# Pirkštejn Castle, Czechia: what it is and when to go

> Pirkštejn Castle is a 14th century castle in the Czech Republic in Czechia (Prague). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. It has articles in 5 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/pirkenstejn/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** 14th century castle in the Czech Republic · History
- **Where:** Czechia
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** PRG Prague, 58 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 49.84079, 14.95469

## What it is and where

Pirkštejn Castle is a 14th century castle in the Czech Republic in Czechia (Prague). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Prague](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/praga/), where this site lists 599 more places to see, 44 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 49.84079, 14.95469; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 58 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=49.840794%2C14.954691)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.840794%2C14.954691)

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 Pirkštejn Castle is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 20 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 50 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 31 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 10 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 06 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 43 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 28 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 46 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 54 |

In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. 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

- [Blaník - Říp - etapa 2: Český Šternberk - Sázava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/blanik-rip-etapa-2-cesky-sternberk-sazava/): Hiking · 1.9 km
- [Na Stříbrné](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/na-stribrne/): Protected area in Czech Republic · 2.8 km
- [Talmberk Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/talmberg-castle/): Czech castle ruins · 2.9 km
- [Český Šternberk Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/cesky-sternberk/): 13th c. Bohemian castle · 4.1 km
- [[Č] Kutná Hora - Kačina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/c-kutna-hora-kacina/): Hiking · 4.8 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 Pirkštejn Castle?

It is a 14th century castle in the Czech Republic in Czechia. It has articles in 5 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 Pirkštejn Castle?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54.

### How do you get to Pirkštejn Castle?

The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 58 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.840794%2C14.954691) 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 [Blaník - Říp - etapa 2: Český Šternberk - Sázava](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/blanik-rip-etapa-2-cesky-sternberk-sazava/), [Na Stříbrné](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/na-stribrne/), [Talmberk Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/talmberg-castle/). The rest is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/675675557), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12045348), CC0. More about Pirkštejn Castle on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirk%C5%A1tejn_Castle). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).