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How long is the drive from Zagreb to Krakow?
The direct drive from Zagreb to Krakow is 513 mi (825 km), and should have a drive time of 7 hrs 28 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Zagreb to Krakow, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Vienna, Graz, Brno, Katowice, and Olomouc, as well as top places to visit like Old Vine House and Ptuj Castle, or the ever-popular Celje Castle.
The top cities between Zagreb and Krakow are Vienna, Graz, Brno, Katowice, and Olomouc. Vienna is the most popular city on the route. It's 3 hours from Zagreb and 4 hours from Krakow.
Graz is the capital of Styria, an Austrian province located in the southern part of the country. The city's historic center is anchored by Hauptplatz, a central square surrounded by narrow streets adorned with a combination of Renaissance and baroque architecture. Schlossberg, which can be reached via funicular railway, offers stunning views of Graz from atop its hillside location, including a centuries-old clock tower known as Uhrturm.
3% as popular as Vienna
7 minutes off the main route, 23% of way to Krakow
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is situated in the eastern part of the country along the Danube River. It boasts a rich artistic and intellectual heritage, influenced by famous natives such as Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is renowned for its opulent Imperial palaces like Schönbrunn - which served as a summer retreat for Habsburg royalty.
Most popular city on this route
9 minutes off the main route, 43% of way to Krakow
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Brno, situated in the Czech Republic, is renowned for its contemporary constructions such as the renovated Villa Tugendhat that was constructed by architect Mies van der Rohe in 1930. The Špilberk Castle dating back to medieval times displays a city museum and gardens along with an ancient prison featuring vaulted tunnels.
2% as popular as Vienna
5 minutes off the main route, 61% of way to Krakow
Olomouc, situated in the eastern Moravia region of the Czech Republic, is recognized for its six baroque fountains and the Holy Trinity Column monument decorated with religious sculptures. The city also features St. Wenceslas Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace on Wenceslas Hill - a Gothic structure and Romanesque palace respectively. Town Hall, formerly a merchant's house, has vaulted rooms and a unique astronomical clock.
0% as popular as Vienna
6 minutes off the main route, 69% of way to Krakow
Katowice, located in southern Poland, serves as the capital city of the Silesian Voivodeship and is at the heart of the Katowice urban area. With an official population of around 286,960 and an estimated resident population of 315,000, it's a bustling city with a rich cultural heritage. When it comes to dining experiences, Tatiana stands out as one of Katowice's top restaurants.
0% as popular as Vienna
3 minutes off the main route, 88% of way to Krakow
Best stops along Zagreb to Krakow drive
The top stops along the way from Zagreb to Krakow (with short detours) are Schönbrunn Palace, Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Other popular stops include Historisches Zentrum von Wien, Hrad Devín, and Belvedere Palace.
The Celje Castle, situated on a hilltop, boasts of an extensive medieval history exhibit and offers stunning panoramic views of the valley. It was once the permanent residence of the powerful counts of Celje - Slovenia's most influential dynasty. Visitors can also explore downtown Celje and visit the Princely Palace to learn more about this prominent family, including seeing their skulls. The castle is an excellent destination for those interested in Slovenian history, as it played a crucial role in shaping its identity.
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One of the friendliest staff I have ever encountered. The location is amazing, the whole castle is so well organised. I will return for sure. I recommend 10/10
Sani ?W3asel? Mo?e — Google review
Awsome place and great experience. People who work here are really nice. They showed us how to use sword, talked about past of this place and culture. Castle have great views of Celje city. On entrance you get 1€ coupon to use in caffe bar inside of castle. Great place to visit with family.
Katarina Bandi? — Google review
Great views when the sun is up. This time I wasn’t so lucky with the weather but still a great place to manage. Entry fee was 7 EUR and I also got a coupon for the coffee place.
Luka Uvodic — Google review
Amazing views over the town of Celje and it's surroundings. Great drinks in the castle's cafe. The whole place has been very well taken care of. Interesting themed events take place here from time to time. Would definitely go there again, next time with kids!
Maxim Blokhin — Google review
This castle is definitely worth you’re time. Entrance fee isn’t expensive (7 euro’s) and the castle is lovely! We were there mid July and surprised that it wasn’t packed with people (which was a nice surprise). Dogs are allowed in; they even got a treat!
Lia Dekker — Google review
Fantastic castle. We have been to a few restored castle’s during our travels and honestly some of them have been over restored to the stage there is no authenticity. Not the case with Celje Castle, we enjoyed our time here, and even with some restoration you still get a feel of how that castle used to look. Brilliant views of the valleys and Celje, worth the €7. We walked from the parking at the rail station. Special mention to the gentleman on the front desk who was informative and friendly and the lady serving in the coffee shop again friendly and makes an amazing coffee. Definitely worth a visit. We visited 29 Dec.
kiwisflythecoop nz — Google review
Great castle to visit, you can learn a lot about the history of Celje and Slovenia such as the 3 star on the Slovenian flag are coming from Celje family.
Also you get a very nice view on the city below the castle.
There is a cafe inside the castle that is also quite good.
And last but not least the staff was super friendly and nice.
Maxime MONTERDE — Google review
Excellent view of the city overall . Nice castle and is eventually the biggest castle of Slovenia. Cheap tickets, if tired can sit in the cafe just in the castle . Very nice workers
Anush Mardumyan — Google review
Visiting this castle is a 1 to 2 hour experience. There is a lot of information about the history of the castle and the counts of Celje. In the interior there are some interactive displays and small exhibitions. Of course you have a fantastic view over Celje. Just keep in mind that it's mostly a castle ruin (still impressive).
If you don't want to travel to Maribor to visit "the world's oldest noble vine" you will find a sibling of this vine tree in the castle garden.
Matthijs Keij — Google review
Beautiful medieval site that is well presented and interesting place full of history. There's several exhibitions available in which visitors can get some general idea of what was it like to live at this fortified castle including a bit scary one where are torture apparatuses on display.
Extra bonus are many amazing vistas at the City of Celje from the birds eye perspecrive and very cute cafe and souvenir shop!
Shane C. — Google review
Beautiful views of the city of Celje and surrounding mountain tops. They did a nice job renovating this castle.
Entrance fee is 6 €, and you get a voucher of 1€ to spend in the castle bar
Ivan Toma?ek — Google review
On our way from Maribor to Ljubljana we stopped by this beautiful castle and the view is extremely worth it. It is a short detour, but even on a rather cloudy day a total must do. Also not too crowded and student discounts are offered, which is always a plus.
A M — Google review
Actually one of the cooler castles we have been in in a long time! It truly has an authentic medieval feeling to it and has not been so updated to take away character.
Norm Bour -Travel Younger — Google review
Great castle you can drive to or walk the very steep old gravel path that takes about 30 mins. Lots of history, great views and a nice cafe.
Kevin Grahame — Google review
As a recreational place is okay. Take rest, drink something - good choice. Walk around the castle. View around from a high point! 👍As an exhibition I expected more. At least most information.
gabor lehel — Google review
Very well designed tour, great views, nice coffee shop. Nice experience!
Jelena Lojina (JelenkoLo) — Google review
Absolutely stunning place. We were there on weekday, nobody else around us. No noise no queue. At the end we visited the Cafe and play chess also in the nature.
Adrienn Görög — Google review
Nice castle, if you are visiting Celje it is worth to check out. Otherwise the internal exhibitions are really limited, some are broken. Some parts of the castle was under renovation. The view to the city is beautiful.
Dávid Kovács — Google review
Magical. Breath taking view. Nice hiking path.
Recommend for visiting. High five for the city because of the investment in heretage.
Vladimir Vuksanovic — Google review
Really nice fortress. There were two different exhibitions in the towers, which were interesting. Lots of things to see and amazing views from the top of the tower over the castle and Celje city. The guide at the entrance was super nice too and gave many information about it and about Slovenia in general. There is a little coffee place inside of it as well. Dogs are also welcome :)
The Old Vine House is a must-visit destination in Celje, Slovenia, where you can indulge in a glass of wine from the world's oldest living vine. This remarkable plant has been producing grapes for over 400 years and it is located near the Hungarian border. Aside from tasting some great wines, visitors are also encouraged to explore the charming old town of Maribor which is within close proximity to the Old Vine House.
We visited spontaniously this place in Maribor on our way bay home to Hungary. It is amazing to know that the world’s oldest living vine is about 400 years old and it is in Slovenia very close to the Hungarian border. We took part in a small wine-tasting session, too. It was an excellent program. I advise you to discover the old town of Maribor. It is super cozy and cute to take a walk there. And the Old Vine House is also very close to the city centre.
Lilla Kert?sz — Google review
Excellent local wine with a wide variety of choices and a knowledgeable, friendly staff. I highly recommend! While you can’t drink wine made directly from the world’s oldest grapevine, you can drink and buy wine from the descendant vines.
Elora Lencoski — Google review
Must see if you travel in Maribor. Oldest vineyard tree in the world. Wine is excellent and prices are not very high. A bottle of excellent wine from Slovenia is a great souvenir to take home. There is also a nice view on the river outside the House. I reccomend it to take time there and enjoy a glass of excellent wine outside. Personal is very friendly and they will advise you about the wine. You can also try all wines before you buy.
Alja Plosnik — Google review
Wines quite okay. Some good some bad. But it's more like a shop than winery house. Very little description of the wine, we could read those Information form the battles. It would be nice to hear more about this place and wine from this Country.
Maciek Chojnowski — Google review
Nice people in an old Maribor house with a large assotment of wine tasting and small gifts. Very recommended.
Maksimilian Kiefer Gregl — Google review
Came to Maribor on our return trip and stopped here thinking you can drink wine from the oldest grape vine in the world. Get here to be told it is reserved only for special gifting from the mayor to people such as the president, not for the common folk. They have many other wines to sample from however, not really being a wine person, did not try them.
EarthwormJimmi — Google review
A lovely place, you have to visit it!
Ti Bor — Google review
I got a private tasting, chatted for an hour with the nice lady who was pouring different wines for me. Learned a lot about Styrian wines. The price for tasting is very low.
M M — Google review
Extremely rude staff who should learn how to behave and interact with human beings. For shame...
Ptuj Castle is a stunning 12th-century fortress situated on a hilltop that boasts an impressive collection of historical art, weapons, and instruments. It showcases various architectural styles ranging from the 14th to the 18th centuries but still retains its majesty. Visitors can access the castle through Grajska ulica, east of Hotel Mitra, which leads to a covered wooden stairway and the Renaissance Peruzzi Portal (1570).
Small but lovely palace museum with beautiful panoramic views of the land. Artifacts telling about the history of the area. Nice gift shop for souvenirs selling typical gifts and wine. You buy your entrance tickets tyere also. Worth the visit. A short climb 5-10 minutes up the wooden stairs and then you are there. Park and Ride was a short distance from the bridge.
Zeny — Google review
It’s nice castle with good atmosphere. View it’s amazing on whole Ptuj. I miss full picture of the castle - feeling I had was it’s renovated by small parts and some parts are really differen
Ales Kus — Google review
Star of the show in Ptuj. Nicely preserved and it has a good museum. Definitely worth visiting.
Kristian Drvodeli? — Google review
Very interesting sight! Beautiful view from the top of Castel on the city and the river Drava!
The museum has interesting exhibits, especially paintings and musical instruments.
I recommend this sight!
Alena Arkhipenko — Google review
Wonderful view on historical town.
Polonca Zajc — Google review
Nice castle that adds to a scenery of town, as it is different from each angle you look at the town.
Inside is nothing special to see unless you are a fan of art. There is no bar or coffee place and for me that is vote down. Many ways to improve, until then the entrance shall be at max 5€ and not 10€ as currently.
Marko Cvetkovic — Google review
I had a great time visiting the castle. The exhibitions are great if you want to learn more about the story of Ptuj.
You can also buy some souvenirs.
The staffs are frendly and last but not least, the view is amazing !
For a price of 8euros per adult, you have to stop there when visiting Ptuj !
Kétura — Google review
My husband, daughter, grandson (infant) and I spent about 3 hours at the castle. Lots to see, learn, experience. A definite to do in Ptuj.
Eileen Zapshala — Google review
Had a lovely time looking around the castle.
This is our 2nd visit.
Very helpful friendly staff.
Were very happy as we got to go down the cellar.
Will definitely return on our next visit to Slovenia
Mary Austin — Google review
Lovely little town. The castle is definitely worth a visit
Jason Drew — Google review
Historic place with a great view of Ptuj.
Luka Guštin — Google review
The entrance is a bit pricey given how forgettable the top floor is. The musical instruments section and the view of the nearby tower make the visit worthwhile though
Éamon M — Google review
Beautiful historic castle in the middle of Ptuj.
The castle is equally beautiful photographed from any angle and the city is qually beautiful when photographed from the castle too.
Ticket is not expensive, you can buy here magnet gift too.
Inside the castle you can find a music exhibition too with musical instruments (autopiano, organs) and some of pieces allowed to use or just start a music with some buttons. You can find a different exhibition at each level. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
You should visit this castle, it's nice.
Pisák Tamás — Google review
Excellent exhibition of life through the ages of the castle and of the festivals still performed today. Certainly worth visiting if in the area
Denise Roberts — Google review
You could easily spend all day here. Late may was great as there were few people around. You get great views and access to no less than three museums. Including the music museam which has some interactive activities for kids. The weapons museam. And of course the castle itself with plenty of art and exhibitions. Don't miss this if you're here.
The Schloßberg is a park in the city of Graz, Austria, with a funicular railway going to the top. It is especially beautiful on the hill overlooking the city, with several good points of interest: the Rosengarten at the foot of the clock tower or Hackerlo as a background for your next picture on Instagram and no one has complained about it yet.
Strongly recommend to walk by foot to get there if you have a nice day. Really worth the effort. A nice panorama terrace with food and drinks will help you relax and enjoy the trip
Ruxandra Chirita — Google review
My favourite place in the city - nice climb up and beautiful panorama around the Graz and further. There’re places to sit and chill, also cafe and Summer stage. Nice spot to visit and take a nice pictures! Must see when in Graz.
Anna Amanda Stolere — Google review
There are some ruins and some additional cafes and other entertainment here but the most amazing thing are the views. Definitely recommend if the weather is good, can be visited by foot/elevator/cable car without additional entrance fee.
Maciej Polakowski — Google review
Beautiful castle hill, located right in the middle of old town. I got to witness beautiful spring colors on my way up. The view of the city from the hill is marvellous. I took an amazing underground slide on my way back. It’s the largest underground slide in the world. Lasts for about 40 seconds. Ticket is just 6 euro.
Akshaya Gawand — Google review
Absolutely amazing experience!!! An elevator inside the mountain with a slide down for those who want to try that. The view is amazing, restaurants on top, which was necessary after walking for so long in the heat. Sat drinking wine with a perfect view over Graz! Will be back
Mani Mariansson-Hymer — Google review
Nice place to walk and enjoy a dry day out. The view from the top to the city are stunning. You can take the stairs, the lift, the cable car. Along that place there are restaurants and coffee bars to enjoy some food and drinks. Also there is a picnic area….You have to pay for the lift , train or cable car..
Ljubica Banic — Google review
Many places to eat and amazing views of Graz. A must visit for those touring Graz. The tunnel was kind of unexpected but interesting.
David Karibe — Google review
You can have a great walk up the hill with a beautiful panorama of the city. Alternatively you can use a lilt located in the tunnel and slide down within 35-40 seconds. Great fun
Zenia Czebanienko — Google review
Really amazing place. Worthy to see. You can hardly see anything like this anywhere else. The park with historical building on the top of the city. Very catching views if you are lucky with weather.
Michael Skurka — Google review
My visit to Schlossberg Graz in 2018 was an unforgettable experience that showcased the historical charm and natural beauty of this Austrian landmark. Perched high above the city of Graz, this iconic castle hill offers breathtaking panoramic views, historical sites, and a tranquil escape from the bustling city below.
The ascent to Schlossberg was an adventure in itself. I opted for the Schlossbergbahn funicular, which provided a scenic and comfortable journey to the top. Alternatively, one can choose to climb the stairs or hike through the lush greenery, which adds an element of excitement and exercise to the visit.
Arriving at the top, I was greeted by awe-inspiring vistas of Graz and its surroundings. The view from the Clock Tower was particularly enchanting, offering an unobstructed view of the red rooftops, historic landmarks, and the majestic Schlossberg Park below.
The park itself was a serene haven, with beautifully landscaped gardens, hidden pathways, and charming nooks that invited me to sit and soak in the tranquil atmosphere. It was a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a picnic amidst nature's splendor.
Exploring the historical sites on Schlossberg was like delving into the city's past. The ancient ruins of the original castle, the Bell Tower, and the Glockenspiel added a touch of nostalgia and a sense of connection to the history of Graz.
In addition to the history and natural beauty, Schlossberg also featured a few cozy cafes and restaurants, allowing me to indulge in delicious local cuisine while savoring the stunning backdrop.
The accessibility of Schlossberg, with multiple entry points and options to suit every visitor's preference, makes it an attraction suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
In conclusion, Schlossberg Graz is a must-visit destination that combines history, nature, and panoramic views in a truly captivating manner. The experience of being on top of the world and immersing oneself in the city's rich heritage makes it a five-star attraction in my book. If you find yourself in Graz, Schlossberg is an absolute highlight that should not be missed.
Sayak Das — Google review
Wonderful place. Main recommendation to reach castle by stairs. It are a lot of small viewing area where you can make beautiful photos.
Leonid Chetverikov — Google review
What an experience.
Truely mesmerized at the deep cultural history of Graz
Wally Weber — Google review
Important historical place of the city, and good for a nice walk. If you are lucky usually there are some artists playing instruments next to the clock. Nature is really wonderful and panorama view fantastic 😊
Vasilis Karakostas — Google review
If you are in Graz, then this is a place you should definitely visit. It has a beautiful view of the whole of Graz. A place that is also interesting for children. You also have a restaurant, a cafe, and places for picnics.
Radmila Randjelovic — Google review
Amazing view of the whole city absolutely for free. Many spots to explore or have a picnic. There are also some restaurants. You can reach the top on foot or by cable car (3€). Really beautiful and clean.
Alexandra Skaromnik — Google review
A wonderful place to visit. There are several options for getting to it: stairs or an elevator, there is even a slide when going down. The tunnel to the elevator and the elevator are modern, even futuristic. At the top, you will be greeted by a wonderful panoramic view of Graz and the surrounding area. A lot of buildings that have historical weight, a restaurant, a covered concert space - during the summer there are performances by classical musicians who perform selected works, even two bars and a museum. Before leaving, check the opening hours of the museum. The gardens are beautifully landscaped. Going down the stairs is a special experience, and I definitely recommend it. In order not to break the spell with a detailed description and my own impressions, in the end I am only free to give my warm recommendation to everyone to visit this wonderful place.
Mirsada Cehic — Google review
Steep steps to the top. At the square there are restaurants and tram service. If you don’t walk to walk up, lift service with fee. Nice view above Graz.
Roland Scotland — Google review
The place was beautiful! You could see the town of Graz from above. The weather was so nice when we were there which makes it even better.
AA — Google review
We went in the afternoon/evening as a big group. The whole atmosphere was amazing, some chose to climb up and some to take the elevator. Some of us even opted to go up and down with the slide and back up again. (It's good to have all these versatile options for individual needs) The slide was amazing, I've never seen anything like it and it was so much fun!
The night view from on top of the Schlossberg was also amazing. I can definitely recommend going up once during the day and once for the night view.
Janina — Google review
Schlossberg Castle Hill is located in the city of Graz, Austria, and it's an absolutely unforgettable place. This location is situated in the city center and offers not only 24-hour free cable car transportation but also a romantic spot for couples to enjoy magnificent sunsets.
From the top of Schlossberg Hill, you can overlook the spectacular views of Graz, whether it's daytime or nighttime, the scenery is always breathtaking. This place is a photographer's dream as you can capture the city's unique beauty.
The convenience of the cable car makes it easy for visitors to reach the summit, whether you're coming from afar or a local resident, you can effortlessly enjoy this attraction. For couples, Schlossberg Castle Hill provides a romantic atmosphere, making it a perfect dating spot.
If you visit Graz, you absolutely can't miss Schlossberg Castle Hill; this place will provide you with an unforgettable experience and leave you with beautiful memories.
Please note that the restaurant at the top of the hill is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
KK — Google review
Very nice place for an afternoon walk. The view on the city is beautiful and there are a few different options when it comes to food and drinks. If you don't want to walk up, there is also an elevator and a cable car.
Matthias Kopeinig — Google review
Beautiful view of the city. Very affordable elevator to the top if you have small children or accessibility needs. We were there at 12:00 and it was beautiful to hear all the church bells ring across the city from up above.
Monica Rockstroh — Google review
A really magnificent and picturesque place.
We opted for walking up the stairs (alternatives being the delivery service or the cable lift). The cold wind didn't help our cause! The stairs felt almost infinite and quite steep.
And then we arrived at the top!
What an amazingly enchanting place with a unique and interesting history.
And the hill itself doesn't only hold the Schloss and the clock tower but a beautiful plateau, lush gardens, a restaurant and the most amazing view of Graz.
Feudal fortress built between the 14th & 19th centuries, now housing a local-history museum.
It's actually a very nice castle. Seems to be recently refurbished and the paint looks very nice, especially on a winter, cloudy day. Not much to see on the inside, appears everything was closed when we went. However there is a nice berm to walk on that circles the castle, presumably an old moat. Recommend. It's picture worthy. From 12 century.
Paul Heller — Google review
Beautiful historic place that is a must when you visit Varaždin. You can easily spend a few hours exploring the museum since it is rich with history. It has exhibitions of few hundred years old weapons and guns, furniture, pottery, wardrobes and many other things local noble people used back then.
FlumenSanctiViti — Google review
I went to this place for the advent carnival. The food is tasty, the prices are good and the people is very friendly.
They have some hiking tracks and you can appreciate gardens full of native plants. There is a museum and the church is very pretty.
I saw a shooting star here, highly recommended!
Monica Escorcia — Google review
The best town I ever visited. Really like the vibe of this old town and we came just in time when there is a baroque festival happening. There is a big fireworks the first night I stayed in Varaždin and it is super memorable as it is can be seen from our apartment balcony. Already come back three times to walk around the town during my visit in Croatia. Will absolutely come again.
Roswitha Muntiyarso — Google review
Picture Perfect old Town, with a village vibe. Just lovely to stroll around and look at all the beautiful buildings and enjoy the atmosphere. The fortress had some great exhibit!
Julie Bergersen — Google review
Beautiful Old Town of Varaždin, must see if you are driving through northern Croatia. It contains museum of Varaždin, part of which is free to tour. The surroundings of the Old Town are also stunning, and my recommendation is to take a walk and go around the fortress after you visit inside.
Nikola Kudrna — Google review
Perfect fairytale backdrop. Suggestion: Sit on the Stančić square and face the castle. You won't regret it. Visit the castle to learn about the rich history of the city and take a stroll around it to admire it from all sides.
Jelena Petro?anec — Google review
My first time in Varaždin and I visited the castle. I learnt so much about the city and the influences of the city. My guide Jelena was top class, like a Varaždinan Google. She made the experience special 😊
Johnny Hegarty — Google review
Beautiful city,
I heard of it before, but never been before.
Now when I did, I can tell Varazfin is wirth seeing place in Croatia.
Very clean, beautiful, with lot of green, parks, and beautiful architecture.
People are also very nice, and friendly which is very important for overall impression.
Kabil Muharem — Google review
The castle museum is fun and full of content. There are rooms decorated in a variety of architecture styles as well as additional contents. It could be a bit boring for children, but if you're a lover of history and old castles, this is the perfect place for you in Varaždin.
Ena V. — Google review
The city is very beautiful, but what particularly attracted me was the kindness and friendliness of the people. A city you want to return to.
Nadia — Google review
Great place to visit, but I missed English description, so I couldn't understand anything from what was written. Anyhow, the best recommended place to visit in Varazdin
Mihai Mora — Google review
Varaždin is my favorite town. Fell in love with it some 20 years ago when I first visited it.
It's a pea eful, ordered little town with a captivating old Town and a small castle in the middle of it.
Architecturally it's quite European. Romantic even.
We visited it again this summer, during the Spancirfest event. It was such a pleasant thing to experience. Like a movie set for a timeless place with a sense of community, peace, respect for tradition yet free for self expression.
The streets during this festival are dotted with store stands from local trades. We saw home made ham, pottery, lots and lots and lots of artwork, a couple was even selling Thai hats.
There was a baker with a basket visiting these stands, selling pastry to the other sellers, and you could pick up from the non verbals that there's a dose of friendship and commeradery there. Something you simply don't get to see often.
It was so idyllic that you'd want to record the whole thing and send it off to a movie festival.
If you're close by, make sure to spend at least a day soaking up the event.
If you're not near by, do yourself a favor: visit this little town during some of these festivals.
Igor Mateski — Google review
I don't know if that's the case, but at the time we visited this place it was completely peaceful, even kind of sleepy.
A beautiful baroque town, full of authentic historical buildings. Some buildings, however, would not hurt a little renovation.
Melinda Torok — Google review
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Zotter Schokolade is a must-visit destination for chocolate lovers. Located in Austria, it's the country's largest chocolate manufacturer known for its weird and wonderful chocolates as well as its fair-trade and ethical practices. The facility offers tastings, chocolate making demos, and even features a petting zoo and garden.
One of the greatest experience in my life! Be ready to taste 300 types of chocolate!
Be aware that the best chocolates are in the end so don’t try too much in the beginning because you will super surprised after 😍
I loved this place!
The zoo was also very nice and the Zooter toast as well in the coffee shop(you should have one after 2 hours of a chocolate tasting!)
neeven sleman — Google review
Wow! It was beyond description
The theater at the beginning of the tour was nice, the sound system is good.
Then the highlights of tasting chocolate, not only they taste amazingly good, but also the presentations are all creative and interesting! We couldn't make it until the end there are too many of them hahaha
The zoo outside is pretty cute, we also were able to put our dog in the dog home they provide😄
Wen C — Google review
Great place! Definitely worth the visit! You can eat/try so much chocolate! I am good for weeks now. I also love the garden „Essbarer Tiergarten“ ! Such a lovely stay!
Demi Dauerer — Google review
Great place to go on a trip! The factory (museum) is very nicely decorated and you can try more than 200 types of fine chocolates there. Behind the museum is a promenade where you can walk and see various animals such as alpacas, cows, peacocks, donkeys, chickens, sheep... a very interesting and fun experience!
Linda Saračević — Google review
Family loved it. You don't hear children very often, that is to much chocolate. You get a spoon and it is like all you can eat, but be carefull, there are 300 types of chocolate to taste.
Oh, buy tickets online and keep it till you leave the shop. You need it three times.
At the end is a huge chocolate shop....good luck there🤣🤣🤣🤣
Rok Stražar — Google review
delightful experience. worth the money as everything is made locally and ethically. the staff kept everything extremely clean and always kept a smile on their face. the toilets were also very clean and easy to find.
the whole location is huge so families can easily spend a full day there without getting bored - many stations on the playground for adults and kids!
almost mistook my boyfriend for one of the donkeys tho
Julia Pf — Google review
Absolutely worth the price! Amazing experience for children and adults as well. You can basically eat as much chocolate as you can, more than 300 flavours, from the raw cocoa beans to the chocolate fountains and hot chocolates. Do not eat anything before that, and also only try small portions because you can easily overeat yourself right at the beginning. Also there is a huge chocolate shop at the end, prepare yourself and your wallet, you are definitely gonna leave "some" euros there ;)
Also the zoo is amazing and huge, there are many fun activities there, basically it is true: you can spend a whole day here. Highly recommended!
Viktor Lakatos — Google review
Def coming back! Whole place is pure art! Great experience! Tasty chocolate, top food and natural drinks! Employees are so kind and helpful! Huge parking lot! Pure 10/10!
Minuette Mima Macon — Google review
The whole site is created with so much humour and love for people and nature. The animal park is full of art and has a funny “graveyard of ideas”. The factory starts with a sweet film about the origins of the different beans with attention both to the people and their social situation. Chocolate, from the whole process, is offered while walking through the factory. If anything the experience is almost too intense. There are many impressions. Everywhere there is built-in lightness and fun, from how the robots behave to the lightbulb chocolate moving around in hanging baskets. Generosity, consideration and inventiveness is reflected in every detail
?sa Hidmark — Google review
Amazing half day experience for the whole family. After going through the factory you can walk around the garden where there is a children's playground as well. Just a perfect trip, cannot recommend it enough!
Péter Boóc — Google review
A great experience, a great four hours with my family! The only complaint is that you can't fully enjoy it if you're lactose and soy intolerant. And the biggest problem is that there is no Gluten-free and for this reason four stars
Aleksandra Vučković — Google review
This is one of the destinations that you must have a full free day to enjoy your visit,,
Unfortunately our reservation was later in the day, and we even arrived later, but they were so polite and welcoming and didn’t care that we were late to our reserved time and let us in,,
They had a tour, but we skipped it and went on our own, it was for great and delicious, there is like 300 different things to taste, from the actual coco beans, to the liquid chocolate and finishing with their products and mix of flavors,,
The atmosphere was great, as when you walk from a section to the next, it feels like a new experience yet to have,,
There is also the store where you can buy the whatever you liked during the factory tour,,
And at last, we didn’t have enough time to fully enjoy the farm, but even a quick walk by was so nice,,
Definitely a must visit place,,
Maitham AlFardan — Google review
Toooooop experience! Love it!!! 300 different tastes of Chocolate, everyone is super friendly and they even have restaurants and animal park and activities. You can easily stay there for the whole day.
Will definitely visit them again. It’s a must go anyway. 🤤🫠🍫
Sebastijan Sekol — Google review
I can't begin to explain what kind of a place this is. The whole experience is legitimately breathtaking. From the informative video that starts the tour, where you learn so much about Zotter and their background. The chocolate factory itself is so fascinating, with more samples and tasters than you could ever imagine, as well as so much incredible information about the processes and different thought processes going into the chocolate. The edible zoo is amazing, with lots of great animals that you can tell are really well cared for, the zoo is really an attraction of itself. Finally, the running chocolate is fascinating, with so many delicious treats to sample. I truly can not reccomend this place enough, it was magical!
Owen Glasby — Google review
I would recommend for everybody either with or without children it is a good place to experience deliciousness and happyness. You are able to taste around 300 types of chocholate which is really amusing. Before or after the taste you can walk through in an animal zoo, which is also quite nice and you can meet with several types of animal there and also have fun on the playing grounds.
Borbála Balázs — Google review
Make sure you don’t eat any chocolate for days before you come here because you’ll definitely have a chocolate overdose after the tour! You’ll get an insight on how the Zotter chocolate is made and get to try an incredible amount and variety of chocolates during the 90 minute tour.
We’ve been here twice and both times was great! Our kid also loved it and it’s overall just a fun experience and activity.
Plus- the canteen area has excellent espresso which we went back for again later as it was just really so good! And the gift shop is worth going to to buy some of the chocolates you liked best during the tour.
LemLem Oliveira — Google review
It's one of the best 20€ spent in Austria (the cost of a ticket). You can eat as much chocolate as you actually can )) and the variety is just amazing! Everything is made with such love and attention to details! And the sense of humour! Gosh, I found a place in Austria where the sense of humor is so sharp! The cemetery of ideas is just hilarious! The zoo place is also amazing! So great to have a walk there after the whole day eating chocolate 😁. Thank you. We will be back !
Nerf Ouvert — Google review
The experience in Zotter Schokolade is amazing. You can try variety of different chocolate and even coffee beans. You will learn how cocoa bean turns to delicious chocolate in different taste. Beside the factory, there’s a farm can visit which also included in the tickets. There’s no visitors when we visited so it’s like a private farm with lot of kids playground. Must go attraction.
Tony Ng — Google review
I have visited the the chocolate factory today with my son, there was Mr Jossef Zotter himself, great atmosphere and you can eat chocolate until you die, there’s a graveyard for you in the chocolate factory yard. I love the idea of visiting a chocolate factory, the view is amazing, there’s a farm park with animals and many activities for little and grown children! If you want to have peace and harmony visit in a workday.
M G — Google review
Extraordinary destination! Whether one is there with or without kids it is always a great experience!
BUT for parents with kids, it can really be a whole day trip, since there is a huge outside to explore with a petting zoo, polygons(one for younger kids and one for older), small stream to jump over, and many other interesting installations.
Well, anyone even without children can appreciate the outsides as long as they like nature.
The inside is amazing on so many levels. The way the factory is built to enable visitor to actually see the whole process is wonderful.
The movie Played in the beginning of the tour was interesting even for our 5year old (we explained the important parts).
Every single part of the tour is well thought and executed in an interesting way. With robots serving you fancy praline, endophine balls rolling through a Rollercoaster to get to you and ejection shots hidden in corners with alcohol to boost you a bit... And so many other funny elements, too many to list.
It is really a must see!
Vanja Muskon — Google review
Every time we visit, Zotter proves to be top experience, when it comes to chocolate production, museology, education or environmental issues.
It is a unique opportunity to taste various kinds of chocolate in various production phases and to spend a day in the outdoors.
The zoo, botanical garden and the playgrounds visit are a must when visiting.
Only thing missing is the restautant that was previously a part of the complex, but there are some food options at the enterance
Anamarija Hrvoić Đurić — Google review
Oh god what a great experience! First 20 min you watch a documentary about Josef Zotter and his beggining with the chocholate. Beautifully captured. Then you have tastings. It takes up to 1 hour and a half. The chocolate is so delicious. I would definitely go again. At the end we went to the shop and bought lots of chocolates😄
Vanessa Tivadar — Google review
A very large selection of different types of chocolate and chocolate products. Everything is delicious and you can eat as much as you want. Admittedly, you can't eat a lot of chocolate because it's quite sweet and you'll feel sick, but I certainly didn't regret my visit to this chocolate factory.
The Fire Tower is a noteworthy historical structure in Sopron, constructed during the 13th century. Its spiral staircase, consisting of approximately 200 steps, leads up to a balcony that offers panoramic views of the town and surrounding countryside. Once utilized as an observation post for spotting fires, it now serves as a popular tourist attraction with an entry fee of around 1200 HUF per adult. The ascent to the top may involve some caution due to narrow stairs.
City on the palm of your hand, spectacular scenery, view fabulous, museum is full of beautiful artefacts... Certainly worth visiting
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Darko Kukucka — Google review
Symbol of the town. Beautiful 360 view. They increase the student price to 1200ft. Or i got scammed? 🤔
Noor Roziana — Google review
Beautiful town and amazing view from the top of the fire tower!!
Deepthi Ramesh — Google review
A very stunning and interesting landmark. You can learn a lot about the tower's history, as well as the city's. The tower also offers a great panoramic view.
Martin Holzapfel — Google review
I would say this represents the focal point of Sopron and with the great 360 degree views from the tower is definitely worth a visit. But you can combine this scenic experience with cultural interest by including the lapidarium which contains carved stone elements, some dating back to Roman times. Also if you go down to the basement you are standing on part of an ancient Roman road.
Miles Macdonald — Google review
Definitely the symbol of the city! Indeed it is really a gorgeous monument, which can be seen from different parts of the city! Anyway, it would be literally amazing if you can even acces it to enjoy an amazing view of the city but I am not 100% sure this is not possible to do!
Andrea Nori — Google review
Lovely place . The old city is full of romance.
NK L. — Google review
The biggest site in Sopron, the fire tower is a must visit. A former tower used to spot fires. You have to pay something like 1200 HUF to visit for an adult. There are only stairs to go up, but its not that many, and you actually do not go to the very top of the tower. Along the way are some visuals and descriptions that explain the history of the tower and the city. At the top the views are great, overlooking the entire city and countryside.
Paul Heller — Google review
Beautiful view of the city with a rich history. If you love history and architecture then this place is for you.
Rasheed Palacio — Google review
Very nice view~ In the night, the tower have magical lights. Really looks so good.
(The stairs little bit tiny, so be careful when you go to the top, or go back to the ground floor)
Schönbrunn Palace is an important and popular tourist destination in Vienna,Austria. The exterior of the castle is brightly painted yellow and its gardens are meticulously maintained. Within the palace walls are many ornate ceremonial rooms, including a world-famous rococo maze.
Beautiful palace. Great place to visit during the summers to enjoy the enormous gardens and grounds surrounding of the palace. The sculptures and fountains designed are stunning. From the topmost point it has a great view of the city. The garden is enormous even for a quick walk it would take hours. The trees are arranged in a maze like structure and there are zoos and greenhouses inside along with a Japanese garden. Would recommend 🌻
Olivia Joy — Google review
An Austrian palace with big gardens, rose garden and a botanic garden. Easy to get using public transportation.
I took the 22 rooms self-tour (Imperial, 18€), and got audio guide included. Most of the rooms are not special or beautiful, the last 4-5 are the interesting rooms.
If you have 2-3 free hours, it can be nice (but not a must). I was on February and the plants are in hibernation. I believe the gardens are beautiful on the spring / summer.
Avihay Froochzad — Google review
It is one of the most beautiful and famous palaces in Vienna. This place has a great historical background. This place is amazing for a walk 🚶♂️ or run around. The garden is very beautiful and is very well located. The palace inside is also very beautiful. A must visit place when you are in Vienna or around.
Umaid Ullah SAHIL — Google review
Spectacular building and gardens, really very big and as I realize, perfect for runners - the surface, shadows, small hill to run up. Grand tour with the audio guide was very worth it, a bit of history that makes the whole story interesting. I suggest to book tickets one day in advance though!
Peter Sliacky — Google review
A superb palace in every way, very well designed. The yard is huge where you can spend the whole day without realizing the notion of time.
Unfortunately, I didn't have tickets to view the interior of the palace, but I am firmly convinced that it is worth to se it.
I recommend to buy the tickets in advance because they are limited.
Balog Eugen — Google review
Free entrance to the exterior area. It's a beautiful place for a walk in the city surrounded by nature. The Christmas market was open on the 1st week of January, it was lovely. I recommend booking tickets online if you wish to visit the palace inside.
Βαΐτσα Γαλ — Google review
Got to the ticket office when it opened at 8:30am first available opening for the palace was at nearly 4pm. I highly recommend booking your ticket(s) in advance otherwise just walk the grounds and see what you can. The 'other' gardens this time of year aren't worth the extra money in my opinion. If flowers were in bloom it'd be worth it, but otherwise see as much as you can for free. If you want to do the zoo do the combo for that and the palace. Zoo is currently under a little construction. If you're on a bit of a budget I recommend leaving the grounds to find food for something more affordable. I highly recommend getting there early if you're interested in walking around to take photos. It gets really busy after 10 am so if want photos without a bunch of people there go early. Also take some euros with you. The bathroom at the ticket office isn't free but there is one in the palace as well as one in the park.
Keri Thibeau — Google review
Nothing can be said more than it is an amazing place. Very spacious gardens. Distinctive fountain, grand palace with legendary decorations. You can save money and enjoy the wonderful gardens and views, there is a restaurant with a panoramic view at the end of the garden
David Zaki — Google review
Just amazing! An amazing thing: we did not have time to visit everything (we were left with Desert house and Palm house plus the Maze) but it closed by 16:30 and we ran out of time (we started at 10:00 touring everything on the Great Tour plus). But we came back the other day and tickets were still available, which was amazing! So you can come back anytime and finish your tour the other day :)
Mihai Nitoiu — Google review
One of the highlights of my visit in Vienna. It was just too hot in the whole place because there are no shades. But the views are awesome. Definitely a Muss-see-attraction in Vienna.
The entrance to the garden doesn’t cost anything. There are also free water stations around the area, so don’t forget to bring a water bottle when you visit.
Georg Zenitram — Google review
Very nice palace, but unfortunately we haven’t booked the tickets in advance so the waiting time was 3h.
Though you can wonder around with beautiful garden, climb to the top of the hill for the beat views.
Tatevik Darbinyan — Google review
Every time I am in the Vienna area I have to go to Schönbrunn. I love it there so much. Every time I go I try something new. The gardens are almost more impressive than the buildings. There are so many different things to do there on any budget. Don't miss it!
Amanda Sutton — Google review
Beautiful palace .. fantastic tourist attraction in Vienna. The palace looks stunning in the night lights. The inside tour of the palace is nice. Photos are not allowed inside the palace. All the antique items and treasures of the palace are preserved very well. Great place to visit. Such a long area of the whole place. It might even take a full day to see the complete palace. The palace viewing tickets are sold here. A bit expensive though. Tickets are also sold to cover the half side of the palace only at half price. A lot of souvenir items are sold at the exit. The Christmas market is held here in the grounds of the palace during Christmas time.
Karthikeyan S — Google review
The palace was amazing. There was a handheld small device which provides audio guide throughout your tour in the palace and tells you interesting stories of the royals who once lived there. I got the imperial tour which let me toured through most of the rooms but I regret not getting the full tour because the palace was truly magnificent and I would love to see more of it.
I visited the palace on 1st November, which is also a Viennese public holiday - All Saints’ Day. The waiting for 3 hours for me but crowd regulation was really well done. When it was my turn to go in it wasn’t crowded and I actually had the space and time to enjoy every bits of the palace. So try to get tickets prior to arrival and you will not have to wait.
But even if you have to wait there is no worry as you can wander around the garden of the palace like I did (where I took the pictures attached) and walking about the small let me oversee the entire Vienna. The scenery and gardening was amazing.
There was a small castle, which once was the dining of the royals, on the top of the hill and has now been turned into a coffee shop and an observatory. But be noted that you can only go all the way up to the observatory if you have bought the most expensive ticket type. I did not get that so I missed the opportunity to go up.
Overall, I would say this is a must-go when visiting Vienna for the first time. You learn a lot about the local history and can enjoy amazing view. :)
Long Kiu Hung — Google review
Great palace, lots of content in, and around it.
Takes at least full day to see it all, and being spread on a great area, there is lots of walking!
Due to lots of tourists, there might be few hours between you buying a ticket and entering the palace.
Dejan Mratinković — Google review
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. The whole family spent the day here, just wandering around the castle gardens. It is worth taking the long walk to the back of the castle grounds to see and eat at the coffee shop. Had cake and coffee and a rest before coming back down the hill. It took almost 3 hours. No charge for entry. Cheers big ears
michael laidlaw — Google review
The surrounding area of the palace is very beautiful. The hills the gardens all are clean and full of grass and flowers. One thing you must have in mind is that is better have your ticket prior your visit because of limited entrance.
Thanos Christanas — Google review
What a beautiful place to visit.
I have to mention we have not been inside the palace (there is an entry fee if you are interested to go) but the outside and the park is pretty itself and free to visit and a really nice walk too! The view is amazing and if you visit during spring/ summer everything is blooming! Not far from Vienna city center and definitely worth a visit. Bathrooms available.
Danina La — Google review
Historic place with a great view when you go up on the hill. Been here after six years and I can say the garden had better upkeep back then. The rose arc is very beautiful during Spring and the fountain is amazing.
Hadi Jaberipour — Google review
Went late afternoon as was doing other things.
€24 euro for standard ticket which will get you in the palace on a audio tour. Nice tour and some history along with it, about one hour or less to complete.
You can go to the right side of the palace and walk the extensive gardens etc for free, which I didn’t realize initially as some other adjacent gardens you can pay for.
Once you reach the back of the gardens you can go part way up the larger monument, to go to the top for a better view is €5 more. For the view it’s nice.
Scott Walmsley — Google review
This place is magnificent. It is free to enter and roam around the vast land area. There is a costly ticket at different prices (depending on which part/s of the palace you wanted to tour) to enter the palace. There is no line when we bought the tickets, but somehow there’s a lot of people freely roaming around the park, only few would buy tickets and enter the palace. Before entering, people need to surrender their personal belongings and get their audio phones for an audio guided tour, with different languages. It would took some time to finish the tour depending on your ticket, but the cheapest would be around 30 minutes to finish the tour. It’s not really time bounded as it depends how fast or slow you pace across rooms. Photography and filming are generally not allowed, one needs a permit for such activity inside the palace. There are souvenir shops at the ticketing area, at the end of each guided tour of the palace. Overall, it was a great experience.
For tourists who does not know the history of Austria, they may not find the guided tour fulfilling so I may suggest to read some history facts about Austria and Europe, in general, or just roam and take pictures around the park and the garden for free.
Robert Dave Alonzo — Google review
It was my second time visiting the palace though we remained in the gardens without visiting any of the rooms. Highly recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time and downloading the app. The weather was phenomenal so there were people walking, exercising and enjoying the beauty. We lived the labyrinths and followed the app walking suggestions to take in the sculptures and photo ops.
Ana D — Google review
Love this place. So beautiful and a photographers dream as so many backgrounds to use. We went for the day as we just got engaged and was peaceful place to walk and enjoy the moments. Love to go back to visit the Palace and the zoo. Vienna has our heart ♥
A S — Google review
Beautiful gardens. Took a tour inside. Packed with historical furnishings art and facts.
As we visited on the run-up to Christmas, we were lucky to have the Christmas market there, too. Well, it's worth a visit. There is a lot to see.
Dawn Jackson — Google review
This is a very beautiful castle with fantastic gardens. You will need several hours to spend time here and will definitely be rewarded for photography efforts as there is very nice contrast to use. The souvenir shop was one of the better ones and had several unique items to purchase. Just be prepared, these places, including this one, definitely aren't cheap with merchandise. It is still a place worthwhile to visit, and I recommend it to others.
Kirsten van der Merwe — Google review
A must for visiting Vienna. Manicured gardens and a well narrated prerecorded tour of the residence. Plan for timed tickets with a 60 to 90 min wait after purchase which is enough time to walk the grounds. Tours can be a bit crowded, but worth it! Bring cash to use the bathroom at the entrance.
Daniel White — Google review
Although I never got to see the inside, I enjoyed the grounds and the lovely Easter Market they had outside. My visit to the palace was tater spontaneous and hadn’t purchased a ticket online. Upon arrival, we found that there was over a three hour wait to enter the palace once the tickets were purchased. Highly recommend you purchase that golden ticket in advance to save you the wait.
Fran Roy — Google review
Besides the great museum, the garden and trails are amazingly beautiful and well maintained. A perfect place to spend the day with family and friends or for a solo relaxing walk. The cafe is also very nice and the scenic view of town is spectacular!
Marina Garcia de Paula Campos — Google review
It’s free to enjoy the grounds, which are extensive and beautiful. The Palace tour has 3 options - we took the longest (e29 per person) - which are all audio tapes. They move you through fairly quickly. Luckily it was not too busy as we visited in winter.
Lots of souvenir shops and cafes.
We made the climb up to Glorietta which truly has amazing views.
Patricia V Waldron — Google review
A wonderful piece of history!
Take the time to stroll around in the splendid gardens, imagine yourself in the shoes of the Impress just for a moment.
We came early in spring, we recommend visiting when all has blossomed to appreciate the beauty of the gardens, late spring / early summer.
Othman HACIANE — Google review
If you wish to do the full tour probably best to book in advance. We managed to do the basic entry state rooms tour without delay but it was a 2hr wait otherwise, this bit really doesn't take long to view.
That said seeing the actual external architecture & vast grounds was the best bit and that's free to enjoy.
Mark Derrick — Google review
For the palace it’s a very huge palace with so many rooms. Each room had their own story and design. Beautifully decorated, with different color and furniture also the artwork in every room. I recommend to took a longer tour, so you can get to see the whole palace plus the audio guide provided insightful information.
For the other part of the palace they have an enormous size of garden. The garden are free to enter except some like the orangery or the maze. We spent a few hours walking around the gardens. I know it would be beautiful in the summer when the flowers are in bloom.
It will be very busy during weekend/public holidays. So make sure to buy the ticket beforehand.
The Hofburg, originally an imperial palace and now home to the Austrian president, is a vast and ornate baroque structure with extensive interiors. It features elaborate marble foyers and hallways, as well as lavish living quarters for the Austrian monarchy. The Kaiserappartements, once the official living quarters of Franz Josef and Empress Elisabeth, are especially stunning in their chandelier-lit opulence.
If you want to know more about the young Empress Sisi who has fascinated everyone, this is the museum you should not miss. We did the full ticket with audio guide and silver collection. The guide is well done and everything it explains is interesting, the silver collection is cool you see the ostentatiousness live of royalty but a quick look is enough. You can see the Empress's dresses and all the rooms preserved and decorated with the style of the time, her office, bathroom etc ... the truth is that it is worth it and interesting.
Laia Serra Dav? — Google review
It is an impressive and imposing building that houses a variety of exhibits. I honestly can't understand the purpose of all these massive internal staircases that take up almost half of the palace. Finally, the Greek antiquities are as if they were simply stored there and not as if they were being exhibited.
Orestis - — Google review
If you like knights, royal horses, jousting and such the Imperial Armory is a must see! A collection of 125 suits of armour carefully catalogued by owner and circa. The museum/palace itself is work of art with grand halls, staircases and paintings. Take a peek at the elegance of long ago. The entrance and self-guided tour with audio was included with my Vienna Pass
Joni Garcia — Google review
This is a must-see in Vienna as it is more than thrilling and the history behind it is glorious. I suggest visiting it in the morning as it is less crowded. An interesting fact is that the president now lives in that castle.
It is truly a masterpiece!
Sevastian Gavrilov — Google review
The place is MASSIVE! It has so much history and so many things to see! From the silver museum to the library to the sisi museum to the imperial rooms! It's a lot of fun but the tour is really long (about 90 minutes or so). The audio guide experience is really good! I got to learn a lot of things about the history of Austria and about the royal family! Some criticisms are that we can't take pictures at parts of the place (like sisi museum and imperial rooms) and that we can't connect Bluetooth earbuds to the audio guide remote. The amount of things you learn there is so much worth it though and the place is very well priced! I had a lot of fun there.
Omar Essam — Google review
One the most important seats of power in Europe for centuries it is a must see for anyone interested in history. Fabulous palace full of history in the heart of enchanting Vienna. See the butterfly greenhouse attached to the palace for something for all ages from 1-99.
Richard C. IV — Google review
The Hofburg in Austria is an absolute gem that takes you on a captivating journey through history. As an avid traveler, I have visited numerous landmarks, but the Hofburg stands out as a place that truly encapsulates the essence of Austria's rich heritage.
I was immediately struck by the impressive architecture and the sheer scale of the palace. The blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles creates a visual feast for the eyes, transporting visitors to a bygone era of opulence and grandeur. The attention to detail in every nook and cranny is simply astounding.
The Hofburg's location in the heart of Vienna adds to its allure. Surrounded by charming streets, delightful cafes, and vibrant cultural attractions, it's the perfect starting point to explore the city. I recommend taking a leisurely stroll through the Burggarten, a beautiful park adjacent to the palace, for a moment of tranquility amidst the urban buzz.
Whether you are a history enthusiast, an architecture aficionado, or simply seeking a taste of Austria's imperial past, the Hofburg is an absolute must-visit. It is a testament to the grandeur and cultural legacy of this remarkable country. Prepare to be enthralled by its timeless beauty and indulge in a journey through Austria's rich history.
Elias Chelala — Google review
A majestic place. Walking around the territory, you can appreciate the scale of the buildings, their architecture, decoration. And feel the greatness of Vienna. It is here that you can realize that this place once belonged to the kings))
Kateryna Pelekh — Google review
This is also one of the iconic tourist attraction in Vienna.
Once a winter residence of former Habsburg dynasty but now serve as the workplace of the Austria's President.
Better to come here during daylight or early morning as you will see the magnificent beauty, the architectural structure and of course to escape from the throng of people.
At night, the lights will add to its beauty.
It was close when I come here.
John Paul Tuquib — Google review
If you have only got time to visit one attraction in Vienna, make it this. The palace complex houses paintings by the likes of Klimt.
Coco Qian — Google review
Loved it the first time I came here in summer of 2019 and still loved it again after four years. I’d say I prefer the summer time for this type of visit because it’s a vast area of space that gets quite windy and cold in January. Otherwise, you’ll be able to explore all the vast options when the weather is good.
However, if you don’t mind the cold, the grounds are yours, albeit there’s not much to see except the museums. Perhaps this is when a tour guide would be most helpful.
Jelilat Kareem — Google review
Didn't go inside due to a tight schedule but the external architecture of this building is simply majestic and beautiful. Nevertheless, I was contented to be able to witness this marvel from the outside. There are also many beautiful buildings and churches at walking distance from Hofburg. Spend a day here walking around and you will not regret it
Seah Shao Jun Nigel — Google review
This place is amazing right in the middle of the city it’s a huge palace complex with several different museums and attractions all within the complex, we did the Imperial Jewels, Sussi Museum & Spanish Riding School in one day was excellent and all the attractions were included on the Vienna Passes we purchased. What a lovely building and day.
Stephen MacLean — Google review
Must visit to feel the spirit of imperial Vienna, need full day as castle, park, zoo and some other points on the park territory. There are also touristic train around the park - for those who can’t walk so much! In Castle very good organised audio guide! Very good cafe and all territory with good desserts and coffee)))
Ekaterina — Google review
This is spectacular place you must see when in Vienna. The architecture, decoration is very lavish and stunning, I really love it, it shows the Majesty and royalty of the kings. We visited the museum and the apartments the ticket was around 16 euro, the treasury ticket is separate.
Maria Rangelova — Google review
Hey everyone... The Hofburg is the former principal imperial palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria...Vienna itself is beautiful, you can find everything here... but for me it was mainly about the copy of destiny.... The relic and actually the weapon that killed Jesus Christ...
Ivan Apparition — Google review
Amazing historical place. Sweet weather, and a marvellous atmosphere. Definitely loved everything about the place including the people and the events organisers. Indeed there are a lot of historical places and museums in Austria but Hofburg palace is a special one. A must visit location!
Murhaf Daaboul — Google review
So many amazing buildings in Vienna, but this is one of my favorites. It is simply overwhelming when you see it in person. Impossible to capture its awe with pictures, must be seen to be believed. I didn’t do the tours inside as I had a busy schedule, but I’m sure the inside is as beautiful as the outside. A must see in Vienna!
Belvedere Palace is a museum in Vienna, Austria that contains a wide range of art from the Middle Ages to today. The collection has particular importance for its holdings of Gustav Klimt paintings, which are some of the most beautiful and iconic works in the whole of Austria. The palace and its gardens make for a lovely place to spend an afternoon, and it's worth visiting if you're interested in Austrian art.
This is a must visit location in Vienna! The gardens are stunning in their elegance and memories of a bygone age abound in the architecture and layout.
The views of the hills around Vienna are wonderful.
You have beautiful water fountains to calm body and mind, and there's a lovely cafe at the Upper Belvedere where you can sit indoors / outdoors and relax whilst contemplating life in Vienna.
In addition, last, but certainly not least, you have the Gustav Klimt exhibition and the palace itself.
Time well spent, I'd say!
Catriona McMichael — Google review
The complex of palaces and gardens Belvedere is just a masterpiece. Two palaces (upper and lower), a complex of fountains, landscape design, a huge square. Therefore, this place is always crowded. Gorgeous art exposition of Gustav Klimt, including his most famous works. If you decide to see the palaces from the inside and see a collection of paintings, then it is better to take tickets online (the difference is noticeable). On Belvedere it is necessary to have at least 5-6 hours. It's worth to see it by own
The buildings look amazing as well as the garden. Sculptures and fountains located along the paths are pleasing to the eyes.
This is a must visit location in Vienna! The gardens are stunning in their elegance and memories of a bygone age abound in the architecture and layout.
The views of the hills around Vienna are wonderful.
You have beautiful water fountains to calm body and mind, and there's a lovely cafe at the Upper Belvedere where you can sit
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Chaudhary Virendra Pratap — Google review
Book online in advance ! we were lucky to get tickets close to the time we were there otherwise would have had to come back later. Saw ‘The Kiss,’ amazing! Beautiful interior to the building- and lots of signs to tell you the history of the rooms as well as the art.
Bella Riccio — Google review
*Note, I didn’t go into the Museum. This is about the gardens. I didn’t feel like going to see “The Kiss” which is the main reason you go to this Museum.
The gardens are absolutely spectacular. All three levels of them. The bottom level is fun to kind of walk through the hedges and find a little spots. Some of them have sculptures and some of them just have park benches but you don’t know till you enter. The two main fountains are beautiful and super picturesque one side you can see the beautiful palace on the other side you can see Vienna making both sides beautiful in different ways. You can easy spend a good 2 hours just walking and enjoying the gardens
Sami Peterson — Google review
My visit to Belvedere Castle in Vienna was a captivating journey through both art and history. This splendid palace, with its magnificent architecture and stunning gardens, is a true gem in the heart of the city.
The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the incredible collection of art housed within the castle. The Upper Belvedere, in particular, showcases an array of masterpieces, including works by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele. These paintings are not only artistically significant but also culturally and historically important.
The beautiful gardens, with their meticulously landscaped design, provided a serene backdrop for the castle. The views of Vienna from the terraces were absolutely breathtaking, making it a picture-perfect spot.
The staff at Belvedere Castle were informative and helpful, enhancing the overall experience. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply seeking a taste of Austrian culture and history, a visit to Belvedere Castle is a must. It's a cultural treasure trove that offers an unforgettable and visually stunning journey. I highly recommend it to anyone exploring Vienna.
Eduardo Rukos — Google review
Absolutely stunning palace. If you are short on time, do just the upper palace. Keep in mind entry is per the time given for your ticket. They don't take you in early and only give you a 20 minute window if you are delayed. The exhibitions are on three levels and it takes at least an hour to see each of them properly, 90 minutes for each level if you want to do justice to the beautiful paintings, sculptures and the rooms of the palace. The lower level has medieval and modern art if that's your thing. The gardens between the palaces are lovely too.
Samina K — Google review
A beautiful palace with astonishing architecture and stunning gardens! The interior isn’t what you would expect as the palace was restored after being bombed in WW2. There is a beautiful ballroom made of marble on the second floor. The palace is filled with paintings from different periods and styles and can be considered more like a gallery.
Vasilena Baltadjieva — Google review
It's hard to put this in to words how much this is worth visiting. You need to like art and you need to have patience to walk around and enjoy the culture. It was spectacular to see Klimt's the kiss. The architecture is awesome and the grounds and garden are worth a walk. So much to do, just pay it a visit
Stephen Brown — Google review
We were fascinated by this incredible piece of Vienna’s history. Upon entering from the main gate you have this huge space with a lake and manicured flower beds.
At the entrance of the museum you must deposit your backpacks in a special room at the "bag storage" and you can choose which direction to take first. The visit inside the museum has no time limit, you can go inside for as long as you want. It really is a must-see tourist attraction. We recommend making tickets online so you can skip the line at the ticket office.
Mattia Militare — Google review
The place to see The Kiss of Gustav Klimt. 🥺🥺❤️❤️
Make sure to get to the Upper gallery for this. Get your ticket online to skip the queue. The first floor baroque art ceilings are just marvellous and I couldn't get enough of staring at them. U can also see other modern artists like monet. A lot of art to admire and a beautiful interior. I went there during a very hot summer day and it was air conditioned. Enjoy the visit.
Amal Amra Tutuianu — Google review
Amazing palace!!
I visited here during noon. It has amazing view.
Not just the walk around, you can simply sit there and enjoy your time with family, friends or your partner.
It has very mesmerizing view. You'll definitely collect so many memories from here.
Highly recommended!!
Antriksh Deep — Google review
The palace is really beautiful, and the gardens around it are nicely designed for a pleasant walk. They've arranged everything well. Just remember to check when the palace is open before you go. That way, you can enjoy both the stunning palace and the lovely gardens to the fullest. It's a great way to spend your time!
Chandra Kanth Reddy — Google review
Massive Palace and massive garden area. The architecture was unique and the maze garden took a lot of effort. The gallery inside was so satisfactory, especially the Gustav Klimt exhibits. There were a lot of people but it was not really crowded. A must-visit place in Vienna.
Jamie Marie — Google review
Really enjoyed this museum. A diverse collection of styles in a beautiful setting. The Klimt exhibit gets a lot of attention especially The Kiss, but many of his other works are just as interesting and thought provoking. Easy to explore this museum within an hour to 1.5 hours. The grounds are a nice stroll around too.
Larry P. — Google review
Very nice place worth seeing in Vienna. The park/gardens around this place with number of fountains are amazing. You can have a walk, seat on a garden bench and relax. There is also a cafe if you want to drink or bite something. Recommended place on a Vienna tourist map.
Pawe? Pasieka — Google review
This was a stunning museum I would really recommend visiting. Getting tickets online in advance is preferable however if you don’t you can have a lovely stroll around the gardens outside. We only visited the Upper Belvedere which was stunning in itself - especially for the amazing Klimt collection but I would love to visit the Lower part next time.
Elena Macci? — Google review
Wonderful Museum and art gallery in beautiful surroundings, not to be missed if you’re a Klimt fan! We only went to lower Belvedere and the Schlossgarten but enjoyed every moment. Go early to avoid the crowds. We did but it was very crowded as we left.
Usually Bubble — Google review
One of the must see places at Vienna. There is Upper Belvedere, Lower Belvedere and the gardens. The gardens are free to visit. There are spread tickets for upper and lower palace. The upper place ticket is $17, but you can get a 2 in 1 ticket for $24. The famous “The Kiss” painting by Gustav Klimt is on the Upper Belvedere. It’s a must see. The gardens and the small lake are beautiful and worth the visit if you don’t want to go inside.
Armita — Google review
We only visited The upper Palace at Belvedere as this has a great art collection in particular the works of Gustav Klimt and many other great works of art. The building itself is spectacular as it was built as a Palace and never occupied as such, now serving as an Art Gallery. It also has a very nice cafe which looks out onto the gardens and Lower Belvedere.
There is, of course, a gift shop where one can buy memories at all budget levels.
Joseph Ryder — Google review
Very impressive grounds and buildings - worth a trip just to walk around outside. Of course, the main attraction is Klimt's "The Kiss", but there are many other wonderful works of art. It's not as large as some other galleries and as such, it only took us about an hour and a half to look around. We went towards the end of the day and it wasn't too busy.
We had the Vienna Pass and couldn't see how to pre-book tickets on line, so went to the ticket sales on the day to find out we didn't need a ticket and to just show the Vienna Pass at the main entrance.
Natasha Panagiotopoulos — Google review
Totally cool place to visit and see the architecture. The statues were very well done and detailed. The cafe was busy but looked like they had good food. There were people also taking wedding photos here which I thought would be a nice background. A very cool place to visit with historical relevance.
Joseph Powell — Google review
Lots of art, with something for everyone. I visited Upper and Lower Belvedere, Lower was much quieter (and a better cafe) on a 2 in 1 ticket. You could also get a 3 in 1 ticket for their other site, but after two days walking around Vienna and its palaces my feet couldnt take any more!
Cath Payne — Google review
A beautiful palace to visit. The sun was shining and the gardens were beautiful! I would recommend you book tickets in advance as it can get very busy! If you love art, there’s plenty of beautiful portraits/works of art to admire! We particularly like the character heads! The palace itself is fantastic to wander around too!!
Elisa Winstanley — Google review
Beautiful place surrounded by large gardens. A must visit for all art history lovers, especially if you like Klimt. It's impressive both on the inside and from the outside.
Alternativeyumi — Google review
Lovely park to walk through and sit and enjoy the view.
Unfortunately we went during the time of year where the fountains aren't on which was a shame. Regardless a nice park to walk through and sit and pass some time.
Plus.... Some "interesting" statues!
Caitlin Broadhurst — Google review
We bought our tickets online for the savings and grabbed coffee at a Greek restaurant across the street to wait. This is a nicely sized museum and we were comfortably able to see everything in the upper Belvedere ticket in a couple of hours. The Klimts are gorgeous and well displayed. Make sure to not miss the historic religious pieces that are in a climate controlled room off the lobby!
Stephanie Bize — Google review
A wonderful experience as expected. An amazing building in stunning park. Baroque windows. Paintings clearly described in English. It is here that you can see the Kiss and other paintings by Klimt. We purchased our tickets online, which do require picking a time slot. We could stay there all day.
Varko — Google review
Beautiful Palace- the art collection well worth the visit. Beautiful building. Some areas in the grounds a little run down/messy which was surprising. Get there early and you'll get to view the Klimt collection without the crowds. We got there for opening time and it was getting very very busy as we left.
Jo Teal — Google review
We bought tickets online and there was no waiting time. But there was a small issue, they were renovating the part where you can store your luggage, so it was an extra effort to take it back to the HBf, to store it and to come back. The online ticket was valid for one hour, so you need to be careful to not miss it. The museum itself is a bit overrated and 17€ is really too much for it.
Mkhitar Ghazaryan — Google review
クリムトの『接吻』『ユディト』をみられます。その他にもエゴン・シーレ、クリムトの作品が充実していて、ウィーンでおすすめの美術館です。
庭園もとても広くきれいです。
オンラインで事前に入場券を買えます。
(Translated by Google)
You can see Klimt's ``The Kiss'' and ``Judith.'' It also has a wide selection of works by Egon Schiele and Klimt, making it a recommended museum in Vienna.
The garden is also very large and beautiful.
You can buy admission tickets in advance online.
Akihiro 佐々木暁洋 SASAKI — Google review
Don't buy ticket. Just go visit the garden.
Well the palace is huge and is ticked. However, the garden behind it captures its essence is what I had heard. The garden is open for all for free. It has beautiful sculptures, a lot of flora, and fountains. The sculptures are unique and perfect for time travel. The garden is extremely well kept and has flowers like tulip and lavender. One can breath the fragrance in the air. A lot of tourists stop here and so should you!
You can sit around and take a moment to absorb the beauty.
There's a small cafe there as well which too is open for all. They seemed to have a decent collection but they don't allow takeaway... They are strictly "dine-in" only. We were in a rush so couldn't sit in, but if you have time - the desserts looked good
nidhi sarda — Google review
I loved the Palace itself, it’s so gorgeous it’s actually a little overwhelming. The view is breathtaking to the point I felt like I was not paying enough attention to the art displayed inside.
This is one of the best, if not the best overall museum I have ever been to. Unfortunately my visit has been a bit tainted by the way I was greeted at the entrance. I was told to use the lockers on the left hand side, to my surprise those required a €2 coin to be inserted, which I did not have so started panicking a little, understandably - this visit was the highlight of my trip and having spent close to 8 hours travelling to Vienna, tiredness started catching up to me. I saw no mention of this on the website. In fact, I checked the FAQ prior to my visit as I contemplated heading to the hotel first, having been on the move since I arrived in Vienna earlier in the morning. For those interested, from Belvedere website: Yes, you will find lockers, free of charge, at all Belvedere locations.
How come was I directed to paid lockers? I can only imagine this was an attempt to get even more money from those visiting. Extremely disappointing and distasteful. I eventually headed to the cloakroom, where I was able to leave my backpack indeed free of charge.
I am the kind of person who always visits the museum gift shops to have something to bring back the memories, however on this occasion I decided not to purchase anything, purely because of the locker situation.
The historic city center of Vienna, known as Historisches Zentrum von Wien, is a magnificent sight filled with elegant buildings, baroque castles and parks. The 19th-century Ringstrasse boulevard is the highlight of the area with numerous incredible buildings adorned with fascinating designs, carvings and statues. The location is exceptionally clean but can be overcrowded during holidays making it difficult for taxis and cars to pass through.
A truly beautiful sight. There are several buildings in this location. All with amazing and intriguing designs, statues, patterns and carvings. The area is very clean. Taking pics and stopping to admire can be uncomfortable as the area is extremely busy(as it should be). So better go in the morning or early afternoon on weekdays. During holidays, the area is decorated beautifully. Taxis and cars will find it difficult to pass the streets here due to excess pedestrians. All in all, amazing place, definitely a most visit when you are in Vienna.
Prince Dumebi Jonathan — Google review
Amazing! Clean photogenic city center, you feel surrounded by history! All the buildings attract your attention and get you mesmerized!!
Dilak — Google review
A truly beautiful area of Vienna. There are numerous buildings in this area with amazing architecture,sculptures, patterns,museums and carvings. The area is very clean and has lots of opportunities for taking photos. The area is most busy in the evenings and nights when everyone comes out. During holidays the area is decorated beautifully and has many Christmas markets around the area as I experienced when I visited here. In my opposition from what I saw the best one was the large Christmas market near and around St. Stephens Cathedral in the historic city centre. I would definitely recommend this area as a must visit when you are in Vienna.I would definitely visit this area again when I am in Vienna
Donald hood — Google review
No other city in the world can be like Vienna. It would take three life times to see it all, and then a fourth to see what you have forgotten! Don't get into the tourist traps, but read about Vienna, get a good city map, learn some German, and venture out into the city filled with secret, small passages, Cafés, wonderful museums and very good food.
Kimball Beard — Google review
Cultural landmark, unique cultural heritage building, amazing cultural ornaments and colors,, even from inside you will find a great work
The Gothic cathedral St. Stephan's Cathedral is located in the heart of Vienna and boasts an ornate spire, catacombs, and a treasury museum. It is a popular Instagram spot for panoramas of the cityscape from either the tower or the outside.
Very very stunning church in the heart of the city. Made it there during mass in the evening, but will definitely be going back today to get the feel of the place during the day.
Amazing architecture from both inside and outside. It’s jaw dropping. And it has such an amazing/positive/calming energy.
The is no entrance fee to the church itself but if you wanna climb the tower and its 300+ steps or to see the catacombs you need to pay. Will add an update after I do the tours today.
Ava Tamizifar — Google review
Totally worth visiting it's free to enter. We visited in the evening and it was almost empty likely because tour groups go in the morning. The amazing detail in these buildings is always amazing and something worth experiencing. You can enjoy it inside and out.
Kudakwashe Zimunya — Google review
Beautiful church, most of the main parts are free to visit so I can't think of a reason to not visit.
There are some parts of the church which you need to pay to enter, I paid for the catacombs tour and recommend that. I also paid to go up the north tower, you get good views of Vienna and a good look at the amazing tiled roof, however I am not sure it is worth the asking price of EUR 6 - take a look at the photos below and decide for yourself whether you want to pay to go up.
You can only buy tickets in person at the church, you cannot buy them online in advance, also they only accept cash, no cards.
Alan Chan — Google review
Be fit if you're going up the south tower worth it for the view. North tower little lift ride to the top great to see the tiled roof up close. The catacombs tour was good. I got out of the afternoon heat for half an hour, which is very informative. Highly recommended to buy an all-inclusive ticket
Liane'n'Paul chesterton — Google review
St. Stephen's Cathedral is an architectural masterpiece that left me in awe. The intricate details of its Gothic design, including the stunning stained glass windows and towering spires, are truly captivating. The interior is equally impressive, with its majestic altar and historical artifacts. Climbing the South Tower was a highlight, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Vienna. A must-visit for history enthusiasts and architecture lovers!
Khadij Brz — Google review
This was an incredibly interesting and beautiful place to visit. There are several options for tickets, we chose the € 20 all inclusive per person one.
This allows a visit to the Cathedral itself plus both the North and South towers. One has an elevator and the other over 300 steps.Even though we could access both, we went with the elevator.
The view was fantastic, both of the city and the rest of the Cathedral. Then we had a guided tour of the crypt, absolutely brilliant and a great tour guide. The tour was in German and English and highly worth taking.
I would highly recommend this tour and if at all possible, try to be there for 10 am at least before the crowd.This part of Vienna is incredibly busy with tourists..
Also tickets are not available online and must be purchased in person in the Cathedral. This is cash only, as is the gift shop.
Joseph Ryder — Google review
This is a must see for Vienna! The architecture is stunning. Once you’re inside the cathedral it is totally majestic and grand. My 69 yo father and I climbed Stephansdom South Tower - 343 steps in total. The views from the top were grand. Highly recommend!
Elisa Tseng — Google review
St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna is a majestic masterpiece that truly captures the essence of the city's rich history and architectural grandeur. The awe-inspiring spires and intricate details make it a must-visit landmark. The interior is equally impressive, with stunning stained glass windows and ornate decor. Whether you're drawn to its religious significance or appreciate remarkable craftsmanship, St. Stephen's Cathedral stands as a symbol of Vienna's cultural and spiritual heritage. A visit to this iconic site is a journey through time, offering a glimpse into the heart of Vienna's enchanting past.
Beni Pater — Google review
Behold the majestic splendor of Saint Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, a timeless masterpiece that transcends mere architecture to embody the very soul of Austria's rich history and cultural heritage.
As you step through its ancient gates, you are transported to a realm where the whispers of the past mingle with the echoes of the present. Towering spires reach towards the heavens, their intricate facades adorned with intricate carvings that tell stories of triumph and tribulation, of faith and fortitude.
Inside, a symphony of light dances through stained glass windows, painting the hallowed halls with a kaleidoscope of colors that inspire awe and reverence. Each step unveils a new wonder: from the grandeur of the nave to the serenity of the chapels, every corner holds a treasure waiting to be discovered.
But it is not only the physical beauty of Saint Stephen's Cathedral that captivates the soul. It is the palpable sense of history that permeates its walls, the echoes of centuries of prayers and praises that linger in the air. Here, amid the hushed whispers of pilgrims and the solemn strains of organ music, one cannot help but feel a connection to something greater than oneself.
Saint Stephen's Cathedral is not merely a building; it is a living testament to the enduring power of faith and the indomitable spirit of humanity. It is a place where the past meets the present, where the sacred and the sublime converge in a harmony that transcends time itself.
To visit Saint Stephen's Cathedral is to embark on a journey through the annals of history, to walk in the footsteps of kings and queens, poets and peasants. It is an experience that will stay with you long after you have left its hallowed halls, a reminder of the enduring beauty and majesty of the human spirit.
Flavio — Google review
I recommend you to take all in one ticket. You can buy it inside, go to the left and you will see the entry to the South Tower. Buy a ticket and go to the North tower. To get there, go out and walk around the church to the left side. You will see the entry to the North tower. It was not easy to get to the top, pretty narrow staircase corridor and long way up. The reason why you should go to this tower first because it closes earlier (see photo). You can observe night city from the South tower only.
Viktor Tsvetkov — Google review
I had the opportunity to go inside and check out this incredibly historic cathedral located in the city centre of Vienna. Both the inside and outside of the cathedral are stunning and picturesque. It is free to enter the church but there is also certain areas of the church that you need too pay to enter. I definitely could have spent more time in here and would definitely do it again when in Vienna and definitely recommend stepping inside if you haven’t at least once for a few minutes. At the time we we’re here it was mid November and there was a large Christmas market set up in the city center and we were wondering around on the evening when the area was most lively. Definitely wish to come back in the future.
Donald hood — Google review
Amazing cathedral! This cathedral is one of the highlights of the city. The exterior is very beautiful (especially the Eagle on the roof) and interior is also really impressive. Going inside is free of charge but if you want to go further or to the catacombs there is a charge.
Don Pokocha — Google review
Such a stunning piece of architecture! One of the most beautiful cathedrals I’ve ever been to in Europe. The detailed work here is marvellous. I’d say it’s a must visit if you’re in Vienna. You won’t regret it.
Alfred Aquino — Google review
Check times. Closed for tourists during mass. Free entry but pay for central bit and catacomb tour. Very busy when we went around 13.30.
It is truly subjective as it does depend on how much churches and cathedrals you’ve visited. We have visited too many I think especially the ones in Italy and even in England, hence this was a bit underwhelming. Gothic design. Tick. Ornate carvings. Tick. Not all of the outside has been cleaned which is authentic I think. We could see how history and time have affected it. Black soot/smoke from centuries gone.
One thing to commend it for being different - amazing roof!! That, I love. ❤️
Vee Browse — Google review
Wow, St. Stephen's Cathedral is incredibly impressive, its size is breathtaking. The beautiful Gothic building is a symbol of Vienna. From the cathedral tower is a wonderful view of the city, but I warn you, there are 343 stairs to climb and it is very narrow, but it is worth it, I went up in June at 36°C outside 🤣
Michał Kiełczyński — Google review
Beautiful cathedral! The view from above is worth all the effort to climb the narrow staircase with 343 steps. The acoustics inside is fantastic. If you manage to attend to a concert, consider yourself a lucky ! The cathedral choir is very good!
Doshka Kuncheva — Google review
Beautiful Cathedral in central Vienna. While you do not have to pay to enter the church, there is a fee to tour the entire inside of the church. The line was too long the day we arrived, so we did not visit everything. Still beautiful and can take great photos from the free area.
Michael Mack — Google review
Wow. I'll be yet another person to add a 5* review to this magnificent church! Stunning in its exterior, the beauty manages to extend to its interior. We made it during a mass which was great to experience and then visited again in the evening. Let the pictures speak as opposed to my review, and in reality, if you're in Vienna you're probably going to visit :)
Ultimately, my only gripe is that they only accept cash for tours.
Joe T — Google review
The church is beautiful! A must see in Vienna. I like that they have divided their tour into sections and prices and you can buy an all inclusive or just buy the ones that you want. We bought the cathedral and catacombs. Cathedral has a QR code tour on your phone that is very informative. The catacombs were amazing and a little scary. Must see. We wanted to go to treasury too but the timings didn’t work for us. Do check opening times because they seem to open and close for visitors throughout the day/week, depending on services and mass.
Ameena Sethi — Google review
Very beautiful cathedral. Since I came on Sunday, it's a good time for praying and no ticket entry but you can donate with buying souvenirs, and you can buy ticket inside if you want to look further more. 🙏🙏
Nomad's World — Google review
We loved St. Stephen’s! We decided to buy tickets to the catacomb tour and the South Tower and we felt that we saw plenty. I think we spent about 10€ per person total to see both.
We loved the catacombs tour. Our guide was very enthusiastic and gave us a lot of information about the catacombs. It was very in depth and in both German and English. You pay at the end of the tour in cash (they have change).
The south tower was quite a trek - not for the faint of heart or claustrophobic. The stairs are very narrow and you end up walking past people going the opposite way. It gets very hot as well, so I’m not sure I’d recommend going on a hot day. We went on a rainy day and it was cooking, but thankfully the windows at the watch tower were open with a nice breeze to cool down at. You pay for tickets at the entrance of the South Tower.
Alice Marchuk — Google review
Amazing architecture! One of the most beautiful cathedrals I’ve ever been to in Vienna. You won’t regret it.
Rizwan Jamil — Google review
You must visit this cathedral when you are in Vienna. It is the most beautiful church in the city and probably in Central Europe. The exterior of this gothic cathedral was build from 1300-1500. It used to have the highest church tower in the world, and when you enter this cathedral you will be amazed on how much effort the Viennese put in building this master piece. This church entry is free. But you can also visit some of the paid areas of the cathedral
Maria Rita Tan — Google review
An awesome inspiring cathedral inside and out. The outside is amazing with the tiles and spires . Inside doesn't disappoint with ornate interior , stained glass, high buttresses. A must while in Vienna . It is free but you can ppay more to see more.
John Harris — Google review
Beautiful temple.
Amazing architect.
A must-visit in Vienna.
Very helpful & polite staff.
We did the all Inclusive tour, which was worth it!
KONSTANTINO SAVVIDIS — Google review
I think it is one of the most important cathedrals in Gothic architecture. It is truly a magnificent work, it also has ties with the Ottoman Empire. It was used as a shelter during Ottoman sieges, and its bells were also used to warn Turkish raiders...
Fatih Atıcı — Google review
I visited St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. It was a magnificent building with a rich history, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strolling through its grand halls, one can't help but be awed by its beauty and the stories it holds. It's definitely a must-visit for anyone exploring Vienna, offering a glimpse into the city's rich past and architectural marvels.
Akiko Nakagami — Google review
Amazing gothic cathedral. The main cathedral in Vienna.
You can get an all inclusive ticket for 25€ to go up both towers, the museum and the catacombs or it's about 7€ for each thing individually. We just visited the catacombs as my husband had been up the tower previously. The catacombs are well worth the visit! The tour guide we had was very good. The tour was done in both German and English and very informative and the tour guide was very charismatic.
Caitlin Broadhurst — Google review
The construction began in 1137 and completed in 1578, however due to circumstances such as fire and WW2, it needs to renovate or reconstruct until to this time.
Anyway, this century old cathedral is one of the marvelous I've ever seen.
It is an iconic tourist spot located in the heart of Vienna.
The interior and exterior are jaw-dropping.
It is a free entrance and yet a long queue especially in the afternoon.
There is a portion inside the cathedral to purchase ticket entrance.
During my visit, a throng of people passes by and you can't concentrate nor roaming around.
It was such an honor to see, feel and experience a hundred centuries structural buildings.
Recommendable tourist spot but I prefer you to come here as early in the morning to avoid people.
John Paul Tuquib — Google review
St. Stephens Cathedral is a stunning architectural masterpiece located in Vienna, Austria. The Gothic design and intricate details of the cathedral are truly mesmerizing. The interior is filled with beautiful stained glass windows and ornate decorations. Visiting this iconic landmark is a must for anyone traveling to Vienna, a truly unforgettable experience.
Dler Mhamad — Google review
Absolutely Devine church in the middle of Vienna city. Only a very short stroll from the underground of Stephensplatz Plenty of opportunity to take Photos’ Off this majestic church. You can go in side but must pay extra to go to the front rostrum of the church itself. Plenty of photo opportunities. Still under renovations. Cheers big ears
michael laidlaw — Google review
St. Stephen's Cathedral, or Stephansdom, is a stunning Gothic masterpiece situated in the heart of Vienna. Construction began in the 12th century, and the cathedral has undergone various modifications and expansions over the centuries. Its iconic spire, reaching over 136 meters (446 feet) high, dominates the city skyline. The cathedral's interior is equally impressive, with intricate stained glass windows, majestic altars, and a beautifully crafted pulpit. St. Stephen's Cathedral is not only a significant religious site but also a symbol of Vienna's rich history and cultural heritage.
Designer Outlet Parndorf is a haven for fashion enthusiasts, offering a diverse selection of designer items at discounted prices. The outlet provides an exclusive shopping experience with its carefully curated collection of the latest trends and timeless styles from renowned designers. Set in a charming environment inspired by traditional Austrian architecture, the outlet features various amenities such as cafes, restaurants, and a children's play area.
+ a lot of labes, price is good and with saves,
Easy to reach place by reg trains + taxi shuttle, nice view in the evening, sacher filial so you can try true sacher
- quite difficult to find toilet, food places - very limited.
Pavel Kuts — Google review
Huge fancy outlet with a lot of brands variety. It was super full, on a Monday. Toilet is free, clean and equipped with everything you might need. A quiet nice music were playing in the background and parking were also free.
Definitely worth a visit!
Csaba Garaguly — Google review
Wardrobe and shoes, all in one place. Well-known brands at a great price. Food, drinks, entertainment for children. Large and nicely decorated. Set aside a whole day.
Nenad B (Nesha) — Google review
Wonderful place for family’s time spending.
A wide range of goods for different time of season. A big variety of shoes and bags.
You can choose everything for eating and dinking for any type of wallet.
Also, a big advantage is a location. All interests and conveniences for disorder people are taking into account.
Several times have been there and will continue choosing this place again.
Enough space for parking, a few hotels are around.
Little consumers have a lot of privileges. This place is an inclusive area for shopping!
Mykhaylo Goncharuk — Google review
Even though the outlet was crowded (especially for a Monday morning), it was a pleasant visit to this outlet. It is really impressive that everywhere there are boards leading you to wherever you want to go. This is perfect, especially if you’re only visiting specific stores. The parking is FREE! That’s a plus 😁
Shanda Felix-Brown — Google review
Very affordable prices and great bargains. My favorite brand Columbia has a nice shop that I always visit. The workers are very kind, friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
Doga&Doruk — Google review
A huge outlet 40 km from Vienna. If you don't want to spend the whole day here, before arriving, choose the shops you want to visit and mark them on the map. Everything is clean, tidy, you can drink coffee, eat a sandwich, rest. The prices are much lower than in regular stores...
Milos Nedic — Google review
Perfect place for those who search for brands with cheap prices, not all the items are an outlet, there's a new item but with super Discounted. Be sure that you have a ticket from ÓBB if you use a train from city to city, the Vienna transport Tickets are not working there.
KHALED AL NAQBI — Google review
The place is beautiful and very large. It has all the services and all the brands. Prices and items is in between .In the general, it is a very good place for shopping
HESHAM D. — Google review
A place that you must not miss out when you are in Vienna. Good designer brands and great discounts. We enjoyed and ended with bags of victory 😄
Jessie Ong — Google review
Huge place with many stores and good prices. We werent even able to check 10% of it in one day. The most known stores can get really crowded so you need some patience. There are also places to eat and have coffee. Overall, its really nice place to spend the day and do some shopping.
Andr? Neves — Google review
Good. Every popular brands are available there. Prices are average. You can find good deal if you look around.
Mohammed Almutawa — Google review
Please prepare more comfortable pray room for Muslim, you have many Muslim tourists most of the time also, comfortable place ablutions, for prayer and for changing (lady)
May Allah grand your place with more barakah. InsyaAllah
Shamsul Abdul Molok — Google review
You can find almost every brand
Even the brands which I didn't see in outlet close to the Budapest
There are some good discounted items but according to the season and the time you are visiting it could be different
There are quite good and enough parking places
It's a really big Outlet!
I enjoyed.
Milad HOSEINI — Google review
One of the best outlets in Europe. Quality shops and a lot of good restaurants and cafes in the complex. They have most of the popular brands here. Only down side the the commute to the area if you are staying in Vienna. Specially going back at night. Since the traffics can get bad at closing time. I suggest leaving 1-2hrs before closing. Pls also check their operation hours specially holidays and they are close on Sundays. Overall. It is worth visiting specially if you have a 3 or more days in Vienna.
Maria Rita Tan — Google review
I love this place. I spent almost 2 days in Parndorf. I found some my favorite items with very good price.
The purchase should be paid by Euro.
Regarding TAX Refund, there is one office next to Burger King for Tax Refund Guidance & Exchange currency.
- If u have credit card, u can take Tax Refund in this office.
- if u dont have credit card, u need to do Tax Refund in the airport.
Highly recommend!
Thị Cẩm Tú Nguyễn — Google review
terrible!!!! I was there at 10 am on Saturday, there is no parking, only places on a dirty construction site. There are queues everywhere, I don’t recommend it to anyone!!!!
vipknv vipknv — Google review
Spent the afternoon in the McAurther Glen Parndorf designer outlet and had a wonderful time. The designer brands were out in force and the facilities were impeccable. If your in the area it’s worth an afternoon…be sure to grab a drink and some food at Lia’s you won’t regret it!
E. Antonio Sarrge — Google review
Best shopping experience and the largest discounts on some of the worlds largest brands.
The medieval castle of Devín offers stunning panoramic views of the Slovakian countryside, Danube River and across the border to Austria. The grounds surrounding the castle are also well-preserved and provide interesting historical insights into Slovakian Slavic settlement.
Nice views all around the castle. What i find interesting is the original character of the ruins has been kept. The cave has some interesting items on exhibition.
When at the top the view of the river is simply amazing. The climb is also not so difficult but at some points slightly steep. Ticket cost us 6 euro per person which is reasonable. Outside there is ample parking which is free.
Faisal Masud — Google review
Fantastic but relatively hidden gem just 20 min away from Bratislava. It has amazing views of 2 rivers merging on one side and beautiful hills on the other side. One can totally imagine the strategic location and importance of such a castle.
There’s plenty of free parking. You will have to take a short 10-15 min hike to the top for the best views. The tickets are reasonable - 6 euros for adults, 3 euros for kids and seniors. There’s also a family ticket for 12 euros that includes 2 adults and all kids under 14 years. Just about half way to the top, there are some nice interactive demonstrations led by castle staff. There’s small permanent exhibition in the castle. But the view from top is definitely the best highlight.
There are a couple of restaurants right in the parking lot that also serve ice cream.
Sachin Mulik — Google review
Lovely castle and grounds. Stunning panoramic views of the Danube. Plenty of walking and steps.
Easy to get to from Bratislava. Catch the 29 bus from most snp. The stop is just under the bridge next to the road.
Richard Jowers — Google review
Just beautiful!!! Serene experience. We were on a short visit to Bratislava and we are glad to have explored this place. Taking the early morning bus to this place, the journey itself began beautifully and the place was just beyond beautiful. Nature at its best. The views of the villages, fields, river (where you can see border with Austria), forests, and the castle. It was amazing. The fresh air, clean water, greens everywhere.. filled my heart and soul with peace. Definitely a must visit place if you are planning to go to Bratislava. The premise has washroom facility, drinking water and lots of benches to rest. It's kids friendly too. Overall a great experience being here.
Pooja Bhat — Google review
Sometimes you come across places of outstanding beauty, and this is one such place. Well worth the walk up and €6 to get in and walk around the ruins. I wish I had stayed until sunset as I imagine it would have been spectacular. You can feel the history of the area with each step. It must have been a truly imposing place in its heyday. I would 💯 recommend a visit
Anna McClarnon — Google review
Amazing castle, with great views. Toilets are available to use inside. The entrance to the castle is a short walk up hill, there are benches along the route should you need them. We sat on one to have our picnic. The carpark is below the castle and there are restaurants there, ice-cream huts and a small souvenir shop. The entrance fee is not too expensive but not the cheapest castle fee we have paid. You can walk around the castle freely but there is also a guided tour. There are also interesting expositions as you walk around. All in all a good day out!
Stacey O'callaghan — Google review
We got here for opening at 10:00 using the number 29 bus which was quick and easy. I recommend getting there for opening as it was getting quite busy as we were leaving.
The castle itself was impressive and the scenery was stunning, there was also plenty of information on the history of the site (and area), overall this led to a really enjoyable visit. Highly recommend.
Benjamin Moye — Google review
We took the boat down and spent two hours at Devin castle, which was great! The place is very beautiful and there is a lot of text around in both Slovak and English. The well is especially cool, and they keep a bucket nearby that you can fill up and dump down. All of the views are amazing, and the site is super interesting. The only downside was that we went on a weekday and there were a ton of school groups running around, but other than that it wasn't very busy.
Tab W — Google review
8 euros and 75 meters up. The climb is neither very steep nor hard. Great view of the Danube and the Morava. The museum is included in the price; we decided to skip them, but you have to buy tickets to enjoy the view.
Yuliya Shulman — Google review
Really great castle. One of the best sights from the Bratislava card. Best views of the river danube. Lots of interactive activities including archery and armour wearing. A bit far from the city but well worth the travel. Can spend half a day here
Anthony Chan — Google review
Very beautiful views. Exhibition with historical facts and artifacts is in Slovak and English. Tickets cost 6€ person, 3€ for students and children. Family ticket is also available.
Cyril Benacka — Google review
Beautiful place, we went on a day trip to Bratislava and found this place. We had time to visit it. It pays to get in. Had a nice walk. It’s children friendly. Great views of the Danube and Morava, honestly I wasn’t expecting that. In the distance is the Bratislava skyline. There are a few other historical sites in there, below the castle. Devin is also cute little village, or rather a borough. Would recommend, also you can eat there, and go down to the rivers. 8-10km from Bratislava center, public transport or by 🚲.
Ljupcho Vasilevski — Google review
Even though not much of the original castle is left, these ruins are absolutely worth a visit. Easily reachable by car or by public transport from Bratislava, this location offers a small museum, beautiful ruins and stunning views. The 'hike' up the mountain is also not as bad as it seems when standing at the parking lot. Another plus, especially in summer, is the drinking fountain installed on the central square of the castle!
Julian 2000 — Google review
Beautiful place to visit when travelling to bratislava! Amazing views of the old castle and the confluence between the morava and danube.
Ingrid Vella — Google review
interesting place to visit!! especially for you who likes to know more, explore about the European empire history. this place is one of the must visit spot castle with nice, beautiful natural spot...fabulous...
Bayu Onodera — Google review
I was surprised at how historically interesting this location was. It's definitely not just a pile of stones. The pathways and information plaques are top notch, and the view on the Morava and Danube colliding is spectacular. There are also numerous walk and bycicle routes nearby
ArtisticBuilding — Google review
This castle has a history dating back to the Roman period. There is currently not much aside from the structure but the view is indeed worth the price of admission. The castle commands a precious view of the river, town, and surrounding areas and it is indeed peaceful to watch.
Aqualand Moravia is a water park that offers a unique experience on the site of ancient Roman baths. It boasts geothermal water, saunas, and various wellness amenities. The complex has something to offer for families, couples, kids or groups of friends with its spacious layout and numerous attractions such as toboggans and sliding tubes. There are both indoor and outdoor pools available for visitors to enjoy. Additionally, the park provides entertainment with hourly dance activities and a cafe/restaurant on-site.
I really love this place and i try to visit everytime i am in the vicinity, I love their Romulus and Remus, I was impressed with their wellness area. Sadly, they don't have hourly rate any more; however definitely worth it to buy tickets online. This aquapark is smaller but it is clean, looks upkept, all areas are are well heated - always pleasant experience.
lada jana — Google review
I surprisingly enjoyed this pool complex which has something for everyone, great slides, hot water, saunas, relaxing swimming. Also the hourly dance activities and the cafe / restaurant made it a great day out (top tip: if you stay at the hotel next to the complex you get entry free on both arrival and departure day, which makes the hotel stay almost free of charge)
Daniel Coulton Shaw (daniel shaw) — Google review
Bad things
1. There are so many steps everywhere that are not good for baby strollers or disability persons.
2. In the end when we want pay all the bank terminal did not working and we must pay cash and we did not have enough with ourselves and so hard to manage and they did exchanges high rates for change Euro to Czech crown.
3. Water do ours eyes irritation and also so bad test
4. They have 2 parking one is in front of the swimming pool but the second one is far and you need to walk around 2 km.
Good things.
1. There are so many pools and activities inside and outside.
2. Nice view and water adventures, so fun.
3. Restaurant food is very good and high quality like outside restaurants.
Various food and so delicious and good prices.
4. Bar inside the pool had so tasty drinks and nice prices.
5. Clean and staff are helpful and kind
6. You can take your baby stroller inside bye the some conditions and also you can rent from them.
7. They have shop for swimming stuff for adults and children also.
Farshid HA — Google review
Had absolutely awesome time here with my family and my 2 boys 🥰 they loved it so so much ❤️ We enjoy swimming pool bar where they serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks 🍸 so also great for children, too many pools, one big one with really hot water and spa treatments, entertainment throughout day, even exercises inside the pool.... brilliant big air entertainment for children, lots of water attractions; swimming pool with beach and much much more... Also on lazy river we both again drinks so really absolutely 💯 amazing time here 🙌 Next year we definitely will be back and for some more days... the one is not enough for us 😁😍
Katee Singh — Google review
+ Big space
+ Adequate for families, couples, kids, group of friends...
+ Several attractions (toboggans, sliding tubes..etc)
+ Indoor and outdoor pools
- Crowded (long Queues)
- Some corners were dirty
- Green area (Gardens) were closed event though it was a nice weather
Lahcene Mehennaoui — Google review
Only two saunas had a reasonable inside temperature. There were plenty of people and a lot of them just went in and out and ventilated the inside heat ..
On the other hand, the guided ritual was very explanatory and amazing
pepap josef pasulka — Google review
Not too full, water temp was great and the inside slides were fun as well, sadly the outside areas were still closed mostly. Staff is rude and disengaged. They probably don't get paid enough to care. Pricing for food is borderline insane, better bring your own.
Markus Staas — Google review
Great place BUT the kid’s pool is too quite cold. My sons had blue lips while playing in the water. I suppose it wasn’t just us who were cold because many kids used the 2 hot relaxing pools in the back area to warm up a little.
One more thing that I really didn’t like is the too much A/C in the restaurant and bar. When people go there with wet hair and in wet clothes, it really shouldn’t be that cold in there.
Ildik? Czegl?di — Google review
The park is nice, well built, a lot of things to do, but the fast track is ... There are around 5-6 normal rafts per slide and another 3-4 available as "fast track rafts" and because of that the waiting line is really long, if you want to go and use the water slides, just don't, we went with that in mind, after 5 hours in the park we managed to go 6 or 7 times... More than that we bought 2 fast tracks just to try the slides...
Indoor slides are bad, really bad, a lot of people got stuck in them (including me), the staff instead of supervising people are guarding the fast track rafts...
Serban Senciuc — Google review
I really love the different type of sauna, but I would like to have more hygienic style, because a lot of people coming in and out and there is no way to clean the place you would like to seat on. There are places that are close. It would be nice to have more option. But it was a good experience, in this cold weather, having a hot bath is amazing.
Raissa Denise De Austria — Google review
Very clean and very well maintained great place to visit and the versatility of wet and dry sauna are very comfortable and inviting not bad for £16 for 3 hours 450kc
colin thompson — Google review
We've been there in March so it was not fully operational. This resulted in only one restaurant open which was almost constantly full. As there were only 2 pools open, they were very cowded. We also found the water in the inside pool quite cold. Staff however was very friendly and helpful.
Anna M — Google review
Pools are fine. Good for kids. Food is expensive and not nice. You cannot take anything with you to saunas - even water. Probably ok once in a lifetime or with kids. Otherwise not worth the money.
Vojtech Brom — Google review
Fun place to visit.
One less star for the restaurant unable to cater for so many people, by the time i queued for soup, hot food and then check out, the food purchased was cold.
Also it would be great if people could clean after themselves- swimming nappy left in showers is so not nice, but this is something the visitors should think about rather than the place having to deal with. Its all about people.
Radika C — Google review
A large aquapark near Brno (25 minute drive). Opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. You can buy only all day admission, which is quite expensive. Also meals and drinks are quite pricey. We spent 4 hours there and it was enough for us. Long queues for all attractions. Very crowded.
Pavel Radkovsky — Google review
Swimming pool with warm water, play areas, relaxation, massage room, cuisine, ... I felt very relaxed and enjoy. In winter here warm water makes you feel comfortable. with the outdoor pool section so you can see the beautiful outside scenery. great
Castle Lednice is a magnificent 1800s palace constructed on top of a Renaissance chateau and Gothic fortress. It was owned by the Liechtenstein family for over three centuries until 1945, and remains a popular weekend destination in the country due to its splendid interiors and extensive gardens. The estate boasts formal gardens, an exotic-plant greenhouse, lakes with pleasure boats, and even a mock Turkish minaret that serves as an architectural example of excessive nobility during the 19th century.
Place is absolutely breathtaking and i was there in the winter. I can only imagine what it’s like in the summer when all the flowers bloom. Definitely need to go and see the architecture.
Andrew Fox — Google review
First of all the castle is a beautiful piece of architecture and the inside is also nice. BUT there are many things you should be aware of. The parking is complicated and you need czech coins to pay for it. Then the inside can only be visited with a Czech guide, who only speaks Czech. The castle is divided in part and you need a group tour to visit individually each of those parts. So to visit everything it takes ages. It pretty expensive to see everything with friends or family. The park is quiet and nice. Around 3-4 km to see all of it and reach the minaret by foot and come back. The minaret is also nice and beautiful. But again you need a guide and need to pay separately to see this part. Overall it's a nice place but the way it's organized is not convenient or not turned toward foreigners...
Julien GUYONVARCH — Google review
I visited the park several times, and in February 2024 I visited the interior of the castle for the first time.
A surprising arrangement that is really worth a visit.
We had an excellent guide who was born in one part of the castle (interesting stories). Minimum 1 day to visit the entire estate.
Lara Smolek — Google review
4 stars only because it's not open during off season (only on weekends in winter months). So unfortunately I could only walk around gardens. However the outside castle and garden are quite stunning. Parking is closeby but need to pay with CZK only.
Paul Heller — Google review
One of the most beautiful castles I have seen so far. I would definitely recommend the tour of the representative rooms. Sadly, it's only available as a guided tour in Czech. However, you'll get a booklet in English on the history and the rooms as a compensation.
Jarek — Google review
A quick stop over from our drive to Vienna. Beautiful chateau with even nicer grounds to explore. Too bad we cane on a Sunday where everything was closed. But it was still worth the visit roaming the grounds.
Dennis Mak — Google review
Awesome castle and huge, beautifull green estate all around it. It will take you a few hours to go around and see it all. U can also do payed visits inside the castle, u can pay by card. There is a big parking nearby, costs 50 CZK/day.
Mircea Rusu — Google review
Lednice castle is a small palace in Czech Republic near the Austrian border. The castle itself is simple in design but ornate in fenestration.
It has a large designed garden with trees and shrubs shaped by topiary work and specially designed vistas terminating at various points, most prominent being minaret. They have a green house also.
The township around is small and quiet. It's a good picnic point.
If you are not carrying food you need to be very punctual. All cafes in the palace premises and gardens close at 6 pm and all restaurants in the town, except burger restaurant close at 8 pm. Burger restaurant closes by 9-9.30. No other option in any nearby town other than one or two fast food outlets at the petrol stations on the highway, at least half an hour away.
Pushkar Kanvinde — Google review
If you want an English guide ( or any other languages that’s not Czech) you’d need a certain amount of people. You can join the Czech guide and they will provide you with a folder with your language’s version of the guide that you can read along (as shown in the last photo.
Charlene — Google review
Really nice grounds, you can spend nearly a whole day walking around.
The tours are pretty good - the same quality that you have a stately homes.
There are options for horse rides and boat rides.
Paul Allen — Google review
One of the most beautiful places in the Czech Republic in my opinion. Luxurious chambers, beautiful interior and interesting history of the castle. Definitely advise you to visit this masterpiece, despite the relatively expensive tickets.
I want to note that the group was quite large, almost 50 people, but despite this, the guide spoke loudly and everything was heard.
There is also a huge garden where you can take long walks. Awesome place.
Ivan (Julius Caesar Augustus) — Google review
It's a beautiful castle even i was visited in autumn and the lecturer said in summer there's gonna have 35000 of tulips wowwww i promise i'll be back in summr
noppaklaow sueakumram — Google review
Amazing castle, breathtaking views. Perfect for a weekend trip. I recommend booking Tours in advance, as sometimes they are sold out when you arrive. Also, the gardens are amazing, and it is worth taking a walk to the Minaret (take the way on the left side of the lake, it's much shorter).
Dominika Nowak — Google review
Lovely afternoon walk cross the park. Very peacefull place
Monika Hufova — Google review
A large neo baroque castle. Nothing crazy but a nice day trip
Tadej Mayer — Google review
Amazing! So close and easy to reach from Vienna but hardly any tourists. Landscape and food were amazing! Czech fairytales are becoming true 🥰
Spilberk Castle is a medieval fortress located in the center of Brno, Czech Republic. It has been used as a royal castle, a baroque fortress, and as a prison during different times in Czech history. Today, the castle is part of the City Museum which hosts exhibitions on architecture, history, and art.
Beautiful castle - a highlight for any trip to Brno. Give yourself plenty of time for the visit as it’s large and there is a lot to see.
Lots for all the family to see and do.
Good food and drink options.
It’s surrounded by a beautiful park and has tons of viewing platforms to see all of Brno
Shane Dunne — Google review
Although the castle itself is not worth visiting, but the castle ground and surrounding is just breathtakingly beautiful. It is a perfect morning walk around the park, plenty of places to sit, there are view points almost every few steps, so get your camera ready. The ground and park is so well maintained and clean, while I was there I really relaxed and forgot about all the noise from the city. Perfect for a relaxing stroll.
R PH — Google review
Summary and caveats: not great for kids. Great for adults *if* you like 20th century art and/or photography, or early-to-late modern artifacts like old weapons, furniture, clothing, etc. Also, skip the first floor of the museum entirely, it was really not worth the time.
We spent several hours wandering through the museum and prison. The museum was delightful, aside from the first floor which is basically a tedious collection of historical illustrations with poorly translated explanations in English. Every other floor made up for it, especially the modern art exhibit. The prison was arguably something you could skip, though I personally enjoyed walking through the long dark spaces and reading about what transpired there. If you are short on time, it's very reasonable to cut the prison from your tour.
David Edery — Google review
Pretty nice castle on the hill. I haven't bought tickets for the museum but I've gone around the whole castle and could see a beautiful view from the top of the hill. Also toilets are clean and free.
Marek Górski — Google review
Historical place worth to see.
Casemates, museum, tower, walls, beautiful view of the city.
Przemek S. — Google review
Great sightseeing spot to go to. It is right next to multiple sightseeing spots. On the top there is a bar with great bartender and the drinks are really nice. Right under the Castle is an nuclear fallout shelter also worth seeing. We did not get s tour but the public areas around the castle are really beautiful.
Nejc Ravnjak — Google review
City’s big attractions aren’t appealing to me, but I’m so glad I walked up the hill to the Spilberk Castle. Don’t pay to go inside. Simply walk the trails finding views of Brno, waterfalls, and sculptures. Then walk into the castle’s courtyard and around to see the moat and more views of the city.
Austin Graff — Google review
The view from the castle is amazing, and free.
There's also several very cheap guided tour options that allow you to enter the cast buildings. I did the "History of the Castle" tour, which I found very interesting. The tour was in Czech, but we were provided an English guidebook and our guide was also very happy to answer questions in English afterwards.
Included in our ticket was entry to an art gallery that is part of the Castle, which also gave a cool overview of some of the history of Czech art, especially in Brno.
uncut places — Google review
Traditional and astonishingly BEAUTIFUL asset of Czechia. There is no better place than here to have eagle eye view of Prague 😍
Tedla Ababu — Google review
This location makes a great hike and a couple of hours of walking around the castle ground. The view is great from all sides and you can even get lunch up there.
Would recommend as it's free
Dan Of The Day : — Google review
Nice place for a family walk with a beautiful view of the whole city😊. From time to time there are some events organized there like the Witch burning event on the 30th of April that we were able to attend. There was a great opportunity to grill, try local Czech wine&beer and see the huge bonfire.
Andrii Kavetskyi — Google review
Very pleasant place, 15-20 minutes walk from the central square. Entrance is free, entrance to the museum is paid. A concert of acoustic classical music was held in the small square (atrium). A very pleasant visit.
Sekule Raicevic — Google review
The outside of the castle and the park surrounding it are gorgeous. The inside of the castle is really nothing too special, but still good to see, especially with a tour guide.
Kristýna Vacardová — Google review
Great variety of exhibitions for the fare price of muzeum ticket. I was surprised and very enjoyed the muzeum on a rainy day. This castle is much better than Karlstein! I learned a lot of information and history, enjoyed the pictures and art, saw the prison and more. I highly recommend to spend here 1.5-2 h. It is worth visiting.
Alina Biaznosik — Google review
If you like castles, I definitely recommend visiting Špilberk! It is a huge castle with a lot of exhibitions, ranging from the makings of the castle over its history as a prison up to modern-day Brno. There is art and sculptures, you can see old parts of the walls and castle, there are interactive exhibitions for kids, rooms showing how the prisoners lived and torture methods, and much more.
It includes the MMB Museum, the Tower and the Royal Chapel, the Treasures of Armoury, the underground water tanks and the casemates.
You have to buy all the tickets individually.
I bought one for the Museum, the Armoury and the Tower and Chapel and paid around 15€.
Sadly, the water tanks were closed at the time I visited the castle.
How much time should you plan:
A whole day if you want to see everything the castle has to offer
3+ hours for the exhibitions in the Museum
20 min for the Treasures of Armoury
30-40 min for the Tower and Chapel
What I would have liked to be done differently:
All the rooms with exhibitions in the museum have detailed info panels in Czech. The translations for tourists are found in booklets hanging on walls or given out by the staff. The booklets only cover an overview of the parts that are exhibited. They are not detailed and for some things, there is no translation at all. You have to translate it yourself if you want to know more. Some of the signs for orientation were only in Czech, too.
The booklets are in English and German, only in some rooms they were in French (if I am not mistaken) and only in the Treasures of Armoury I found an italian translation.
The quality of translation could be better, the English was good, some of the German (in the Armoury) was pretty bad and the sentences didn't make sense, otherwise it was okay.
It would also be very helpful if the castle could offer an estimation of time for the average stay.
There is a Bistro outside of the castle. The park around it is beautiful, especially in autumn and ideal for walks. The view is stunning, you can see the whole city of Brno and the mountains around it. It is definitely worth a visit, but plan your time accordingly.
Antonia — Google review
Amazing Castle, most beautiful view
The art displayed around the castle grounds does not go well with the style of the castle (plus it looks disturbing)
Service in the bar/restaurant is typical for Europe, long waiting time and if you don't call them to your table, you won't get served
Raphael de Castro Reis — Google review
Very beautiful place to stroll around and admire the entire city of Brno.
The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul is a towering landmark in the city of Brno, and one of the most important sights in South Moravia. This gorgeous national cultural monument is composed of two 84 meter high towers, and features an impressive Romanesque chapel from the 11th century that was later rebuilt into a Gothic structure. The cathedral is well known for its noon bells which ring at 11am every day.
The outside is very beautiful, in Gothic style. The inside is OK. It's worth it walking up the bell tower for 2 eur and getting the views overlooking Brno. There are 2 sides to look at, so it's definitely worth it. Not too many steps to climb up.
Paul Heller — Google review
Known locally as Petrov, the Catholic Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul has a Gothic architecture and Baroque interior.
What’s fascinating is that the bells are rung at 11 o’clock instead of 12. Legend has it that in 1645, after months of continuous fighting, the Swedish forces had set themselves a limit to conquer Brno by noon on the 15th of August. Some clever locals and spies changed the course of the Thirty Years War by ringing the bells one hour before noon. In consequence, the Swedish army retreated.
Stefan Popescu — Google review
The cathedral looks the best from the outside. Inside it's just a generic catholic temple. The view point is also not the best (two little balconies on the opposite sides) but it has a very low price, so I shouldn't complain.
One special thing I saw which isn't often in christian temples is that between balconies, you go through the space which is between the ceiling and the roof of the cathedral.
Marek Górski — Google review
Beautiful cathedral - hard to get a sense of the scale because it has other large buildings right beside it
Shane Dunne — Google review
This cathedral has very beautiful style. I saw it during my holidays in Brno. Inside the cathedral there's a lot of ornaments to look at.
The most interesting building in Brno Old Town.
Oskar ??kawski — Google review
Architecture of the cathedral is really stunning. I only wonder about senseless parking near this (not only) cultural momument.
Lenka Spiritora — Google review
During our visit to Brno, my wife and I also saw St. Paul's Cathedral, which stands on Peter's Hill and draws attention to itself with all its might. We were also happy to see it inside.
Bogdan Marcelan — Google review
A beautiful cathedral which is free but if you go to the other side of the building you can go up and see the view from top. If I remember correctly the ticket was 60 krona which is almost £2. You can find a free toilet close to the cathedral but not inside.
Alireza Mohammadi — Google review
After eastern France and the Wallone area of Belgium, I can't get enough of the churches in Czechia. They have all been so amazing and this one does not disappoint. It is beautiful, peaceful and a great walk up a hill. You can climb the tower too but I didn't have enough time. It is worth the walk up the hill to enjoy the peace
Wandering Auntie — Google review
The cathedral dominates the view of the city. The gothic structure has some very old ‘original’ gothic features in the choir. The interior is well preserved and you can feel that it is an active church as well. It is surrounded with terraces and some give a nice view of the surroundings. You can visit the tower as well. Some interesting features are the marble pulpit and the Holy Virgin statue inside, and the rather rare stone pulpit outside.
Siegfried B — Google review
Really nice chatedrale and if you have time it's worth seeing. There is a chance to go to the tower or the beel or somewere the the top I think with of course some ticket.
I didn't went to the top but I imagine the view can be amazing no the city of Brno.
Tina Éowyn Šmid — Google review
Spectacular. Stained glass and large original oil paintings cover the walls.
C Cutler — Google review
This is a Roman Catholic cathedral located on Petrov Hill in the Brno.
The current cathedral was built in the Gothic style in the 13th and 14th centuries, and was later modified in the Baroque style in the 18th century.
This church is a popular tourist attraction.
Nimesh Dedhia — Google review
A beautiful cathedral in Brno. You can see this throughout the entire city. Majestic sitting up on the hill top. Beautiful inside as well. We really enjoyed our visit.
Michael Mack — Google review
Brno doesn’t have many tourist destinations but one of the most popular ones amongst them is the St. Peter and Paul cathedral. It is hard to miss when one is arriving at the city centre as it overlooks almost the entire city. It is easily accessible via tram and if you’re willing to take up an adventure, then hiking from Hlavni Nadrazi is also an option. It is very picturesque and isn’t overcrowded at all. Most importantly, it has free WC available in its premises.
Diwakar Gandhi — Google review
Beautiful cathedral, free entrance, sometimes there is a choir or church band rehearsal and they are singing quite nice, acoustics are incredible.
Antoniu Gugu — Google review
A beautiful cathedral - more from the outside than the inside in my opinion, but still 100% worth the visit. The entry is free, you can then pay two euro to be able to climb to the tower. For a toilet you need to climb down the stairs outside and there's s free one.
Kristýna Vacardová — Google review
It's a very beautiful place, you can see the whole city in the tower. Maybe the balcony at the top of the tower is small, when the bell rang, I almost jumped down :D
nehem1988 — Google review
Biggest cathedral in Brno. Beautiful stained glass and sculptures. Gothic architecture.
Sightseeing destination known for a deep sinkhole in a system of caves open for guided tours.
Lovely tourist destination, I definitely recommend it if you’re in the area!
lellicorn — Google review
Perfect trip: Czech Republic has a lot to offer. Here the deepest sinkhole in Europe! The tour to the Macocha cave has two parts: one into the mountain and one a boat ride through the middle of the gorge : deep in the earth. Very exciting and thrilling. The tour is guided. Very friendly staff.absolutely recommended!
Happy Prague — Google review
Super!
Marek ?ent?? — Google review
Astonishing!
Andrej ANTOL — Google review
Breathtaking!! The tour of the caves with the boat ride is a must. I recommend parking at the top and taking the cable car down as well.
Maggie Martin — Google review
The Macocha Abyss is probably the most famous abyss in the Moravian Karst and at the same time in the Czech Republic and part of the Punkve Caves complex. The depth of the dry part of the abyss is 138.4 m, at its bottom there are Horní with depth 11 m and ‘Dolní macošské jezírka ´´. depth according to the guide 50 m. get a breathtaking look. I absolutely have to praise the guide and the Pilots on the underground boats
František Zimmermann — Google review
Truly wonderful Nature with many caves and cliffs. Macocha itself can be accessed through top or through a guide tour from below which I strongly recommend.
Nashledy — Google review
To visit the cave must be ordered in advance.
Val valis — Google review
It’s one of pearls of Czech Republic! Must to see. Just breathtaking. Excursion is a must else you’d not see what you were going there for (caves!)
Marina Chueva — Google review
Beaware - to see the best view you have to buy the ticket for the caves excursion. Last tour begins at 4 pm. Tickets may be gone much earlier. Have local cash.
Jurate — Google review
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I'll never travel to Krakow without this trip planner again
Landmark astronomical clock known for its 1950s Social Realist mosaics & animated display at noon.
Nice square and townhall as well. Defo seek the professional tourist guide to tell more about the place
johan — Google review
Nice and amazing clock, I was wondering to see it in the evening how it will be.
M'hd Nasser — Google review
Un très beau centre ville d'une grande ville...
Malheureusement actuellement beaucoup de travaux cachent de nombreux édifices.
Nous avons préféré de loin le petit joyau
qu'est la ville de Telc ou quelques trésors cachés dans les villages de campagne.
(Translated by Google)
A very beautiful city center of a big city...
Unfortunately currently many works hide many buildings.
We much preferred the little gem
what is the city of Telc or some hidden treasures in the countryside villages.
pierre pivotsky — Google review
Very beautiful see sight
Colourful and a unique piece of art
You can find your name or your beloved ones’ written there
It’s in the centre and surrounded by towers and beautiful buildings and fountains
Sophie S. — Google review
One the most beautiful town hall in Czech republic. Do not miss this one at historical square of Olomouc which is hosting a lot of cultural events throughout the year.
BiNARSTORM BBCrew — Google review
Amazing astronomical watch or actually a selection of clocks that provide different information including your name day a nice stop for a sunny day to admire the beautiful square the watch from the communist era with the workers spinning around!
stylianos taxidis — Google review
Beautiful clock and well preserved.
Mano Mathew — Google review
A Soviet-era modern astronomical clock done in a socialist realism style with golden mosaics and meant to provide a modern counterpart to the famous Prague Astronomical Clock.
David Dancey — Google review
Beautiful Moravian region. Well preserved city, quit, good food and wine.
Martina Havlickova — Google review
I love Olomouc and one of its main attractions - Olomouc Astronomical Clock
They were created in the 15th century and have survived to this day, having survived damage during the WW2 and several reconstructions
The facade of the clock is very beautiful and unusual. It looks interesting that the religious figures were replaced by workers and collective farmers. This watch looks very Soviet, but causes delight and a desire to consider all the small details and spend some time absorbing the beauty of it
Zoo and Chateau Zlin-Lesna is a popular destination in Zlin, Czech Republic, offering a diverse range of animals from around the world. The zoo is spread out with various themed areas housing animals like rhinos, red pandas, giraffes, monkeys, and elephants. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful rose garden surrounding the gators' area and explore the elegant Lesna Castle. The zoo provides an enjoyable experience for nature lovers of all ages and offers dining options within the premises.
Wonderful experience!
Lots of different kinds of animals. Great for people of all ages who love nature. You can have snacks or full meals in the zoo area.
I also appreciate the trash cans at every corner, so people don't throw things away into the animals' enclosures.
Good atmosphere if you're lucky with the weather.
tim timmy — Google review
Beautiful happy and healthy animals! One of the best zoo I've ever been ❤
Big and very creative runs for animals. You can be so close to pelikans or feed rays!
For smokers - you can smoke only in special areas
Magdalena Domerecka — Google review
Although its really nice for hike and it seems that the animals are having a good care, there is not so many of them..
Deded — Google review
Making lovely memories here since I can remember. Open and natural habitats showing real care for animals they keep and teaching visitors how to appreciate the wildlife we have left and how we can help to preserve it.❤
Kat Tkadleckova — Google review
One of the best zoo I ever visited. They have a lot of animals and playgrounds for all ages. The castle is absolutely beautiful in and out.There is plenty space to park your car for a fee of 20 czk/h.Also if you will come in May you will feel like in a botanical garden.
Loredana Grigore — Google review
They always emproove the Zoo every time we go! And we go twice a year! We love it every time!
Stepanka Duskova — Google review
The nature around and the zoo itself are very impressive. And you can pay to visit the castle as well at the main entrance. It would be bitter to reserve before throughout the website of the zoo.
wassim kalthom — Google review
Well, that was a mixed bag. It's a beautiful area, the setting of the zoo around the castle is quite magnificent. Different areas stood out with interesting designs and it was a memorable visit. Wish they had more signs in English though, because with some other people we did the loop the wrong way around somehow.
Why the low rating, if it was so nice? I have to say, the staff wasn't. We visited on a croded Sunday and waited in line for 15 or so minutes only to be pointed to the other line because no English. We waited in the other line and this lady didn't speaks English either, but wrote down on a piece of paper what the tickets cost managed to ask if we pay cash or card etc. But this lady was nice, she tried and lets be honest we were in a line to buy tickets, I think the options were zoo or zoo+castle, not a lot of English is needed in that situation. It's just the first lady didn't even try and we had to stand in line with four kids twice because of it.
But then we were leaving and there was a lady in front of us with a stroller, she started going through an open gate and this man came and told her she has to go through the revolving door type thing with her stroller like everyone else. I had my kid in the baby carrier that day, but what sort of treatment is that? 🤯
So it seems to be an amazing place, but unfortunately not really foreigner nor young kid friendly workers there. 😔
Eveli Hämarik — Google review
Very big zoo with nice temativs! You can easily spend a whole day here just walking around. We had an amazing weather as well which made the whole experience even better! :)
Szofia Zonai (Keira) — Google review
The Zoo is very nice. It has improved in the years I haven't been there. My 5 year old loved patting and feeding the "common eagle ray" and feeding of giraffe. That was exciting experience even for an adult. Food was nice, toilets were clean. It's a Zoo I would recommend to everyone. Worth visiting.
Lucie Manchikalapudi — Google review
Had the best time here! I was giddy like a child having to experience animals from different parts of the world. The animals and their environment are very well taken cared of. Would love to come back again!
Traxx Panagdato — Google review
Beautiful zoo that is spread apart with lots of walking involved. Lots of variety of animals. It’s great that the signs were in Czech and English. I especially enjoyed seeing the giraffes and monkeys. The area for elephants is huge so they have so much space to roam about in the wilderness. I loved the rose garden surrounding the gators. The outside of Lešná Castle was nice but I did not get a chance to go inside. It was so relaxing sitting in the Japanese zen garden with beautiful sculpture and plants.
Wendy Mendis — Google review
Beautiful Zoo for families 👍 and still they have big plans to expand
Management reminds me of Mr. Bata😉
Ostrava Zoo is home to over 3000 animals, featuring a variety of species such as bears and elephants. The zoo also boasts a petting area and playgrounds for kids. Educational posters and activities line the trails, providing visitors with an enriching experience. The enclosures appear to prioritize the welfare of the animals, although some may benefit from more space. Visitors can purchase food and drinks at various small shops throughout the zoo's expansive grounds.
Fantastic place for spending few Hours during weekend. Great variety of animals in beautifully arranged displays and green areas. Playgrounds and shaded areas are giving a break time during sightseeing. Some restaurants and snack bars (expensive). Greatly recommend for families.
Aleksandra Slizankiewicz — Google review
Nice zoo with a lot of animals and trees and a very big place to explore. The only bad thing was that they didn't answer to the phone and we couldn't see some animals because the zoo was under construction and they didn't say that in the entrance...Except from that the zoo was super and love the red panda's.
El — Google review
The zoo was nice and the animals were beautiful. The 3 stars rating comes more from the fact that there is a lot to walk but not a lot to see.
More importantly the enclosures for the more exotic animals were quite small and some of the animals were just alone. Like the lioness, the lion and a leopard.... All alone in small enclosures, apart from the lion who had a bit more space but still alone.
This caused them to be quite stressed in my opinion as they were pacing non-stop.
Overall great for kids first zoo experience but an adult will pick up on these not so great things.
Tugainuk — Google review
By the opinions I've read I would think it's a very friendly zoo for animals; that theirs cages are big and spacious, well kept and tidy. Tbh I was quite disappointed with what I saw and would not visit it anymore. Nice way to spend time but if you care at least a bit about animals it's not a place you would sponsor.
Tickets are cheap, there are some coffee shops and a restaurant in there, lots of WC and an extra paid, short safari route by one of the runs.
Juka Op — Google review
It is a nice zoo to visit but it is quite small. Couldn't find some animals that were supposed to be rhere. I think due to some maintenance of their areas. Food places are not that great and it's a terribly long wait time before we were served (40min) u Pandy.
Rad Marczak — Google review
This zoo is huge, we spent 5 hours here. So much greenery, most of the time it felt as if walking in a forrest. Loved the red pandas. Would definitely recommend to visit.
Lots of playgrounds for the kids, benches and water fountains everywhere. There are also lots of zoo maps along the pathways.
You can save some time at the cashier by buying online tickets - they will scan the at the gate.
Bus 104 goes to the zoo from the center, very easy to get there also by car, they have a large parking lot (i think it is paid).
Dominika Nosková — Google review
I like this place. It seems they put the animals first as much as they can. I wish some of the animals had more space though. However I am not an expert on animal enclosures so I might be wrong about that.
There are several places for kids to play and many small shops for buying food and drinks. I also like that they have educational posters and activities along the trails.
Lasse Berner — Google review
Very nice zoo with a lot of animals. I would recommend visiting in winter cous there are less people so you have more space to explore the area.
Daniel Dostal — Google review
Cheap price for a zoo of this size. Nice walk around, a lot of different animals to look at. The zoo is well decorated and has a nice atmosphere
Edgars Rutkovskis — Google review
A nice day out at the zoo with 3 kids and a baby, somewhat spoilt by the bad weather (not the zoo's fault) but the rude staff in the ticket office and the ones flying around the paths in the electric buggies (when there are small kids about).
Still we enjoyed seeing what we could and some of the animals were really exciting for the kids
Also felt you were a lot closer to them, in places, with bamboo poles used instead of perspex glass
Shaun Martin — Google review
A very nice and large zoo. Lots of trees, so the heat is not a problem. You can see here a beautiful and diverse plants and lots of animals and birds. A very good place for a weekend getaway. Ticket prices are okey. Parking at the zoo is paid.
Andrzej Drzymalski — Google review
Great place to visit: either with kids, the whole family or just by yourself. Plenty to see and to explore . One day it's not enough and I will definitely come back to see some stuff I was not able to check on my day of the visit. Apart from all the exotic animals and environment there is a playground for kids to have some fun and plenty of places to sit down and rest too. A lot of shops with food and drinks around the whole zoo. If you have never been here and you are around it is worth your time. Generally great place !
Michal — Google review
What an amazing zoo! We went in the snow and it was so beautiful. It was like we hired it for the day ourselves. Lots of amazing animals that we didn't expect to see such as hippos and leopards. Some great play areas for the kids and some food and drinks stalls and vending machines dotted around the area. The hot chocolate in the machine by the entrance was also delicious. 10/10!
Great price and a great day out!
Joe — Google review
It’s hard to go wrong with a zoo in kids’ minds. Is this one the biggest, coolest one you’ll go to? No, but my six-year-old daughter enjoyed it.
Since we went on a Thursday morning in August during peak season, admission was higher than other months. It cost 260 CZK for both of us to go. Not a bad price for a potentially all-day outing.
The zoo is spread out either long trails that go through woods. That means you’ll walk for minutes without seeing any animals.
The animals themselves are organized around houses where you can walk inside to see them or venture outside since the cages expand to the outside in most cases. They have monkeys, hippos, giraffes, birds, fish, and all the other usual suspects.
Where they stand out are the play areas throughout the zoo with the biggest playground being near the entrance.
There are enough restrooms and snack areas.
Austin Graff — Google review
In my view "garden with animals" would convey the experience which you get. Take the picking package and you will experience even more.
Brilliant spot for the whole day with friends or family. If you desire time for yourself you will also find parts of the garden quiet and private.
Tomasz Tybon — Google review
We went from Poland to Ostrava Zoo and it was really so nice pig parking and you not wait long to get the tickets for enter .. inside they give you map for the zoo and it’s help you because the zoo it’s really big…you will found many places for rest and for WC and they some restoring if you want eat or drink something… there’s places for kids they can play …the only thing they need to add more animals ..but was really nice day
The Forest Park of Surprises in Ustron is a captivating open-air zoo where visitors can encounter roaming deer, bison, and various species of wild animals. The park offers raptor and owl shows that are both breathtaking and educational. Families often gather here to spend quality time together, enjoying the scenic views and interacting with the wildlife. Visitors can also explore numerous attractions while communing with the animals of Polish forests.
We liked this place a lot. You can just stroll with animals and feed them. No cages)) Plus there’s an amusement area for children.
????? ????? — Google review
The park is very nice. Definetely not suitable for baby stroller or handicapped people.
There are a lot of animals and it's nice to feed them.
I only give it 4 stars because the playground area is pretty old and could be renewed a bit.
Darius Muresan — Google review
The park is beautifully situated on a mountain slope, roe deer wandering freely, which you can feed and wonderful views - these are the advantages. Cons - tickets are definitely too expensive for this type of attractions, no markings, and the plan received at the entrance is not legible, the playground remembers the previous era and should be restored. Alley of fairy tales - a nightmare that you don't want to dream of. Definitely not suitable for the elderly and handicapped people and for prams.
Beata B.G. — Google review
Nice cheap day out for the family, two flying displays, owls and other birds of prey. Lots of animals running wild in the park, goats, deer and alpacas. A small amusement park in the summer with games for the kids and places to. Bar and hot food served at the top of the park all year around. Good wholesome day out feeding the goats and donkey.
craig mccormick — Google review
We love it, little one even more. Wild birds show worth to whatch.
Michael Nosek — Google review
Great experience with my family even on a rainy day. The birds of pray show was breathtaking and the beautiful forrest animals we saw were already worth the ticket price. Additionally, the stuffed animal and antlers display was very informative and you can touch. Did not expect to see the racoons. :-) Other than that the carousels were dismantled in winter and the fairytale display a bit dated, but it gave us a laugh. We used up the whole bag of the feed purchased at the gate feeding some hungry deers.
Warning: To get there you have to hike up along unpaved road, or find a parking spot, which due to the building site works are limited.
Pro tip: Hotel Diament two streets below is a delicious gourmet spot for lunch/dinner afterwards.
Paula Lina — Google review
Great place for family, not a place for trolley. flying events are on the clock, but both were at least 10min late.
And the workers who were feeding the animals didnt allowed us to feed the lamas or goats.. dont understand why. So its not worth to buy the bag of food that they sell there.
Andrea N. — Google review
Great experience, i strongly suggest visit owl cage, and ask one owl few question. This owl is always answering Noooooo !
Noooooo !
REMIGIUSZ KAPCIA — Google review
Fantastic place to visit with children, the animals are really confortable with humans around and you can observe them without any problems, only downside is the hig uphill you need to walk to see the Howl
Andrea (Frontline) — Google review
It's a really great place to visit and experience wild animals from a close distance. Most of the time it is overrun with millions of children, but this is worth visiting even for adults.
The only thing I really did not like was the birds chained closely to be presented to viewers. Personally for me it was a sad view not entertaining. But the rest looks OK and animals seem to have a lot of space to roam around.
Piotr Jażdżyk — Google review
Great place to take the kids, the dear and doe are a little shy but if you can stay quiet and have patience then they'll feed out of your hands.
Great experience for all, food, drink and play area at the venue. Great views and plenty of hills to tire the little ones out
Dean Scott — Google review
Pretty cool little park!
It's not too long to go through, along you can meet animals walking around the place freely. They even allow you to buy some food to give it to them along the way.
The highlight is definitely the bird show, where you get to see how they feed and train their eagles and other birds.
Nagifur — Google review
Nice place, kids between 3 and 12 would enjoy it the most. And adults too!
Mattia Rosa — Google review
a great place to spend time with your loved ones. the possibility of communing with animals of our Polish forests. animals have already become accustomed to visitors and, above all, to children. the part with birds and the show of flying predators deserve attention. for PLN 32 per person, you can spend a nice day. When choosing a place, remember a few important things: good, comfortable shoes, because walking is a lot steep and rocky. if you are going with small children do not take the pram. downside is the waiting time at the checkout. the owner should take care of more bandwidth. I highly recommend this place.
Tours with ex-miners of 19th-century coal mine tunnels, plus museum & subterranean concert chambers.
Great place, great experience and guide that was able to answer for all questions. Highly recommended. Best way to get a tickets online only to avoid disappointments. Not for idiots they think they may sightseeing mine without guide.
Dawid Gojny — Google review
It was awesome to experience this tour. You get all the gear you need and have multiple challenges like the miners do. There is teamwork involved and it takes about 4 hours. Also learned a lot how mining works and the work there.
Would recommend it to everyone I know!!
Lex _dis — Google review
It was a really interesting tour, only I wished it had some english subtitles or something 😂 they did get me a paper sheet in english with all the info they covered in the tour.
Also the bar inside the mine was an awesome surprise 👌
Elad Itzkin — Google review
There is a bar 320 meters under the ground. You can try polish beer or you can drink a coffee or another drink. One of the touristic attractions in Zabrze. *I'm not sure if the tour guides speak English, at least the one that guided us didn't.
Zhuliyan Zhekov — Google review
Best thing you can do in Silesia. It's fun, history and great atmosphere
Natalia Iwaszko - Walsh — Google review
Great place, they actually show you how the machinery operates and you can get a feeling how working in a mine really is like. Definitely one of the more interesting tours I’ve been on in my life! If you’re in the area pop in for sure.
Vix N — Google review
Go to Guido and live the miners struggle.
The guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was amazing. You will learn about the history of the underground _ Silesia
Amel Hammami — Google review
It's an amazing place for visit! The guide knows perfectly all about the mine! I recommend it!
Mario Fernández Pereira — Google review
It would be nice if they would provided an electronic copy of the transcript to the email address of customers that the guides say to visitors only in Polish. We were required to arrive 15 minutes early, which we were lucky to do as there was a car accident on the way. So we arrived at 3:15pm ready for a 3:30pm session. Then there was nothing important to do between 3:15pm and 3:30pm apart from go to the toilet and check we had some water.
During that time of they had offered an electronic copy of the transcript I could have translated it into English online since we still had internet connection above ground. Then during the tour at each stop I could have just read the relevant section in English from my mobile phone instead of standing around understanding nothing.
I only speak English and barely any Polish, and my partner only speaks and understands intermediate Polish. I didn't understand anything they said on the 2 hour tour apart from a couple of words and my partner also struggled to understand, so it was actually incredibly boring and after the first 30 minutes I wished there was a way to end the tour early as there were more things I could have been doing. On the tour we did spurts of repeatedly walking and then the guide would stop and talk in Polish for a long time, and we were in a group of about 11 people so often the only chance to take a photo where others weren't blocking the photo was when people started walking again but then you can't take too long to take the photo since you have to stay close to the group. There was a short ride on the hanging train at the end of the tour and it ended at an underground pub. Our other family members went on a different longer tour that started after ours so we bought some beer and waited for them there since the beginner tour ends at the pub
Luke Schoen — Google review
Highly recommend to go for a tour! English or Polish speaking guides, very informative 2 hours visit under the ground. Have you ever been in a bar in 320m underground? :)
Manta Mitrike — Google review
First time in such place. Very interesting. Unfo children till 6 years not allowed. The guide speak in polish so for another tourists could quit difficult to understand
max Fd — Google review
Amazing place. Super interesting, to check mining process and history. English guide, Barbara, was the best! Super informative but also funny. Great plan!
Camila — Google review
I come from Zabrze and have lived here most of my life. I wanted to show my roots to my girlfriend and decided to pay a visit to this internationally know heritage site. Even in the description of the tour at the start, the guide highlighted that Guido is one of the most renowned industrial, touristic sites in Europe. Having that in mind, one member of staff could only speak English and there was no audioguide available or even an English, written guide. The staff had to hand out a4 printed out pages. It was not a problem for us, as I kept translating what is being said, but there was a party from Britain who did not have this privilege and had to read from these pieces of paper in half darkness. That needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Audio guides are a must for a site like this.
Having said that, the tour was really well organised, interesting and very well planned. Long enough, very informative and our guide was just brilliant. His passion and noticeable experience made it extremely engaging. He needs a praise and a raise! Seeing the machines used in mines from close up, and working, makes it so much more real too.
I recommend this place to everyone, but if you do not speak Polish, please check if measures have been taken to provide for your needs, or prepare to be slightly disappointed! :) Come on Guido, you can improve this.
Artur Grenda — Google review
That was a great experience. The guide was working down there in the past and know every detail. It took arrond 4h. Some time at 170m and more at 350m level. Driving also with the underground hanging train. At the end you can stay at 350m and sit in a bistro. Just go back up by taking the elevator going every 30 minutes.
Michael Wendel — Google review
Super coal! They do it very nicely. Machines still work and they tour you 230 meters underground for 2 hours! Impressive
The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp is one of the most notorious sites of the Holocaust. It contains displays of gas chambers, and remains almost completely intact. It is essential to visit both Auschwitz I and Birkenau in order to truly understand the horror of the place.
A must see in Poland. There is so much history here. It's a much more real experience to see the remnants first hand than to learn about it in school.
Garrett Descoteaux-Friday — Google review
It's worth going here to get some understanding of the scale and suffering that Jews and others had handed out by the Nazis during their time in power.
Walking around the camp just shows what man can do to fellow man. The suffering and death on an industrial scale.
The museum does well to preserve the past so we don't forget.
There is a lot of walking involved so plan ahead especially if you take a guided tour as they move quickly but do give you lots of information about the camp and the people who went through the gates, many for the last time.
Chris Mcloughlin — Google review
I am giving five stars mainly due to the fact that many people and organisations have taken concrete steps to ensure people don't forget what happened here during WWII. This place is a reminder of the darkest side of human nature, to torture and kill another human for the heck of it..
I would recommend this visit to everyone, and to soak in the history that took place not so long ago.
Rajan Thambehalli — Google review
It feels wrong to mark your experience as "loved it" for such a somber trip. It is however a trip everyone should make at least once in their life. Soon people who survived this horror will not be among us. It's important we remember and never let something like that happen again.
Barbara T. — Google review
Probably one of the most badly organised tourist destinations in the world !
Always wanted to visit but was very disappointed, the complete cluster fxxk of the main entry, the inability to secure private tickets in advance via a official site, this resulted in almost 45 min to wait in a outdoor line until we could get to the ticket office and then another 2 hour wait until our time slot to actually get through the gate.
I'd gladly pay €5-10 for advance tickets if I could get a guaranteed time to get in when I arrive.
Once in there was no real flow or direction of what to see or what order to see it in. The official map was about as much use as sand in a desert, honestly a 5 year old could have drawn a better plan.
Inside large tour groups dominated all the various things to see and we were often barged out of the way or unable to pass them while they blocked doors or things to see.
My impression of the place has been ruined by visiting it and then when coming out, they don't even have clear signage where to get public transport back or a covered bus stop.
The urban planner / architect who designed the new entrance and coach part obviously never tried visiting as a tourist.
Brenden Bithell — Google review
Easy to reach from Krakow, it deserves at least three hours of visit including the near Birkenau camp. Exhibitions are very well organized and documented. I'd have preferred to be alone in the visit, but I appreciated very much the guided tour lead by Lukasz Celta.
Marco Giordano — Google review
Impactful. This is the only way I'd describe this experience. Walking through this place will simultaneously send chills down your spine, and cause you to reflect a bit. Would highly recommend, but not for the faint of heart.
John Heisler — Google review
Very detailed tour, thank you Cristof. Very heartbreaking to learn of the humiliation, pain and suffering before being murdered by the sick and evil Germans involved. What they did after death was appalling and my heart bleeds for the victims.
Maxine Ann Bailey — Google review
Very informative, expect to take a whole day if you are walking both sides. Camp 1 (museum) has everything you need to know written, but for camp2 it’s best with guided tour or research before hand.
?? — Google review
Incredibly somber and emotional experience. Seeing the scale of what happened here is overwhelming.
We visited on a nice sunny day, but I couldn’t help but feel what the conditions must have felt like for those held within the camp during the harsh polish winters.
A must see for anyone to remind us of what happened and try to ensure it can never happen again.
S W — Google review
A huge museum, which is being restored to this day and is still being preserved. Book the tour in advance because you can get alone and for free only after 15:00. We got a very nice girl guide, it was very interesting and pleasant to listen to.
We visited both camps, the total tour took about 4 hours. This place is very atmospheric, creepy. It is obligatory for everyone to visit, you need to know and not forget the history so that there are no more such things.
Vjatseslav Lanberg — Google review
Must visit place and you can only feel what others have been gone through in life… unimaginable pain …
It’s a mirror of past!!
Ajay Kumar — Google review
You MUST visit before you die... no need for expensive tours , take a train that costs 30 , two ways , enterance with quide costs 90
METU CO.LTD ANKARA - TURKEY — Google review
One of the must see place if you are nearby. A piece of the most terrible european history, which shouldn't be forgotten. Very impressive. Get your ticket in advance on the web, as you can get guider in your language.
Jan Gerstenberger — Google review
Powerful to say the least!
This was part of my bucket list of places to visit and WOW it did not disappoint. Moving does not do this place justice, understanding what the Jews, gypsies and other minorities went through during the Second World War, you can watch as many documentaries as you like but actually walking in their footsteps really does bring it home…..Unforgettable
Nikiszowiec, a famous area with a rich history, is renowned for its redbrick flats. These were constructed as part of an organized housing estate for laborers and include green spaces, commercial centers, and educational establishments. The St. Anne's Church features ornate domes made of tiles and a grand pipe organ in baroque style. Furthermore, the Industrial Ethnography Museum showcases replica mining lodgings from Katowice.
Energylandia is a large amusement park located in Zator, Poland, featuring an impressive array of 17 roller coasters and various water rides. The park offers thrilling experiences for visitors of all ages, with some rides designed to scare even the bravest souls. In addition to the adrenaline-pumping attractions, there are also opportunities to meet storybook characters and enjoy entertaining drift shows. The park's vast territory allows for ongoing expansion and the addition of new attractions.
World class theme park. Elite rollercoasters, staff operations were unreal, in a good way.
Place is super clean and tidy. Plus it's great value for money. Highly, highly recommended.
ThemePark Mark — Google review
Phenomenal! Visited a week before Christmas for two days, the park was covered in snow, the rides were excellent, the food delicious, the decorations outstanding, the mood fabulous, Santa was waiting to be met every day! Free trains coming and going to train station, to Western Camp Resort (which was yet another great experience). There were no lines to any rides whatsoever. We didn't even have to get off the ride to ride it again. What else would you want! :)
Juris Krasovskis — Google review
What a great place to visit with teenagers, they will enjoy every moment of it! There are queues for the rides, but the waiting time wasn't too long, 20-30 minutes max (we went in September, it was busy but better than holidays time).
There are nice restaurants, good food, delicious ice creams, and lovely drinks.
It's definitely worth a visit if you are in Poland.
Ewa Pabis — Google review
There were 8 of us, 4 adults and kids - 8-15 y.o. (from 122 sm).
So, each could find something according to his/her interests.
We were lucky because it wasn't too crowded.
It was an amazing day, unforgettable.
Buy the way we've bought tickets in advance on black Friday. Actually, you can always find some discounts.
Arriving on opening 10 a.m. is highly recommended.
Evgenia P — Google review
Amazing place to spend a day or more with your kids, family or friends!! I have been here with my son the last day in 2021. It was like a fairy tale🤗🥳🐱Unforgettable memories💝
Victoria Smolianko — Google review
The most beautiful park! We visited for two days and did not want to leave- and we are
all grown adults! There is so much to do there- millions of attractions from very intense to family and relaxed rides! So many amazing food choices and places to sit down and relax. This park has my heart and everyone needs to visit!
M9 Gdu — Google review
Awesome place. We had a lot of fun in there. Very nice rides and great water park area. We’ve been there a whole day, and still coudn’t visit all attractions. There is a lot of things to do.
ravenssx — Google review
Fun for all age from the smallest to the eldest. All type of activities, roller coasters, water amusement, wide offer of food for a realistic price. Ppl were friendly and supportive, we really enjoyed our day there!
Marcell Funk — Google review
A fantastic two days at Energylandia. Fairly quiet so hardly any queues. All areas are extremely well maintained and the rides.... brilliant! Something for everyone and for all ages. Ticket prices are fair and the cost of food and drink in the park is amazing. Can't wait to go back!
Andrew Dodds — Google review
The BEST thing to do in Europe! I went on a Mon/Tue in October and the park was decently empty. We were able to ride every ride with almost no waiting time. There are 17 roller coasters here, and besides Viking, they were good! Hyperion and Zadra were amazing! I highly recommend this to everyone. Though the water park was closed at this time of year, it looked great (from the Ferris wheel) as well. With cheap Ryan Air tickets, this park is a must.
Daisy Plyler — Google review
I love it. Best day in Poland. 10/10
This park is amazing, it has attractions for all ages. We have been there for the whole day and I still feel that I need to go again to be sure we tried everything and for sure, we will go again. It was really fun and when we visited it, we didn't wait in big lines so we had the opportunity to enjoy everything.
Iancu Daniela — Google review
Number one place to go with family and kids. Very neat amusement park. Every corner is just beautiful. Every attraction is nicely engineered for the best experience, safe and operated with care of a staff. It is just a jewel which you would want to rate 10 stars out of 5. ;)
Gintaras Dutkevičius — Google review
Place where you get more than expected. 17 roller coasters!!!
5 of them is that everyone will get scared.
2 of them is super crazy.
And you can't understand - are you scared or you need it one more time.
And a drift show in the middle of all this!!
The territory is huge and new attractions are being built.
Meny places to have lunch.
When we were there, the queues were not long, otherwise it would be tiring.
You can bring your own food and drinks, that's also a plus.
We will definitely be back!!
sugni ignats — Google review
Amazing place... unique experience...the park is well organized from the parking until last details.. incredible roller-coasters and games covered all ages. beautiful areas for rest...nice events..everything in one price. the only extra is the cost of snacks beverages and food but in reasonable prices. we will visit it again.
panagiotis anastasiou — Google review
An amazing park with a lot of great and exciting rides
The place is clean and very beautiful
Great place for children and for adults
Variety of food stands that offer a big selection
We came during the off season on a Tuesday and we had zero lines to all the rides
A great experience all together
ליהי אלדד — Google review
Amazing Amusement Park with some of the largest rollercoastrs in Europe. Didn't think going there in the middle of winter would be fun - but with some mulled wine - any ride was great! Loved the way the park was done and this can easily compete with some of the best parks in the world!
Piotrek P — Google review
Worth every euro. Price is very fair. You should go off season if you can, on a weekday, not weekend.
Hyperion is their best ride. Keep it for the end.
Eli Tamošauskas — Google review
If you want an American quality theme park in Europe, look no further than Energylandia. The sheer quantity and quality of rides blew me away.
The entire theme park is clean and well managed, with some of the most welcoming hosts I’ve ever come across.
Don’t bother bringing a packed lunch with you, the food is reasonably priced and some of the best quality and quantity I’ve ever experienced in a theme park (even those in the States).
Already planning our return
Shaun Retzback — Google review
Clean, Fun and very big! Its best to come from opening until closing, so much to explore and walk around, eat and drink and queue.
Albert Juhos — Google review
You have to visit this place!! It’s fun for the whole family. We visited it in June and did not have to wait in endless lines for each attraction so it’s better to go off season.
Simona Moravanska — Google review
Definitely worth the price if you are in the vicinity. There are lots of attractions and rollercoasters (some of them soak you in water, so be careful), the queues were quite reasonable, when I visited, though this might not apply to weekends and school breaks. I recommend spending at least 4-5 hours here, so you can check out everything you want. The rollercoasters are really well made, the Hyperion is a must in my opinion (if you like fast rollercoasters of course). Would visit again.
Soma Ludas — Google review
Absolutely amazing in the off season, barely any queues, really lovely and clean park. The different parts are great. Just a shame the water park was shut. Worth a go, got the bus there and back... be aware they don't wait around when shipping you on a massive drop!
Jacob Leonard — Google review
It's the best park so far of all i visited around the world.
Attractions are new and fresh staff is friendly. And almost no waiting in lane for the entire stay.
It's worth to mention park's design. You will see no line jumping because it's literally impossible. Lock mechanism is genius you just live your bag on the entrance, then you ride and pick it on the other side. You do not have to remember where you left your items because interactive dashboard will tell you everything. Also lanes design is amazing if you want to ride in first seats there is a dedicated lane just for that.
Logistics are also amazing. You have various ways to get to the park including small carts that will deliver you to the park free of charge.
Prices are good in comparison with other parks. Food is also good. There is a big variety both inside and outside of the park.
Animation is great. Park has some quite good shows which you should visit to have rest from rollercoaster. It's just amazing experience and wonderful time.
I spent about 85 EUR for tickets to the park for 1 day. And another 45 EUR for the food and we didn't really limit ourselves. Regular meal without drinks 10-12 EUR per person.
Of course there is some room for improvement. For example prices are a little high but still they are the most adequate comparing to the other parks. Cinema experience is not too good and feels kinda outdated if you visited 4dx cinema.
Jasna Góra monastery in Poland is a renowned spiritual site that was established by the Paulite order from Hungary in 1382. The hill on which it stands, Jasna Gora, is considered as the country's spiritual capital. It houses several remarkable sacred artworks apart from the celebrated Icon of the Black Madonna of Czestochowa. Pilgrims visit this shrine to witness miracles attributed to this painting in Lady Chapel, although there are other notable attractions too.
Beautiful place, I love it. The services are very often and also in different languages. Car park by the road next to monastery costs 7.2 zł (1.5£) per 3 hours. You can also eat very good food not far from the monastery. We ate at Kredens and food was delicious. It is 3 min walk from main monastery gate.
Marcin Krawucki — Google review
Beautiful place with alot to see and experience, well worth the visit
??? ?? — Google review
The sanctuary of Jasna Góra is a meeting place for Christians of a large part of Europe. It does not matter which time it is, it is always crowded. The sanctuary and the church are beautiful, and the guided visit is very instructive. Anything you would like to know will be answered by them. It is near the centre of Częstochowa, and is located in the most beautiful area of the city, being the sanctuary the highlight of it. A compulsory visit if you go to Częstochowa.
Eneko Diez — Google review
This is a truly stunning place. The architecture is amazing, the interior is breathtaking. I am not religious but standing inside this building I can honestly say i was left humbled and at peace. The art work is amazing, the sacred Black Madonna is beautiful. Do not miss this opportunity.
D L — Google review
One of the largest church in Poland with a huge yard and a wonderful interior. The statues outside and inside the building are very beautiful and are very old. Its then main attraction of the city. I would recommend to dedicate a whole day for it.
Dheeraj Krishna — Google review
Peaceful place in spite of the steady flux of visitors.
Limited English interaction with on-site folks and I was lucky to have a local who knew a lot to share.
Prince M — Google review
Must see place. The most beatifull church I have ever been.
Ieva Utena — Google review
A beautiful monastery & a church opened 1382 by monks from Hungry . A holy icon of Black Madonna Our Lady of of Czestochowa Jasna Gora dates back to 3 rd century. Visited by 3 pontificates John Paul 2, Pope Benedict, Pope Francis , each of them brought a golden rose for Mary , The Queen of Poland. Place visited each year by millions of pilgrims.
Helena N — Google review
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Part-restored 13th-century fortress with a museum, exhibition gallery in the dungeon, bar & dining.
This is an extraordinary and beautiful castle, straight out of a fairy tale. It has been sensitively preserved, creating good access without spoiling the character or atmosphere, though it's not really suitable for people with mobility problems or who find stairs difficult. Stunning views across miles of countryside can be had from the walls, and there is a bar serving coffee and hot mulled wine.
Julian Griffiths — Google review
Definitely place to visit. Very interesting castle ruins, well maintained. The path can be challenging if you have mobility issues as the staircases are quite narrow and steep and there are few places where steps were carved in rock and can be slippery. But if you are ok with that I recommend to climb the tower and enjoy the walk around this piece of history.
Andrzej Jaworowski — Google review
An interesting decent fortress with ruined parts. It is definitely WORTH VISITING. From aside there is a piece of rock. But as you get inside - a plenty of space+towers.
Julia Julaki — Google review
Beautiful old castle.
Good place to spend weekend with the family to see around.
But the only problem is there was no a proper public toilet. Which people really need in this kind of touristic place. The council or whoever responsible for this castle should consider to think about build a proper public toilet because the current toilet is really really bad..
Not to mention that you pay a ticket for entering this castle, so at least the customer will get something better not only the view/entertainment of the castle but also the public toilet must be clean and nice.
Nay Sebastian — Google review
Nice place but very touristy. Missing a bit of the exhibition of the past life. It would be perfect to show more daily life of our past. But the awesome remains of a castle
Margarita Z — Google review
Its nice, but honestly i am used to something different in Italy. Around the castle there is an amusement park, sort of, and tons of little shops and grills. It's nice because i ate there, but i think it would be so much better to improve the experience if it was more natural. Now its just a normal touristic attraction. Still nice inside
Francesco Rinaldi — Google review
It was great experience to visit this castle 🏰. Takes you back to medieval times especially after watching witcher it makes you visualize more about the older times. The surroundings of the castle are great and you can have nice relaxed time there. If you are coming back or going to Krakow then you can visit this beautiful castle on the way aswell and this castle is also part of the castle trail in Poland in this region.
Fakhar Abbas — Google review
Absolutely breathtaking views. We loved this place. Great place for a family trip. Other than seeing the castle, for the kids, they have a ropes course, bumper cars, and a mountain coaster. We will definitely go back and stay a little longer.
ROB BW (Rob) — Google review
If you want the best view from the eagle nests of Jan Kazimierz, then this is here. besides the castle there are very beautiful places nearby. Be sure to walk around the castle and take a walk around the nearby places. It is better to visit for the whole day. There is a cafe near the castle where you can have a lunch .
Иван Затевахин — Google review
Ruins of fortress. Unfortunately they make much better impression from outskirts that inside which you need to pay 💰. Way up busy from chinesse souvenir shops. It makes the place a bit ridiculous funny
Kamil NOWAK — Google review
Ogrodzieniec Castle is a ruined medieval castle in Podzamcze, near Ogrodzieniec, the south-central region of Poland. Part of eagle's nests a really worth to visit. Perfectly marked routes to go around and see everything
Karel Luzny — Google review
Excellent place to visit with family. It's a place for every age group. Kids can enjoy science park, rides, and miniature park. Adults can experience the beauty of medieval castle.
There are lots of souvenir shops from where you can buy beautiful things. You can also enjoy food and ice cream.
5/5 marks for this beautiful place.
Manishi cally — Google review
Ogrodzieniec Castle is a must-visit for anyone traveling through Poland. It's a place where history, architecture, and natural beauty converge to create an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a history buff, a nature enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique adventure, this castle will leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind.
Ogrodzieniec Castle is also a fantastic destination for families. The grounds are spacious, making it an ideal place for children to roam and let their imaginations run wild among the ancient stones.
Piotr Bulanda (Artherkon) — Google review
A very cool place for Witcher fans. The battle in the first season was filmed there. A very well preserved ruined medieval castle.
Mike Li — Google review
Beautiful place. Breathtaking views.
Stalls of food.
One of the best places near Kraków.
Wanna go there again and again.
Highly recommended
Farayha Zainab — Google review
I arrived a bit before 10 on Sunday morning. It was pretty quiet which was nice. The setting is really nice. The nature is just as good as the castle! The castle is huge and the views are amazing. There's tons of stuff to do for kids aside from visiting the castle. And, there are plenty of vendors if you want food/ drinks or souvenirs.
By the time I left it was getting quite busy. If crowds aren't your thing then go early.