Loket Castle & Town
Loket · Castle
About
A Gothic castle and preserved historic town above a tight bend of the Ohře River.
Background & story
Loket is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,100 inhabitants. The town is known for the Loket Castle, a 12th-century Gothic castle. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument reservation.
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: A compact, storybook town in a Vltava-like loop of the Ohře, 15 minutes from Karlovy Vary and far quieter.
Plan your visit
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Adult ticket
160 CZK (~€6)
Time needed
~2 h 30 min
Effort
Easy
Families
Kid-friendly
Dogs
Grounds generally allow leashed dogs — confirm
Mobility note
Steps or uneven ground likely
General guidance derived from the site type, not venue-specific verification. Based on pram suitability; wheelchair users should confirm details with the venue.