Explore

Discover one of the biggest castles in the Czech Republic with over 200 rooms, 4 wings, 12 corridors, and 365 windows. Built upon a 12th-century Romanesque fortress, this majestic Baroque castle is perched above the Elbe River in the heart of the historic town of Roudnice nad Labem, approximately 50 km from Prague. Historically serving as the princely and ducal seat of the Lobkowicz family, the castle today is a venue for tours, concerts, festivals, filmmaking, and our award-winning Zámek Lobkowicz Roudnice winery.

Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of Roudnice Castle, journeying through its vast spaces including the library, historic cellars, Baroque chapel with magnificent frescoes, and theater. Tours are enhanced with period photographs, illustrations, portraits, and architectural plans from the Lobkowicz Library & Archives—bringing to life the storied history of this centuries-old residence.

Please check the current tour times and availability at rezervace.vyletnarip.cz, where you can also purchase tickets if needed.

Tour capacity is limited.

Contact: 412 871 148, e-mail: infocentrum@vyletnarip.cz

The ticket office for the castle and chateau tour is located at the Podřipsko Information and Transport Center (Arnoštova 88 / 412 871 501).

History

The Lobkowicz family’s history in this Baroque castle began with the wedding of Princess Polyxena Lobkowicz, née Pernstein (1566–1642) and Zdenko Adalbert Popel, 1st Prince Lobkowicz (1568–1628), in 1603. The castle originally housed the Lobkowicz Library & Archives. Throughout the 20th-century periods of confiscation under the Nazi and Communist regimes, the building was used as a Nazi training school and a military music school, respectively.

Winery

Discover the oldest family winery in the Czech Republic, founded in 1603. With a long history of cultivating wines in the country’s northernmost region, the Zámek Lobkowicz Roudnice winery offers a unique blend of heritage and craftsmanship. Tours and wine tastings are offered in the winery’s historic cellars or directly in the vineyards.

Programs & Events

Private Tours

Book an exclusive private tour with one of our expert curators or a member of the Lobkowicz family.

Education

Explore our arts, history, and preservation-focused educational programs.

Opening Hours

Roudnice Castle

  • Mon-Fri: Closed
  • Sat-Sun: 09:30–15:30

April–June | Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

Timed group tours: 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30


July–August | Tuesday-Sunday and Holidays

Timed group tours: 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30




September–October | Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays

Timed group tours: 10:30, 12:30, 14:30


November–March | Saturday, Sunday, holidays

Guided tours by appointment (min. 10 people, book at least 1 week in advance).

During high season, we offer limited time group guided tours of the exhibit.

Tips for Visitors

References

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