Castle operation uninterrupted! Construction works are underway at the castle as part of the second phase of restoration. The castle is fully operational during the renovation and the visiting hours listed on this website are valid.
The Lower Castle
Read the castle like an open book
The guided tour is focused on the unique decorations in the south wing of the Lower Castle (from renaissance to the 19th century). The visitors may see restoration probes of paintings - from the renaissance fresco-secco decorations to the art-nouveau patterns. They can also admire a small part of an unique and exceptionally preserved renaissance beamed ceiling.
The castle is presented before the renovations and reconstructions, damaged by the lack of maintenance and inappropriate adaptions from the 20th century. The guided tour is provisional; there are no furnishings in the interiors.
The tour is available only with a guide.
The guided tours are in Czech. Because of operating reasons there is no English text or translation available yet! We are sorry for the inconvenience.
For a possibility of a tour with an English speaking guide, please contact the castle administration.
Copyright: Author: Jarmila Sajtlová and Pavel Berit, photo is not a subject of Creative Commons
Copyright: Author: Jarmila Sajtlová and Pavel Berit, photo is not a subject of Creative Commons
Copyright: Author: Jarmila Sajtlová and Pavel Berit, photo is not a subject of Creative Commons
Copyright: Author: Jarmila Sajtlová and Pavel Berit, photo is not a subject of Creative Commons
Copyright: Author: Jarmila Sajtlová and Pavel Berit, photo is not a subject of Creative Commons
Ideal for those interested in an advanced guided tour.
Opening hours
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 9.-31. 10. | sat–sun | 12.00 – 16.00 |
| 1. 11.-31. 12 | closed | |
| 2024 | ||
| 1. 1-31. 3. | closed | |
In September and October the tour starts on Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 and at 16:00.
Admission
- Category Price
- Regular 120 CZK
- Reduced (youth 18–24 years old, seniors older than 65 years) 100 CZK
- Children 6–17 years 40 CZK
- Children 0–5 years free
- Teacher supervision (1 person per 15 children) free
- Guide accompanying a group of at least 15 persons free
- Special cards and tickets issued by the National Heritage Institute free
- More detailed information about discounts will be provided at the ticket office or by phone.
Other tours
Renaissance in Šumava mountains
this tour is available today 10.00 – 16.00
180 CZK (full admission)
duration 45 minutes
max. 15 people
reservation recommended
Vimperk from eighteen different angles
this tour is available today 10.00 – 16.00
120 CZK (full admission)
unlimited
reservation needed for groups only
For true history lovers, there is a tour focused on the period when Vimperk was the castle guarding the Golden Path.
this tour is not available today
220 CZK (full admission)
duration 60 minutes
max. 15 people
reservation needed for groups only
At a time when the castles are usually asleep, the most interesting places of the Upper Castle and Middle Ages summer tours are ready to be visited.
this tour is not available today
180 CZK (full admission)
duration 45 minutes
max. 15 people
reservation needed for groups only