Guided tours of the Château
Every first weekend of the month from May through September, we offer guided tours of the château in Vítkovice. You can find the booking link here. We ask visitors to arrive at least 10 minutes before the beginning at the meeting point in front of the gatehouse on Výstavní Street—the location is 150 meters north of the intersection of Ruská Street and Výstavní Street.
If you arrive by car, you can park in the parking lot in the Dolní Vítkovice area. Parking near the château is not available! The tour route is wheelchair accessible. The château has a cloakroom and restrooms.
English-language tours are available for groups of 10 or more visitors by prior arrangement at jan.gromnica@vitkovice.cz
Themed tours:
Château of Vítkovice – The Transformation
Duration: approximately 45 minutes.
Step into the story of our château and discover its fascinating journey from the mid-19th century to the present day. Find out why it was built, how its role has changed over time, and how it was carefully restored. The tour also reveals the transformation of the château gardens and the surrounding landscape, offering a unique glimpse into the past and present of this remarkable place.
The Château and Its Residents
Duration: approximately 45 minutes
Discover the lives and stories of the remarkable people connected to the history of the Vítkovice Ironworks. This tour highlights key figures of the Industrial Revolution, with a special focus on the general directors who both lived and worked at the château until 1939. Through their stories, you will gain a deeper insight into the people who shaped not only the château, but the wider industrial heritage of the region.