Orlík Castle & Reservoir
Zámek Orlík · Castle
About
A neo-Gothic Schwarzenberg chateau at the water's edge of a huge Vltava reservoir.
Background & story
Orlík Castle is a château in Orlík nad Vltavou, in Písek District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. The original position of the spur castle, on a rock 60 metres (200 ft) above the Vltava valley, was altered by the creation of the Orlík Reservoir in 1954–1962, and the chateâu is now barely a few metres above the water level.
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: Chateau and lake in one: tour the Schwarzenberg residence, then take a boat across to Zvíkov Castle.
Plan your visit
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 · Closed Mon
Adult ticket
240 CZK (~€10)
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
Best time
Boat cruises to Zvíkov run in summer.
General guidance derived from the site type, not venue-specific verification. Based on pram suitability; wheelchair users should confirm details with the venue.