Konopiště Chateau
Zámek Konopiště · Castle
About
Archduke Franz Ferdinand's romantic hunting seat, ringed by a rose garden and deer park.
Background & story
Konopiště Castle is a four-winged, three-storey castle located in Konopiště, now a part of the town of Benešov in Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. It has become famous as the last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, whose assassination in Sarajevo triggered World War I. The bullet that killed him, fired by Gavrilo Princip, is now an exhibit at the castle's remote museum.
Historical and cultural context is adapted from the linked source. Check opening times, prices and access rules on the official website before travel.
Don’t miss: One of the country's best-furnished chateaux, with a famous armoury and a stroll-worthy English park.
Plan your visit
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 · Closed Mon
Adult ticket
320 CZK (~€13)
Time needed
~3 h
Effort
Easy
Families
Kid-friendly
Dogs
Grounds generally allow leashed dogs — confirm
Mobility note
Steps or uneven ground likely
Best time
Rose garden peaks in June; park lovely in autumn colour.
General guidance derived from the site type, not venue-specific verification. Based on pram suitability; wheelchair users should confirm details with the venue.