# Skály, Czechia: what it is and when to go

> Skály is a rock castle in Czechia (Adršpach). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/hrad-skaly/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Rock castle · History
- **Where:** Czechia
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** PRG Prague, 143 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 50.57158, 16.14018

## What it is and where

Skály is a rock castle in Czechia (Adršpach). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Hrad Skály založil koncem 14. století husitský vojevůdce Matěj Salava z Lípy, který je zde zmiňován v roce 1393.

It is in [Adršpach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/adrspach/), where this site lists 83 more places to see, 5.0 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 50.57158, 16.14018; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 143 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.571579%2C16.140183)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.571579%2C16.140183)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/historia/) places in Czechia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Skály is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 14 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 47 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 15 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 13 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 49 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 19 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 22 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 25 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 40 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 47 |

In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47. 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Čáp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/cap/): Mountain in the Czech Republic · 1.2 km
- [[M] Osada Skály (zám.) - Nad Kamencem](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/m-osada-skaly-zam-nad-kamencem/): Hiking · 1.2 km
- [[Ž] Pod Liškou - Údolí Klučanky](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/z-pod-liskou-udoli-klucanky/): Hiking · 1.3 km
- [Střmen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/zricenina-hradu-strmen/): Castle · 2.5 km
- [[Z] Teplice nad Metují - Velké Petrovice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/z-teplice-nad-metuji-velke-petrovice/): Hiking · 2.6 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/).

## More in Czechia: History

- [Karlovy Vary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/karlovy-vary/)
- [Český Krumlov](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/cesky-krumlov-2/)
- [Prague Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/castillo-de-praga/): castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century
- [Charles Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/puente-carlos/): bridge in Prague, Czech Republic
- [St. Vitus Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/catedral-de-san-vito/): Roman Catholic cathedral in Prague
- [Ore Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/montes-metalicos/): mountain range in central Europe

Every Czechia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Skály?

It is a rock castle 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 Skály?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 47.

### How do you get to Skály?

The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 143 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.571579%2C16.140183) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#moverse).

### 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 [Čáp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/cap/), [[M] Osada Skály (zám.) - Nad Kamencem](/paises/europa/chequia/m-osada-skaly-zam-nad-kamencem/), [[Ž] Pod Liškou - Údolí Klučanky](/paises/europa/chequia/z-pod-liskou-udoli-klucanky/). The rest is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/693247956), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1014002), CC0. More about Skály on [Wikipedia](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sk%C3%A1ly_(hrad)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).