The chateau was built on an island formed by the Vltava River and the Zákolanský Stream.
The first industrial exhibition in the Habsburg Monarchy was held in the park in 1754.
The landscape park contains over 200 species of trees, some rare and exotic.
Count Rudolf Chotek was a prominent figure who helped curate the extensive art collections inside the mansion.
The estate features a 'Deer Park' area that reflects the 18th-century aristocratic obsession with hunting.
The interior includes a unique collection of Far Eastern porcelain brought by the Chotek family during their diplomatic travels.
Veltrusy Chateau is a High Baroque mansion designed by architect Václav Antonín Chotek in 1716, located on an island in the Vltava River. The estate is defined by its unique 'corps de logis' layout, featuring a central oval hall surrounded by radial wings. It is situated within a massive, extensive 300-hectare landscape park designed in the French and later English garden styles. The chateau was commissioned as a summer residence and hunting lodge for the Chotek family. The grounds include several historical neoclassical pavilions, such as the Temple of Friendship and the Egyptian Cabinet, scattered throughout the woodland. The estate has undergone significant restoration following the major 2002 flood which inundated the entire park. The interior displays a preserved collection of late 18th-century noble lifestyle artifacts, including porcelain and glass.
The main courtyard entrance facing the symmetrical wings, or the neoclassical bridges crossing the park streams.
Wear comfortable walking shoes to explore the extensive 300-hectare park grounds.
Check the official website for specialized tour routes, as some areas may be restricted based on restoration progress.
Bring mosquito repellent if visiting during summer months, as the river proximity increases insect activity.
Do not attempt to walk through the entire park without a map, as the trail network is expansive and easy to misjudge.
Closed on Mondays; main chateau tours are seasonal, running from spring through autumn, while the park remains accessible year-round.
Photography is restricted inside the chateau interiors; respect designated pathways in the park to protect rare flora.
