The current Neo-Gothic facade was commissioned by Princess Eleonore of Schwarzenberg to emulate Windsor Castle.
The castle library contains over 12,000 volumes, many featuring original 19th-century leather bindings.
The interior includes a 'smoking room' with walls decorated in patterned leather, a rarity in Central European chateaus.
The castle’s kitchen system was revolutionary for its time, utilizing a dedicated lift to transport food to the upper levels.
The original 13th-century castle underwent a Baroque transformation before its 19th-century Neo-Gothic rebuild.
The castle’s glass collection is one of the largest of its kind in the Czech Republic, originating from the Schwarzenberg glassworks.
The hunting hall features a display of antlers and weapons totaling thousands of pieces, reflecting the family's historical passion for forestry.
The castle park includes over 400 species of trees and shrubs, including exotic varieties planted during the mid-19th century.
The State Chateau of Hluboká is a 19th-century Neo-Gothic landmark inspired by England's Windsor Castle. It stands on the site of a 13th-century royal castle, which was fundamentally reconstructed by the Schwarzenberg noble family. The exterior features white masonry, elaborate stone carvings, and 11 distinct towers. The interior retains original 19th-century furnishings, an extensive collection of historical weapons, and a notable wood-carved library. The structure includes 140 rooms and a large English-style park spanning approximately 30 hectares. The castle transitioned from a military fortification to a luxurious residential seat following successive Baroque and Romantic architectural modifications. It is currently managed by the National Heritage Institute of the Czech Republic.
The main castle courtyard or from the walking path in the park looking up at the North Tower.
Select one of the multiple interior tour routes rather than trying to see all of them in one day.
Explore the castle gardens and the lower terrace independently, as they do not require a guided tour ticket.
Wear comfortable, flat walking shoes for the gravel paths in the gardens and the castle courtyard.
Attempting to visit without pre-booking a specific tour slot, as capacity is limited and often reaches its daily threshold.
Closed on Mondays during the off-season; full interior tours are restricted or modified during winter months.
Photography is generally prohibited inside the staterooms; visitors must wear shoe covers provided at the entrance.
