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Like many Czech castles, Rožmberk boasts an intricate and romantic history, as well as many dark legends and downright funny tales surrounding it. Apparently a large number of he earned secrets and tales thanks to the constant change of his masters. Rožmberk was sold, then rebuilt, sold off for debts and bought back. Something lies behind this, the Czech people decided and began to pass another myth from mouth to mouth.

If you delve into the history of the castle, and it dates back to the 13th century, you can recognize the original owner - this is the noble noble family of Rozhembergs. Despite the fact that these possessions passed from hand to hand, the Rozhembergs constantly tried (and not without success) to return the castle back, and therefore it is considered the family estate of this particular family.

What to see

The interiors of Rožmberk also make you plunge into the world of secrets and legends. There are no lavishly decorated halls or richly furnished boudoirs here, but there are plenty of romantic passages, nooks and corridors. The atmosphere of this castle will captivate adventurous adventure fans once and for all. Run through its dimly lit corridors, decipher the half-erased paintings on the walls, look behind the cast-iron bars onto the street, gaze into the alluring pantry filled with all sorts of junk, littered with Medieval utensils... there are plenty of things to do here.

By the way, you can feel the authentic mood even when approaching the castle. Rožmberk is picturesquely located on the top of a mountain surrounded on all sides by the Šumava forest. Below it is the deep gray-blue Vltava and colorful houses nestled here and there.

Rožmberk does not have lavishly decorated halls or richly furnished boudoirs, but there are plenty of romantic passages, nooks and corridors.

Well, to finally understand that Rozmberk is the most mysterious castle in the Czech Republic, here’s a legend. In one of the spacious, echoing halls of the castle you can find a portrait of a beautiful lady with the look of the Mona Lisa. This is Perchta, daughter of Aldrich of Rozhemberg, also known as the White Lady. Despite the fact that she was born in a completely different place - the well-known Cesky Krumlov, today her ghost hangs around all the castles of the Rozhemberg family. And, as usual, men are to blame for everything. Being a young beautiful girl, Perchta was married against her will to Jan Lichtenstein, not the most sophisticated nobleman from Moravia. About 20 years married life he ruined his wife’s life, oppressed and humiliated her. In his defense, it is worth saying that just before his death he asked for forgiveness, but did not receive it. Therefore, Jan acted simply, cursing her: “So that you have no peace even in the coffin.” They say the curse has come true. Only three years have passed since Perkhta’s death before all the castles of the Rozhemberg family received their family ghost.

No one can calculate the schedule of Perchta’s tour of castles, but in Rožmberk last time she was seen in 1996. She wandered around like the Canterville Ghost, jingling a bunch of keys.

Coordinates

Address: Statni hrad Rozmberk, Rozmberk nad Vltavou. Phone: +420 380 749-838.

How to get there: trains depart from Prague Central Station to Rožmberk, the journey takes about 4 hours; You can also get there by bus from Florenc station, the journey takes 3 hours.

Opening hours: April and October Sat-Sun 9:00-16:15, May and September every day except Mon 9:00-16:15, June 9:00-17:15 (except Mon), July and August 9: 00-17:45 (except Mon).

Rozmberk Castle, Czech Republic March 28th, 2014

Rožmberk Castle is located in Southern Bohemia a few kilometers from Austria in the town of Rožmberk nad Vltavou, where 369 people live.
Perhaps I liked this castle the most, although it does not amaze with its appearance just like it doesn’t have such a mysterious park as .
What's so special about it? Let's watch.

The first mention of this Czech castle, which was in those days German name Rosenberg ("rose mountain"), dates back to 1250, during the reign of the Czech king Wenceslas I. Apparently, the fortress served to control an important trade route from the Czech Republic to Austria, as it is located on the way from Cesky Krumlov to Linz.

The castle complex consisted of two structures: the lower and upper fortresses. However, after the fire of 1522, all that remained of the buildings of the upper fortress was the Jacobinka Tower - a separate watchtower. And in the photo you can see both the tower and the fact that the two parts of the castle differ from each other.
The decoration of the Lower Fortress during the reconstruction of 1556 was made in the Renaissance style in the spirit of Italy. However, already in the 17th century, the Rožmberk dynasty again modernized the castle, giving it a romantic Gothic appearance. In its image, Rožmberk Castle is a small copy of Krumlov Castle, which was also at one time the property of this rich family.

The Vltava is a river that originates in the south of the Czech Republic and which we see in Prague

While we were walking up to the castle, it started to snow. These places are located in the Sumava Mountains, so it snowed a lot there. During one of the nights that we were in South Bohemia, there was probably a meter of snow!

Here is the castle itself. It is here that the most famous Czech ghost lives - the White Lady (White Lady).
In 1429, Ulrich Rozmberk, the then owner of the castle, gave birth to a daughter, who was named Perchta. The girl's father gave her away when she was 20 years old and forced her into marriage. Her husband was the nobleman Jan Lichtenstein, who was counting on the Rozmberks' fortune. And the bride’s father hoped for Ian’s political connections. But their plans were not destined to come true. The husband did not love the unfortunate Perkhta and treated her extremely poorly. And his mother and sisters loved to make fun of the girl. When Jan Liechtenstein died in 1476, he asked Perchta for forgiveness. But she refused him. And then he exclaimed: “So be damned!” When 3 years had passed, Perkhta died, but could not leave the earth. Apparently, the words of the curse worked. She wanders around the ancestral castle of Rožmberk in a white robe with a rattling bunch of keys. That is why she was called the “White Lady”.
The white lady does not harm anyone, she is a good ghost. According to legends, if she changes her clothes, something will happen soon. One day she appeared in a red robe, and after some time there was a major fire in the castle.

They say that night excursions are also organized here - this is a whole show, the main participants of which are the guides themselves, dressed in costumes of heroes of popular Czech legends. During a fascinating journey into the past, you can visit Perkhta’s bedroom, explore the castle’s state rooms, basements, torture room and witness heartbreaking family dramas played out by actors. The tour is only available in summer time on Saturdays and Sundays and three times per evening (excursions start at 21.00, 22.00, 23.00).

There is also a portrait of the White Lady somewhere in the castle. And on the portrait there is an inscription made using a mysterious font with the comment: “Read what is written here and you will become the owner of fabulous wealth.” Many cryptographers have tried to unravel the mystery of the inscription, but so far to no avail.

I found the following information about this elephant:
“They say that if you stroke his trunk, then peace, love and tranquility will come to the family. Well, if you climb on his back...” Then fantasize yourself =)
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In the castle you can climb the tower and explore the surrounding area. In general, I think that if there is an opportunity to climb somewhere, then you should always do it. And if there is no opportunity, you need to look for it =)
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The castle courtyard is visible (where the elephant stands):
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Rožmberk Castle was built in the first half of the 13th century by Vitek of Prcice, a member of the powerful Vitkovic family, who later called himself Vok of Rožmberk after the name of the castle. Behind a short time The castle was equipped with powerful fortifications. It became the administrative and economic center of family holdings, part of which Vok gave to the founded Cistercian monastery in Upper Brod. In 1302, when the younger, Krumlov, branch of the Vitkovićs was interrupted, the Rosenbergs inherited Cesky Krumlov and moved their residence there.

In 1420 Oldřich II of Rožmberk (1403-1462) was forced to mortgage the castle to the Wallsee family of Austria to finance his army in the war against the Hussites. Oldřich was the father of Pest ("White Lady"). The first mortgage was paid, but in 1465 the castle was again mortgaged to the Lobkowitz family. This deposit was also paid.

In 1600, Petar Vok from Rožmberk bequeathed the castle and his possessions to his nephew John Zrini (1565-1612), who renovated it in the spirit of the Renaissance. When he died in 1612, the property was inherited by the Rožmberks' relatives, the Švamberks. However, they soon lost the castle along with all its possessions, which were confiscated after the Battle of Belogorsk and transferred to the commander of the imperial army, Count Buqua. Buquois, whose main residence was in Novi Grad, owned the castle until 1945, when it was nationalized after the end of World War II.

The castle was open to visitors on mid-19th century as one of the first museums in Bohemia.

Legends and traditions

White lady

Perhaps the most famous ghost of Czech castles is the White Lady (or the Lady in White, as she is also called). This ghost lives in the Czech castle of Rožmberk nad Vltavou. Once upon a time, in time immemorial Baron Rozmberk lived in this Czech castle. It was cunning and greedy man, who does not shy away from any means in order to replenish his already considerable fortune.

Baron Rozmberk's main assistant was a monk who compiled all the documents for his master and thereby helped him seize more and more lands and valuables. But one day the baron decided to seize another tasty morsel by unjust means - a plot of land. But the monk’s relatives lived on this land, and he refused to draw up documents. For this, Baron Rozmberk executed the monk. Dying, he cursed the baron himself and all his descendants.

And she was with the baron only daughter- Perkhta, completely obedient to his will, whom he tried to marry off as profitably as possible. Finally, a suitable party was found in the person of Count Liechtenstein. They played a wedding, the newlyweds went to the groom's palace. But the greedy baron refused to give the promised dowry. Without hesitation, the young husband sent his wife back to her father. And so the unfortunate Perkhta lived her whole life in her father’s castle Rožmberk, cursing her ill-fated fate. And already in old age, many years later, the husband who had rejected her came to her to ask for forgiveness, but Perkhta refused him. And then Count Liechtenstein Once again cursed the Rožmberk family.

Apparently, these curses had some power, because Perchta remained to live in this Czech castle, now in the form of the ghost of the White Lady, named after the color of her dress. You can see her quite often. They say that the sleeves of the White Lady's dress have the ability to change color - if the sleeves are white, then the one who saw the ghost will have a wedding. Red sleeves mean there will be a fire, but if they are black, big trouble awaits.

There is also a portrait of the White Lady in the Czech castle of Rožmberk nad Vltavou. And on the portrait there is an inscription made using a mysterious font with the comment: “Read what is written here and you will become the owner of fabulous wealth.” Many cryptographers have tried to unravel the mystery of the inscription, but so far to no avail.

Bronze elephant

Somewhere in the labyrinth of rooms and corridors of the Czech castle Rožmberk nad Vltavou, there is a statue of a bronze elephant. They say that if you stroke his trunk, peace, love and tranquility will come to the family. Well, if you climb on your back...

So, if you meet tourists wandering along the corridors of the Gothic castle of Rožmberk nad Vltavou, know that they are looking for a bronze elephant.

Excursions and attractions

After admiring the unforgettable grandeur of the white stone walls of this Czech castle, having a good walk around, don’t forget about the interesting things that are inside. In addition to the White Lady and the bronze elephant, within the walls of Rožmberk Castle there are wonderful collections of porcelain, weapons, paintings and other art objects, collected by one of the last owners of the castle, Jiri Jan Jindřich Bukoy, in the 19th century. In the courtyard of the castle there is a Museum of Torture, one of the most original in the Czech Republic - anyone can try themselves both as an executioner and as a victim.

The public museum inside the castle is divided into two parts. One is dedicated to the founders of the castle Rožmberk, the other to the subsequent owners, the Counts of Bucquois. Visitors to the castle are reminded of the time of Rožmberk decoration facades, made in the Renaissance style, and beautiful picturesque interior decorations. Buquoy's heritage is represented by interiors designed in the romantic neo-Gothic style. This includes an entrance hall with a richly decorated wooden stairs, and the gallery of the Crusaders, with portraits and coats of arms of knights presented in it, and the armory with a collection of weapons and armor from various periods of history. The samples of antique furniture housed in them were specially made for the museum, experienced craftsmen carpentry.

The castle's collection of paintings includes works by famous Czech artists Karel Skreta, Jan Kupecký and Norbert Grund, as well as portraits historical figures. Among them special attention the portrait of the famous daughter stands out historical figure from the Rožmberk surname of Oldřich II, Perchta Rožmberk, who is associated with the mysterious “White Lady” (a ghost of a girl appearing in the Rožmberk family castles).

200 steps lead to the very high point castle, to the top English Tower. From its height, magnificent romantic landscapes open up, the Vltava River and the wooded hills stretching along its banks.

For ghost hunters and simply lovers of the exotic, there is a very interesting excursion, held by the Ghostbusters Club in the Czech castle of Rožmberk. For a symbolic 120 CZK you will be given a real night excursion to the ancestral castle of Perchta. Even if the ghost does not make itself felt, the excursion will not leave you indifferent - it is a whole show, the main participants of which are the guides themselves, dressed in costumes of heroes of popular Czech legends. During a fascinating journey into the past, you can visit Perkhta’s bedroom, explore the castle’s state rooms, basements, torture room and witness heartbreaking family dramas played out by actors. Unfortunately, this excursion is only available in the summer on Saturdays and Sundays and three times a night (excursions start at 21.00, 22.00, 23.00). By the way, in addition to Rožmberk nad Vltavou, the White Lady also appears in Cesky Krumlov, Jindrichov Hradec, Telč and Trebon.

Working hours

• From October to April from 11.00 to 13.00, Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11.00 to 15.00.
• in May and September opening hours are from 9.00 to 15.30, in June from 9.00 to 16.30
• in July-August from 9.00 to 17.00
• Closed on Monday.

Price

Entrance fees to the tower are 40 CZK for everyone, to the castle from 60 CZK for children and students, 70 CZK for pensioners and up to 100 CZK for adults, depending on the excursion route. If you buy a ticket for two excursions at once, discounts apply. For children full program will cost 110 CZK, for pensioners – 130, and for adults 170 CZK.

How to get there

Address: Hrad Rožmberk 382 18 Rožmberk nad Vltavou (gps:48.656111,14.365556)

By car

This is easy to do by car. You need to leave Prague on highway number E49, going to southeast direction. After the town of Protivin, keep to road 122, then 160. After the town of Český Krumlov, from which there will be 25 km to Rožmberk, keep to road number 160.

By bus

By bus from Prague Na Knizeci station, bus number 133109 goes to Český Krumlov - at 7.00, 11.00, 13.00 and 15.00. Travel time is 2 hours 55 minutes. There you need to change trains to Rožmberk. Bus number 330065 departs at 11.00, 14.30, 16.35 and 19.00. This section of the journey takes only 40 minutes. The price of the trip will be about 8 euros.

By train

The railway station is located 4 km from the town, so getting there by train is not very convenient, but if such a desire arises, trains leave at 7.16, 9.16 and 11.16 from Prague Hlavní Nádraží station.

About the castle

Rosenberg Castle is located near the town of Rožmberk nad Vltavou in Southern Bohemia. Initially, the fortress was the residence of the family of Czech aristocrats - the Rosenbergs. The castle was founded at the beginning of the thirteenth century. The first documentary mention of the castle dates back to 1253. This document is signed "Vok von Rosenberg".

Rosenberg nad Valta is one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. The fortress itself is located on one of the heights of the Sumava Mountains, surrounded on all sides by centuries-old coniferous forests. The forest is surrounded by the mirror waters of the Vltava River.

The Gothic castle fortifications were rebuilt only twice in the entire history of Rosenberg: in the Renaissance and in the 19th century, when the fashion for Tudor architecture reigned. The last owners of Rosenberg were the Bucquois, Czech aristocrats of French origin. They turned the castle into a museum of bohemian history open to the public. The main palace is unique combination several architectural eras at once. It contains amazing beauty a hall, in the Renaissance style, with antique wall decorations and the famous “musical niche”. The palace houses a truly unique collection of Baroque paintings and furniture. The paintings contained in the gallery date back to different centuries, starting with the Renaissance. And in the arsenal you can find armor, weapons and emblems.

History of the castle

Rosenberg Castle was built at the beginning of the 13th century. Its founder was Vok from Prcice, a member of the powerful Vitkovic family. Subsequently, Vok from Prichtse began to call himself Vok from Rosenberg.

Very soon after its founding, the castle was surrounded by powerful fortifications. It immediately became economic and administrative center possessions of the Vitkovic family. Part of these possessions was soon received by the Cistercian monastery in Upper Brod. In 1302, the younger Krymlov branch of the Vitkovich dynasty was interrupted. Their capital, Cesky Krumlov, was inherited by Vok and soon after moved his residence there.

Soon Aldrich II took possession of Rosenberg Castle, but in 1420 he was forced to mortgage the castle to an Austrian family, since Aldrich II urgently needed money to support his army in the war with the Hussites. It is worth noting that it was Aldrich II who was the father of the famous “White Lady”. Soon the castle was bought back, but was immediately mortgaged to the Lobkowitz family again. The second loan was also paid off over time.

In 1600, according to the will of Peter Vok Rosenberg, the castle and surrounding properties were transferred to his nephew, Johan Zrinski. It was Zrinski who rebuilt the castle in the Renaissance style. Johan soon died and the fortress was inherited by the Švamberks, relatives of the Rosenbergs. This happened in 1612. However, they soon lost both the castle and the surrounding possessions. They were confiscated and handed over to the commander of the imperial army, Count Buquois, Charles Bonaventure after the Battle of the White Mountain. Buqua's main residence was in Novi Grad, but he still kept Rosenberg Castle with him. Buquoy owned the fortress until 1945. After the end of the Second World War, during the nationalization of real estate, the castle was confiscated.

The White Lady from Rosenberg Castle

Throughout its history, the castle was surrounded by numerous wars. Many of the owners of Rosenberg became prototypes for Czech national mythological images. One of the most popular such images is the White Lady.

According to history, the owner of Rosenberg Castle had a beautiful daughter named Berchta. By the way, Baron Rosenberg himself took part in various wars of conquest and was, at his core, a scoundrel. The baron was served by a monk who signed papers giving the baron the right to own the lands that he captured. One day, the baron seized the land on which the monk’s relatives lived and he refused to sign the papers, for which he was immediately executed. Before his death, the monk cursed the Rosenberg family, dooming it to extinction in each generation.

Soon the baron gave his daughter, Berchta, in marriage to the respected Count of Liechtenstein. At the same time, he was stingy and did not give his daughter a dowry. The Count was angry at such an insult to him and refused to marry Berchta. She had to return to her parents' house.

Years passed, but nothing changed and the couple did not even think about life together. When, almost dying, the Count came to Brechta with a plea for forgiveness, she refused him. The Count died without receiving forgiveness and cursing Brechta's soul before his death.

According to legend, since then the White Lady, without knowing peace, has been wandering through the castles of the Czech Republic. The same legend tells that the constant attribute of a ghost is white gloves. That's why they call her the White Lady.

In one of the halls of the Rosenberg Palace hangs a portrait of the White Lady. A signature is attached to the painting, according to which anyone who reads what is written in a secret font right there on the painting will receive fabulous wealth. The best cryptographers on the planet are still racking their brains over the mysterious hieroglyphs, but their mystery still remains unsolved.

Bronze elephant

Another tangible cultural icon of Rosenberg Castle is the bronze elephant. Popular belief says that whoever strokes an elephant's trunk will certainly find peace and harmony in the family. The elephant has general popularity and is loved by all visitors to the castle.

Torture Museum

In the courtyard of the castle there is a torture museum. When entering this museum, a person experiences very special feelings. Fans of Quentin Tarantino's work may think that Hostel was filmed here, as many of the torture objects are remarkably similar to the film's sets. Museum visitors do not have to limit themselves to a regular tour. If desired, everyone can “try for themselves” the numerous and extravagant exhibits of the museum.

Tourist information

Rosenberg Castle is open from May to September on all days except Mondays. In April and October, Rosenberg is open only on weekends.

Castles and fortresses of the Czech Republic

Castles of South Bohemia

Gothic medieval castle Rožmberk nad Vltavou

In the very south of the Czech Republic, near the Austrian border, there is one of the most mysterious Czech castles - Rožmberk nad Vltavou. Surrounded by dense forests, this gothic castle fits so organically into the surrounding landscape that it seems to be a natural continuation of the spurs of the Sumava Mountains dominating above it. There are many legends associated with this Gothic Czech castle, the most famous of which I present here. Well, if you want to know the rest and admire the perfect Gothic appearance of Rožmberk Castle - come yourself, you definitely won’t be disappointed!

STORY

The first mention of this Czech castle, which at that time bore the German name Rosenberg ("rose mountain"), dates back to 1250, during the reign of the Czech king Wenceslas I. Apparently, this fortress served to control an important trade route from the Czech Republic to the rich Upper Danube lands Austria. In the future this Czech castle changed its owners several times, in the 16th century the Gothic style of the castle was partially replaced by the Renaissance, until in 1619, during the Thirty Years' War, it was captured by the troops of the Austrian Emperor under the command of General Karl Bunaventure Buca. The general liked Rozmberk Castle so much that he begged it from the emperor as a reward for the successful conduct of hostilities.

This Czech castle remained in the ownership of the Bukoys until nationalization in 1945. The most noticeable mark on the history of the castle was left by Jiri Jan Jindřich Bukoy (1814-1883), a famous collector. Under him, the castle was reconstructed in the neo-Gothic style that we see today. He also collected impressive collections of works of art and turned the Czech castle of Rožmberk into a museum.

LEGENDS AND TRADES

White lady

Perhaps the most famous ghost of Czech castles is the White Lady (or the Lady in White, as she is also called). This ghost lives in the Czech castle of Rožmberk nad Vltavou. Once upon a time, in time immemorial, Baron Rožmberk lived in this Czech castle. He was a cunning and greedy man, who did not shy away from any means in order to replenish his already considerable fortune.

Baron Rožmberk's main assistant was a monk who compiled all the documents for his master and thereby helped him seize more and more lands and valuables. But one day the baron decided to seize another tasty morsel by unjust means - a plot of land. But the monk’s relatives lived on this land, and he refused to draw up documents. For this, Baron Rozmberk executed the monk. Dying, he cursed the baron himself and all his descendants.

And the baron had his only daughter, Perkhta, completely obedient to his will, whom he tried to marry off as profitably as possible. Finally, a suitable party was found in the person of Count Liechtenstein. They played a wedding, the newlyweds went to the groom's palace. But the greedy baron refused to give the promised dowry. Without hesitation, the young husband sent his wife back to her father. And so the unfortunate Perkhta lived her whole life in her father’s castle Rožmberk, cursing her ill-fated fate. And already in old age, many years later, the husband who had rejected her came to her to ask for forgiveness, but Perkhta refused him. And then Count Liechtenstein once again cursed the Rožmberk family.

Apparently, these curses had some power, because Perchta remained to live in this Czech castle, now in the form of the ghost of the White Lady, named after the color of her dress. You can see her quite often. They say that the sleeves of the White Lady's dress have the ability to change color - if the sleeves are white, then the one who saw the ghost will have a wedding. Red sleeves mean there will be a fire, but if they are black, big trouble awaits. There is also a portrait of the White Lady in the Czech castle of Rožmberk nad Vltavou. And on the portrait there is an inscription made using a mysterious font with the comment: “Read what is written here and you will become the owner of fabulous wealth.” Many cryptographers have tried to unravel the mystery of the inscription, but so far to no avail.

Bronze elephant

WHAT TO SEE

After admiring the unforgettable grandeur of the white stone walls of this Czech castle, having a good walk around, don’t forget about the interesting things that are inside. In addition to the White Lady and the bronze elephant, within the walls of the Czech castle of Rozmberk nad Vltavou there are wonderful collections of porcelain, weapons, paintings and other art objects, collected by one of the last owners of the castle, Jiri Jan Jindřich Bukoy, in the 19th century. In the courtyard of the Rožmberk nad Vltavou castle there is a Museum of Torture, one of the most original in the Czech Republic - anyone can try themselves both as an executioner and as a victim.

For ghost hunters and simply lovers of the exotic, there is a very interesting excursion conducted by the Ghost Hunters Club in the Czech Rožmberk Castle. For a symbolic 120 CZK you will be given a real night excursion to the ancestral castle of Perchta. Even if the ghost does not make itself felt, the excursion will not leave you indifferent - it is a whole show, the main participants of which are the guides themselves, dressed in costumes of heroes of popular Czech legends. During a fascinating journey into the past, you can visit Perkhta’s bedroom, explore the castle’s state rooms, basements, torture room and witness heartbreaking family dramas played out by actors. Unfortunately, this excursion is only available in the summer on Saturdays and Sundays and three times a night (excursions start at 21.00, 22.00, 23.00). By the way, in addition to Rozmberk nad Vltavou, the White Lady also appears in Cesky Krumlov, Jindrichov Hradec, Telče and Trebon.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Getting there by car from České Budejovice is easy - just go onto the highway E55(3) in the direction of Plana, Veleshin ( Plana, Velesin), after 37 kilometers turn right onto the road 163 in the direction of Vyssi Brod, after 7 kilometers another right turn is now onto the road 160 . Another 4 kilometers and you are in Rožmberk nad Vltavou. You park in one of the many parking lots and walk 500 meters following the signs to Rožmberk nad Vltavou Castle.

A bus service between České Budejovice and Rožmberk nad Vltavou is organized with a transfer in the city where another famous Czech castle is located - České Krumlov. In case you choose this way to travel, I recommend seeing this Czech castle. Here bus schedule"You have to get off at the stop" Rožmberk nad Vltavou, name"("square") and then follow the signs to the Rožmberk nad Vltavou castle:

Bus	Ceske Budejovice	Arrival	Transfer	Bus	Departure	Rožmberk nad Vltavou
330020 34			Cesky Krumlov	330065 9
320030 17				330002 21
133109 9			Cesky Krumlov	330065 17
330020 40			Cesky Krumlov	330065 25

The ticket price is 64 CZK, just in case here is the schedule in reverse side:

Bus

Rožmberk nad Vltavou

Arrival

Transfer