Sightseeing Tour

Romanesque Chapel

The Romanesque Chapel is the oldest part of the castle, with the first written mention of the chapel dating back to 1166. Here you can see exhibits discovered during its reconstruction and a statue of the Holy Trinity on loan from the local priest. The wooden stairs leading down to the chapel are 800 years old. They were once filled with bull’s blood, which was previously used as a preservative. The most significant archaeological find is the remains of a woman over 280 years old. They were discovered here in 1987, buried in a stone quarry.

The chapel is still used for wedding ceremonies today.

The Royal Hall

Once the castle’s most important room, where distinguished guests were received. Feasts were held here, and important documents were signed. On the walls of the Royal Hall, you can admire hunting trophies from Mr. Pumr’s game. Mr. Pumr bought the castle as a ruin in 1999, reconstructed it, and opened it to the public in 2001. You can also find photographs of all Czech rulers here, from Prince Borzyvoj I. up to T. H. Masaryk on his beloved horse, Hektor.

Today, this hall, with a capacity of up to 100 people, is used for celebrations, meetings, team-building events, and banquets.

Knight Helmfeld’s Bedroom

The Helmfelds were the owners of the castle in the first half of the 19th century.

The furniture you see here has been carefully sourced from antique shops and collections. It is arranged to authentically reflect the period when this distinguished family resided here.

Firefighting Museum

At the local Firefighting Museum, you’ll discover exhibits on loan from the local fire department. Most of the exhibits date back to the second half of the 19th century. Of particular interest is a ladder that was used to extinguish the fire at the National Theatre in 1881. The most significant exhibit is an American flag that belonged to one of the firefighters who perished during the largest rescue operation in New York after 11. 9. 2001.

Museum of Justice and Imprisonment

The castle building, commissioned by the Trautenbergs in 1783, served as the seat of the district court from 1850 to 1950. In the 1970s, an order was issued for the building’s demolition. Fortunately, due to the inaction of officials at the time, the demolition never took place, though the building continued to fall into disrepair. Thankfully, the walls and roof were successfully reconstructed, ensuring the preservation of these historic spaces, which are now an integral part of the Vildštejn Castle tour route.