Place to visit
Benešov nad Ploučnicí Castle, Czechia: what it is and when to go
Benešov nad Ploučnicí Castle is a castle (Zámek Benešov nad Ploučnicí) in Czechia (Česká Kamenice). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle · History
- Local name
- Zámek Benešov nad Ploučnicí
- Where
- Czechia
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- PRG Prague, 71 km as the crow flies
- Website
- zamek-benesov.cz
- Coordinates
- 50.74231, 14.31089
What it is and where
Benešov nad Ploučnicí Castle is a castle (Zámek Benešov nad Ploučnicí) in Czechia (Česká Kamenice). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Česká Kamenice, where this site lists 93 more places to see, 9.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.74231, 14.31089; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 71 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Czechia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Benešov nad Ploučnicí Castle is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctBest time10:24
- NovPossible8:39
- DecBest time7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Czechia
To enter Czechia there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Czechia checklist. Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- [Z] Benešov nad Ploučnicí - Františkov nad PloučnicíHiking892 m
- KohoutHill in Valkeřice, Czech Republic3.6 km
- Sokolí vrchMountain in Czech Republic5.1 km
- [M] Kamenický Šenov - Benešov nad PloučnicíHiking5.4 km
- Velký ChlumMountain in Děčín, Czech Republic5.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Czechia guide.
More in Czechia: History
- Karlovy Vary
- Český Krumlov
- Prague Castle: castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century
- Charles Bridge: bridge in Prague, Czech Republic
- St. Vitus Cathedral: Roman Catholic cathedral in Prague
- Ore Mountains: mountain range in central Europe
Every Czechia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Benešov nad Ploučnicí Castle?
It is a castle (Zámek Benešov nad Ploučnicí in the local language) in Czechia. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Benešov nad Ploučnicí Castle?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to Benešov nad Ploučnicí Castle?
The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 71 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Czechia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have [[Z] Benešov nad Ploučnicí - Františkov nad Ploučnicí](/paises/europa/chequia/z-benesov-nad-ploucnici-frantiskov-nad-ploucnici/), Kohout, Sokolí vrch. The rest is in the Czechia guide.
Keep reading
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- History1296 places for history in Czechia, from Karlovy Vary to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude and d
- CzechiaBefore travelling to Czechia: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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