Kratochvíle château stands 2 km northwest of Netolice - a Renaissance hunting lodge built in 1583-1589 for Vilém of Rožmberk to designs by the Italian architect Balthasar Maggi of Arogno. Surrounded by a moat and a formal garden, the villa survived largely in its original Rožmberk-era form because later owners - the Eggenbergs and Schwarzenbergs - showed little interest in it. The interiors, with their Mannerist paintings and stucco decoration, are complemented by an exhibition of Czech puppet and animated film featuring works by Jiří Trnka, Hermína Týrlová and Karel Zeman. The château is administered by the National Heritage Institute.
Petrův Dvůr 9, 384 11 Netolice
Jun–Aug: Tue–Sun 9:00–17:30; May, Sep: Tue–Sun 9:00–16:30; Apr, Oct: Sat–Sun and public holidays 9:00–16:30; Mon closed
in progress
A living exhibition about the Netolice Game Reserve, a uniquely preserved 16th-century South Bohemian landscape with ponds and an artificial canal, runs in Kratochvíle Castle tower from April to November.
in 2 days (5 days)
The Tyl Netolice Amateur Theatre Society presents the comedy "Such a Normal Family" as part of the 35th Theatre Summer season at Kratochvíle Castle.
A two-hour guided tour with the castle's emeritus castellan exploring the restoration work and history of Kratochvíle Castle.
(10 days)
Interactive castle tours for children with cook Dorota, blending history and culinary fun at Kratochvíle Castle.
A dance evening celebrating 1990s hits at Kratochvíle Castle. DJs, a light show, and themed cocktails in a retro atmosphere.
