The Baroque château Karlova Koruna was built in 1721-23 by architects Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel and František Maxmilián Kaňka for Count František Ferdinand Kinský. It was named in honour of Emperor Charles VI, who visited in 1723 - and the floor plan genuinely resembles a royal crown. Guided tours take visitors through interiors with an exhibition on the Kinský family and their horse-breeding legacy; the restored riding hall is dedicated to the famous Kinský horses. An English-style landscape park with free-roaming peacocks surrounds the château.
Pražská 1, 503 51 Chlumec nad Cidlinou
Opening hours follow the season and event programme (April–October), castle park open year-round 5:00–22:00
A festival celebrating traditional horse breeding and local heritage at Karlova Koruna Castle.
Christmas markets at Karlova Koruna Castle feature traditional decorations, ornaments and candles. The programme includes mulled wine and Christmas music.
Family festival celebrating Czech fairy tales with performances by popular children's artists, knight tournaments, and an interactive Magic Zone at Karlova Koruna Castle.
Night tours of Karlova Koruna Castle. An atmospheric walk through the historic residence after dark.
Karlova Koruna Castle opens its newly restored riding school, stables, and carriage house with a family-friendly programme.