N · 15.1351° E
Good to know
Guided tours only, roughly April to October. The castle's old website now belongs to someone else, so check the current times on Mapy.com or by phone before you go.
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 Kost Castle?
- Check before you go: opening days and times vary, so look them up first.
- When can you visit Kost Castle?
- It's seasonal: plan your visit between April and October.
- How much time do you need at Kost Castle?
- Allow about 1 h 45 min on site, plus travel.
- How far is Kost Castle from Prague?
- About 1 h 5 min by car from Prague (78 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Kost Castle?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Hrubá Skála Rock Town, 7 km; Trosky Castle Ruin, 7 km and Prachov Rocks, 11 km (straight-line distances).