Charles IV founded this castle in 1348 as a storehouse for the crown-jewels and as a getaway from the pressure in Prague. The only way to see the castle from the inside is together with a guide, and you can be sure the guide will look after you because of recent examples of vandalism. If you like to go hiking there are some beautiful tracks around Karlstejn.

Last year 500.000 people visited the castle.

How to get there ? Train departs from Smíchovské nádrazí. It takes about 45 min. to get there. Or order a guided tour at ANDEL 3W Tourist Service.