Tolštejn Castle

The Tolštejn Castle (now reduced to ruins) is located in the microregion of Tolštejn, approximately 4 km south of Varnsdorf.

History

The castle was built in 1278 as part of the Zittau region's defense structure. George of Poděbrady ordered the castle to be seized shortly after the Hussite Wars and after many conflicts, the Tolštejn dominion was taken by 1471 by two Saxon princes, Ernest and Albrecht. Druing the Thirty Years War, the army of the Austrian Emperor occupied the castle. In 1607, the Swedish General Wrangel laid siege and burned down the castle.

Today the ruins of the castle are one of the most visited places in the Czech Republic.[] The creation of the microregion of Tolštejn was designed to help tourism in the area.

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Zuzana
10 August 2016
Easily accessible castle ruins view beautiful views around this stunning country.
Michal Vrba
17 September 2018
Enjoy our view ????
Robert Krejci
29 December 2018
Great beer, service could be better.
Igor Lazarev
6 January 2016
Очень аутентичные развалины! Все как я люблю!
Lenka Shevchikova
7 October 2023
It’s a wonderful place with breathtaking view on Lužice mountains. Get tickets in the restaurant.
Filip Ambrož
3 April 2012
Do zříceniny vestavěná hospoda a ubytování. Dejte si palačinku nebo Kocoura.
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