The park was originally established as a monastery garden before being converted into a Renaissance chateau park in the 16th century.
A significant portion of the garden was redesigned in the late 18th century into the English landscape style, popular among European aristocracy at the time.
The garden contains a unique 'Bird's House' (Ptačí dům) architectural folly, a remnant of 19th-century landscape design.
The complex houses the Regional Museum of Teplice, which holds one of the most extensive numismatic collections in the Czech Republic.
The site was historically frequented by European royalty and famous spa guests, including Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Ludwig van Beethoven.
The park's layout was severely impacted by the construction of industrial infrastructure in the 20th century, though significant historical sections remain preserved.
The Zámecká zahrada (Castle Garden) in Teplice surrounds the Regional Museum of Teplice, which is housed within a complex that evolved from a 12th-century Benedictine monastery into a Renaissance and Baroque chateau. The park serves as a central green lung for the city, featuring a mix of formal Baroque landscaping and an English-style romantic park. Visitors can access a series of interconnected ponds, historical fountains, and mature arboreal specimens, including rare exotic tree species. The garden complex incorporates remnants of original fortification walls and historical architectural elements from the town's spa history. It serves as a public space for cultural events and leisure, maintaining a direct connection to the Teplice castle structure. The site is maintained by the Regional Museum, which oversees the preservation of the landscape architecture.
From the bridge over the central pond looking back toward the chateau facade.
Combine your walk through the gardens with a visit to the Regional Museum located inside the chateau to see the historical interiors.
Check the museum's schedule for outdoor summer concerts or cultural markets held on the castle grounds.
Follow the paved paths that circle the ponds to view the best reflection shots of the chateau architecture.
Assuming the entire park is from a single architectural period, as it is a mix of styles spanning several centuries.
Park gates are typically locked during night hours; the museum interiors are closed on Mondays.
Stay on marked paths to protect the historical landscape; cycling is generally restricted.
