Velhartice Castle as an ideal place to visit with children
Have you found yourself in the vicinity of Sušice or Klatovy and wondering where to go with a trip with the children? You can choose Velhartice Castle. Is the name familiar to you? Surely you remember Buška from Velhartice from the time of elementary school. The castle, with which the name of Mr. Bušek is forever associated, was founded in the years 1290 - 1310. At present, this historical monument consists of a Gothic castle part and a Renaissance castle wing. A part of the whole castle complex is a beautiful stone bridge.
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Interesting facts Velhartice Castle as an ideal place to visit with children
The romantic Velhartice Castle is located between Klatovy and Sušice. It is very well accessible to the general public. You can leave your car in the car park, which is located near the castle complex. Then you just come out of a smaller hill and you are at the finish line. The whole terrain is very navigable even with a stroller, so do not be afraid to take a trip with the youngest family member.
Right at the box office, you can choose whether to visit the castle, chateau or just visit the area around the building. The first two options are certainly suitable for school-age children and students. In addition to the surroundings, you will also look into the interior of the historical monument and you will get a lot of new information in a fun way. If you choose the last option, you will not look into the interior of the castle and chateau, but you will see what the castle looks like from the outside, explore the cave spaces below the castle and in the castle part you will be able to toss coins into the well. This option will certainly be welcomed by the parents of the youngest children, who might be a little bored during a classic tour of the castle.
In addition, for a small fee you can try archery and crossbow shooting. In addition, you will be able (as part of the purchased ticket) to play with giant wooden chess pieces together with your children, then you will find skittles not far from the chess pieces.
In addition, you can have a snack, soup, main course and a drink inside the castle grounds. Especially popular is the local garlic and also homemade lemonade, which can be prepared hot. In the area above the cash registers it is also possible to visit a small souvenir shop.
So if you are looking for something more than just information about the ancient past, be sure to visit Velhartice. And take children on a trip - babies, toddlers, preschoolers, schoolchildren and students. You will experience half a day of nice fun together.
Author: Pavlína Šustrová