Thirty years before his assassination in Sarajevo, Crown Prince Franz Ferdinand bought the ancient Konopiste Castle, whose roots go as far back as the 13th century, and turned it into an extravagant residence worthy of a man in his position. The interiors of the castle serve as a reminder of the fascinating life of Franz Ferdinand, one of the wealthiest men of his era and a passionate hunter, and his beautiful wife Sophia Chotek, a Czech countess who proved that love can overcome an unequal beginning. Konopiste Castle offers an insight into the lifestyle of Europe‘s nobility, as well as the opportunity to view an extraordinary collection of hunting trophies, art and weapons.
The entrance fees to Konopiste castle are included.
Please note that Konopiště Castle is closed on Monday!
Please note that outside guides cannot guide in the interiors of state-owned castles, including Konopiste. Our guide will buy you a ticket for a group tour inside the castle.
Posted By : Carolyn_G
The driver arrived promptly. It was a short, easy drive. We walked the perimeter before doing the interior. Our tour included the basic rooms. It did not include the weapons. There are other tours that are available.
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Posted On : 2022-07-19 13:00:54 
Posted By : Kirk R
The Guide picked us up at our Hotel, and was very informative about the Castle, AND, Czech history and culture.
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Posted On : 2019-10-23 17:38:13 
Posted By : Lucretia_A
Four couples from Texas traveled to Prague for a few days prior to a riverboat cruise. Wanting to see a bit of the countryside but having limited time, we opted for the 4 hour Konopiste Castle Private Tour. We were picked up promptly at 10 am at our hotel and headed about 30 miles southeast of Prague. An accident on the highway held us up a bit, but our guide entertained us with information. He accompanied us on the tour of the chateau with the local guide and made sure we had a good experience. We knew Archduke Franz Ferdinand had decorated the chateau to his own liking and that he was an avid hunter, but we were almost overwhelmed by the sheer number of mounted trophies on the walls! His collection of armory and medieval weapons were also impressive. Despite these, the chateau appeared to be a pleasant, lived-in home for the family. Seeing the home of the man whose assassination brought on WWI was memorable.Our guide took care to keep us hydrated and to stay in the shade as much as possible in the searing heat. He also checked on the highway conditions before we left the chateau. He and our driver opted for a different return route through several charming towns, and we were able to make it back to Prague in good time.
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Posted On : 2018-08-16 15:25:00
