Staré Hrady Castle and Chateau

🐉 A Fairytale Castle Full of Magic, Dragons, and History

Just about 40 minutes by car from Jinolice, you'll find one of the most family-friendly and imaginative castles in the Bohemian Paradise – Staré Hrady.
This place isn't just about history — it's about adventure, humor, and fantasy, where every corridor hides a story, a dragon, or a fairy-tale creature.

Perfect for families with children, it offers a mix of real historical tours and playful fantasy routes, all in one magical setting. ✨

🏰 What Awaits You

• Castle and chateau tours full of fun storytelling, magic, and fairy-tale characters

• "Fairy Kingdom" in the castle's underground with dragons, elves, witches, and talking animals

• Knights' Hall and Treasury of Fairy-Tale Beings, where kids can help solve mysteries and quests

• Historical exhibits of armor, weapons, and medieval crafts

• Seasonal events — such as Fairy-Tale Summer, Pumpkin Festival, or Christmas at the Castle 🎃🎄

• A charming castle courtyard with refreshments, local honey products, and magical souvenirs

🧭 Practical Information

📍 Address: Staré Hrady 1, 507 23 Libáň
🚗 From Jinolice Camp: approx. 40 minutes by car
🕒 Open: all year round (different tours in summer and winter)
🎟️ Admission: various types of tours and tickets (check current prices at www.starehrady.cz)
🍯 Specialties: try local honey mead and sweets from the Castle Beekeeping Kingdom

💡 Tip from Jinolice Camp

Staré Hrady Castle is a fantastic trip for families, especially with young children.
It offers a perfect combination of fairy-tale fun and real history — kids will love the dragons, parents will enjoy the humor and craftsmanship.

Plan a day trip: explore the castle in the morning, have lunch in the courtyard tavern, and then head back to Jinolice for a relaxing evening by the pond. 🌳✨