Spilberk Castle
Spilberk Castle
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This imposing 13th-century castle first served as a fortress and then as a prison for common criminals and opponents of the Hapsburg monarchy.
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- Ady_JDWelwyn Garden City, United Kingdom233 contributionsGreat place to visitWe visited as a couple when in Brno. The castle has lots of areas of interest, the grounds are nice on a good day, then the dungeons are really interesting and grim at the same time. The armoury , a little shop, plenty to do.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 11, 2024
- rconcepcionBerkeley, California184 contributionsNice easy morning hike for amazing viewsSpilberk Castle is a nice little walk from the city center. It is easily accessible and the ascent is minimal but the views are fantastic. The castle exterior is impressive but is minimalist inside which makes sense since it was a jail for some time. The views from the ramparts are the best. It's quiet up there too.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 6, 2024
- goodguyjasLondon, United Kingdom1,218 contributionsDramatic white castle on lovely green hillside. Lots to see and wander around plus interesting interior aspects & views.Very nice hillside structure with beautiful park area leading to the entrance. Nice place to walk around without paying for the interior aspects. Very nice views of Brno in various directions. There is some lovely green spaces around the edge of the castle to relax, as well as a lovely little cafe and souvenirs. Very pretty and well kept area. Tickets are fairly priced for the tower view and renovated sections of the castle with lots of info to read about and pictures of the renovation project. The museum section is a series of lengthy corridors over various floors with lots of rooms. So much to see and read. Although not much English translations here. Part of the museum also has modern art installations as well. Also outside views. You could spend a lot of time here. Great for rainy days. Very good value for money. Thoroughly enjoyable place to walk to and walk around. The white castle has a modern feel but is still impressive. A must see.Visited June 2024Traveled with friendsWritten June 14, 2024
- 100nights19flightsJapan268 contributionsUnusual Stained GlassA fortress with a diverse history. There are not many exhibits on display but seeing the stained glass was lovely. The staff had various additional languages available upon for my group. He was happy to get it so that our experience would be better.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 5, 2024
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Rai J
Wisbech, UK18 contributions
Aug 2020
Typical of the Moravian castles, it actually looks quite a modern build compared to those normally found in the UK. However, it's worth reading up on the interesting history of the castle and how it's been used over the years. Please be aware it's quite a taxing walk up to the castle if you're not able bodied (or like me, not too young in years) but worth the climb to see some of the views from the top (which I found more pleasing than the castle itself)! There is a little refreshment stall just outside the castle to quench your thirst after the long walk up. Don't forget to walk round to the back of the Castle (not the refreshment stall) to see the pretty little water falls for some pics. Plenty of green areas if you want to take a picnic up with you. At the foot of the much easier walk down, there's a rather nice restaurant/bar, Pod Spilberkem, to stop off for a cheap pint of Pilsner or whatever takes your fancy ... in fact we liked it so much we stayed for an evening meal which was delish!
Written August 29, 2020
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Anita251991
Worcester Park, UK891 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Myself and my boyfriend visited here this morning and enjoyed it quite a bit. The casemates are easily the best part of the castle but it's still interesting to wander around the other parts.
There is a lot to see in the casemates and it took us a lot longer than we thought. The rest of the castle is just okay with half empty rooms to look at.
I would recommend this to visit while you're in Brno however. The ticket price was 320czk which is roughly £10.90, this was for access to all parts of the castle.
There is a lot to see in the casemates and it took us a lot longer than we thought. The rest of the castle is just okay with half empty rooms to look at.
I would recommend this to visit while you're in Brno however. The ticket price was 320czk which is roughly £10.90, this was for access to all parts of the castle.
Written February 6, 2020
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1962globetrotter
Lutterworth, UK326 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Enjoyed our stroll to the top of the castle, for great views over the city and a wander round the various buildings. After the heat of the day we were also rewarded with a lovely cold beer at the bar at the top. The only complaint is that pricing seems a bit of a jumble. It may be better to charge a flat fee to see everything, but instead you had to pay once to see the old jail, then there were lots of other separate tickets to see other bits like the tower or the exhibitions. Signage was not great either, and the ticket office was buried in the gift shop. All a bit confusing. However there is a useful push-button map in several languages, which can help you make some sense of it. Overall worth the hike, though the cost of jail entry was a bit steep considering it was mostly just a load of empty cells, with a sprinkling of a few stuffed guards!
Written August 2, 2020
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Martin V
Prague, Czech Republic306 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Spilberk Castle is not that sort of medieval castles where you got a guided tour via rooms full of antiquities. This one if former fortress that served as prison lately and provides different sort of amusement. Spilberk is a museum today with variety of exhibitions and you can also see casemates and lookout tower all surrounded by nice park with city view. Entire area is nicely renovated and provides a lot to almost all kinds of visitors.
Written July 4, 2020
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Nia
Martonvasar, Hungary593 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
My husband and I bought the Brno pass so we could see one of the exhibitions for free but we bought tickets for the others as well.
I think it is worth visiting this castle as it is interesting and beautiful. However buy the tickets only for the weapon exposition if you really into weapons because it is not that special.
I think it is worth visiting this castle as it is interesting and beautiful. However buy the tickets only for the weapon exposition if you really into weapons because it is not that special.
Written December 11, 2022
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goodguyjas
London, UK1,218 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Very nice hillside structure with beautiful park area leading to the entrance. Nice place to walk around without paying for the interior aspects. Very nice views of Brno in various directions. There is some lovely green spaces around the edge of the castle to relax, as well as a lovely little cafe and souvenirs. Very pretty and well kept area.
Tickets are fairly priced for the tower view and renovated sections of the castle with lots of info to read about and pictures of the renovation project. The museum section is a series of lengthy corridors over various floors with lots of rooms. So much to see and read. Although not much English translations here. Part of the museum also has modern art installations as well. Also outside views. You could spend a lot of time here. Great for rainy days. Very good value for money.
Thoroughly enjoyable place to walk to and walk around. The white castle has a modern feel but is still impressive. A must see.
Tickets are fairly priced for the tower view and renovated sections of the castle with lots of info to read about and pictures of the renovation project. The museum section is a series of lengthy corridors over various floors with lots of rooms. So much to see and read. Although not much English translations here. Part of the museum also has modern art installations as well. Also outside views. You could spend a lot of time here. Great for rainy days. Very good value for money.
Thoroughly enjoyable place to walk to and walk around. The white castle has a modern feel but is still impressive. A must see.
Written June 14, 2024
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tezvi
Croatia159 contributions
Jan 2020
Make sure you visit underground tunnels. Nothing fancy but good for a walk. We visited very early in the morning and were the only ones on the site.
The caste view-port is interesting only if the air visibility is fine, obviously. So do not make mistake like me :)
The caste view-port is interesting only if the air visibility is fine, obviously. So do not make mistake like me :)
Written February 16, 2020
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TimTon
Prague, Czech Republic1,196 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
There is not much to see inside the castle, but a walk around the castle and enjoying the view of the city is really worth it. That's why this place is loved by every Brno resident, and you can also go to the center, which is around the corner! A perfectly spent weekend afternoon.
Written January 30, 2024
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Frantisek Ruzha
Prague, Czech Republic504 contributions
Aug 2020
n good weather, I recommend climbing the green hill to Špilberk Castle. This castle has been standing for more than 700 years, it was built in the Gothic and Baroque style. What I like most is the monument to the commander of the battles with the Swedes in the 17th century. There is also a nice view of Brno from Špilberk.
Written August 27, 2020
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100nights19flights
Japan268 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
A fortress with a diverse history. There are not many exhibits on display but seeing the stained glass was lovely. The staff had various additional languages available upon for my group. He was happy to get it so that our experience would be better.
Written September 6, 2024
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Hello and thanks for your review of Spilberk Castle. We are planning a visit next week. Question: is it possible to drive up there and park? We are travelling with my 83-year-old mother who can't walk very far (and certainly not a steep uphill). Many thanks
Written August 27, 2019
Most probably yes, when we were there we ordered a taxi for the drive down, because my foot problems, and the driver came onto the top
Written August 28, 2019
Where is a good viewing spot for watching the fireworks display at Spilbert Castle.
Written June 16, 2018
Hi, from my personal experience the very best spots are 1/ Mendel square (near the stops of trams No 6 and 5) and 2/ the fair ground (close to the pavillonA). From both places you can admire the castle and the fireworks in the best way.
Written June 17, 2018
It is just a few minutes by foot from the city centre. 10 minutes maximum.
Written December 22, 2017
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