Rabí Castle — Attraction in okres Klatovy

The largest castle ruin complex in Czechia.

To see more than the first courtyard, you need to pay quite a steep entry fee of 150 CZK/person, which also includes a 40 minute long tour guide in Czech.

The tour starts at the precise time, no matter what the weather conditions, which can be harsh if it's windy or rainy (remember, it's a ruin). Our guide was a bit rough around the edges and sometimes shouted at the kids or adults in the group to stay quiet, but I personally enjoyed his no BS character.

Overall interesting, but I couldn't find the price justifiable, because the complex gets enough visitors and doesn't aim to restore the castle into its full...

This castle ruin is easily accessible from the center of the town Rabí. The parking now costs 100 Kč per car, guided tour 160 Kč per person, discounted 130 Kč. We chose limited unguided walk for 50 Kč as we were pressed for time. The short access directly to the ticket booth and castle gate is extremely uneven and steep, full of jutting stones and slippery on a rainy day when we were there. Once you get in, the walking gets much easier, as there are more level dirt paths and maintained grass areas. Inside the restored horse stable was a nice photo exhibition of Šumava localities. When you are done here, consider a stop at the well known restaurant in the...

Rabi Castle

Rabi Castle is the largest castle ruin in Bohemia. Nestled near the Sumava Mountains and over the Otava River, this unique monument to Gothic architecture was proclaimed a National Cultural Monument in 1978.

Rabi Castle has witnessed many turbulent periods in history and seen many dramatic events under a slew of different noble owners. After a devastating fire in the 1800s, the castle unfortunately began to fall into ruin. The dominant feature of the castle, however, remains the residential tower, from which it is possible to view the vast majority of the Southwestern Bohemia. Lots of interesting surprises are waiting at...