Rožmberk Castle
A castle in South Bohemia near Rožmberk nad Vltavou, considered one of the oldest castles in Bohemia. It stands on a promontory carved out on three sides by the river Vltava and was first mentioned in a document of 1253.
- Where
- Rožmberk nad Vltavou, South Bohemia, Czechia
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 48.6560, 14.3651
Get the Rožmberk Castle stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Rožmberk Castle. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your South Bohemia volume with your photos and a note.
Near Rožmberk Castle
Český Krumlov Castle 18 km
A castle in Český Krumlov, first built in 1253 by the Vítkovci family, the main branch of the powerful Bohemian Rosenberg family. It sits on a rock above a bend of the Vltava and has a colourful round tower and a Baroque theatre.
Historic Centre of Český Krumlov 18 km
A medieval town in South Bohemia wrapped in a loop of the Vltava river, dominated by a large castle with a round painted tower. Its old centre is among the best preserved in Europe and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992.
Lipno Reservoir 22 km
A reservoir formed by a dam and hydroelectric plant on the Vltava River in South Bohemia, with the largest water area in the Czech Republic. Its shores hold beaches and sailing harbours, and a treetop walkway rises nearby.
Holašovice 35 km
A small village in South Bohemia built around a large green, lined with farmhouses in the style known as South Bohemian folk Baroque. It is one of the best preserved village ensembles in central Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pöstlingberg 38 km
A 539 metre hill on the left bank of the Danube in Linz. It has a viewing platform over the city and is crowned by a twin towered pilgrimage church, reached by one of the steepest adhesion railways in Europe.
Wilhering Abbey 39 km
A Cistercian monastery in Wilhering, about 8 km from Linz, founded in 1146. The buildings were rebuilt in the 18th century, and the abbey church is known for its spectacular Rococo decoration.
New Cathedral, Linz 40 km
A neo-Gothic cathedral in Linz, begun in 1862 and dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. Its tower is 134 metres high, just below that of St. Stephen's in Vienna by the builders' intention, and it holds up to 20,000 people.
Hluboká Castle 44 km
A white castle above the Vltava in South Bohemia, rebuilt in the 19th century by the Schwarzenberg family in the style of Windsor Castle. It has richly furnished interiors and a large English style park.
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Questions
Where is Rožmberk Castle?
Rožmberk Castle is in Rožmberk nad Vltavou, South Bohemia, Czechia. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Český Krumlov Castle (18 km), Historic Centre of Český Krumlov (18 km), Lipno Reservoir (22 km).
How do I get the Rožmberk Castle stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Rožmberk Castle and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your South Bohemia volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Rožmberk Castle before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your South Bohemia volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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