Fairy Tale Castle
The Neo-Gothic Sychrov Castle, which served as a summer residence for the French Rohan family in the 19th century, is familiar to you from the fairy tales "Goldilocks", "The Immortal Aunt", and "The Most Beautiful Riddle". The castle’s interiors are adorned with rich wood carvings, and in the individual rooms you can also see a wealth of original furniture, paintings, and everyday objects.
The Castle Park: A Place for Tranquility and Discovery
The expansive English-style park on the castle grounds invites you to take walks and relax. In addition to a variety of rare trees and shrubs, you’ll also discover charming small structures—ponds, fountains, a water tower, and the restored castle orangery, which now serves as a stylish café.
Tours that draw you into the story
The castle offers a wide variety of tours—from classic guided tours to popular tours with a princess or special programs for schools and professionals. It is open year-round (except December 24–26). Visitors can view the first floor with its state rooms and the private apartments of the princely couple year-round, and during the high season, the second floor of the east wing as well.
The Life of the Nobility Within Reach
The castle’s interiors, faithfully restored to their late 19th-century appearance, offer a vivid glimpse into the daily life of the nobility. In addition to the original furnishings and rich woodcarvings, the Rohan portrait gallery is particularly noteworthy, featuring more than 240 portraits of family members and their relatives—the largest collection of French portraits outside of France.
Tour Routes:
1. Prince Kamil’s Castle (Basic Tour) – A tour of the interiors of the Rohan noble family’s summer residence from the second half of the 19th century.
2. Arthur and Gabriela’s Apartments – A tour of the interiors on the second floor of the castle’s east wing.
3. Visit to Princess Adéla – A shorter tour showcasing selected interiors of the ladies’ apartments and the representative sections of the castle.
4. The Golden Treasure – A collection of rare items from the Sychrov collections and jewelry sculptures by František Khynl.
5. Grounds – Admission to the castle courtyard with its expansive park, perfect for peaceful strolls. Admission also includes the cellars beneath the south and east wings of the castle.
6. Tour with the Princess - A tour designed for the youngest visitors to Sychrov Castle.
7. The Castle for Children - A tour of the castle for preschoolers and elementary school students (grades 1–5).
8. A Fairy Tale in the Castle Chambers - A fairy-tale tour not only for families with children.
9. Tour with the Devil / She-Devil - A tour route designed for the youngest visitors to Sychrov Castle.
10. Christmas Walk Through the Castle - A walk through the castle decorated for Christmas, without a guide’s commentary, at your own pace with the opportunity to take photos.