Place to visit
Pustý zámek, Czechia: what it is and when to go
Pustý zámek is a site with ruins in Czechia (Bílá Voda). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. It has articles in 2 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
- Ruins · History
- Where
- Czechia
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRQ Brno, 137 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 50.36501, 16.99187
What it is and where
Pustý zámek is a site with ruins in Czechia (Bílá Voda). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bílá Voda, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.36501, 16.99187; the nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ, Brno), 137 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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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 Pustý zámek is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:16
- FebPossible9:48
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:32
- MayBest time15:14
- JunBest time16:11
- JulBest time15:47
- AugBest time14:18
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:26
- NovPossible8:42
- DecBest time7:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49. 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
- Račí údolíProtected area in Czech Republic125 m
- ReichenštejnRuins702 m
- [Z] Travná Pod celnicí - Račí údolíHiking2.5 km
- [M] Javorník - Borůvková horaHiking2.6 km
- Jánský Vrch CastleChâteau2.8 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 Pustý zámek?
It is a site with ruins in Czechia. It has articles in 2 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 Pustý zámek?
April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 49.
How do you get to Pustý zámek?
The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 137 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 Račí údolí, Reichenštejn, [[Z] Travná Pod celnicí - Račí údolí](/paises/europa/chequia/z-travna-pod-celnici-raci-udoli/). The rest is in the Czechia guide.
Keep reading
- Bílá Voda20 places to see in and around Bílá Voda, Czechia: Jánský Vrch Castle, Borówkowa, Kopalnia Złota w Złotym Stoku. Best time: April to October.
- 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Pustý zámek on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.