Litomyšl Castle

Castle Renaissance chateau with ornate sgraffito facades, UNESCO site

Litomyšl Castle offers a Renaissance château with ornate sgraffito façades and an inner courtyard; it is a UNESCO World Heritage site visited for its architecture and seasonal cultural events.

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Litomyšl Castle is a late-Renaissance château in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is notable for its extensive sgraffito-decorated facades and its large arcaded courtyard.

Constructed in the late 16th century during the Renaissance period, the castle was built as a princely residence and has retained much of its original design and decorative scheme. It has been restored and adapted for public access and cultural use over the 19th and 20th centuries.

The castle is located in the town of Litomyšl in eastern Bohemia, set within the built fabric of the town rather than an isolated rural hilltop. The surrounding landscape is lowland Czech countryside with road links to regional centers.

  • UNESCO status: Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its well-preserved late-Renaissance architecture and distinctive sgraffito facade decoration.
Litomyšl Castle
Litomyšl Castle (Zámek Litomyšl), Litomyšl, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic
49.8734, 16.3126
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https://www.zamek-litomysl.cz

How to Get to Litomyšl Castle #

Litomyšl Castle is in the historic centre of Litomyšl. The town is served by regional Czech Railways (ČD); take a regional train to Litomyšl station and it is a short walk (about 10-15 minutes) into the town centre to the castle.

By car follow local roads into Litomyšl; there is roadside parking near the centre and short walks from public parking to the castle grounds.

Tips for Visiting Litomyšl Castle #

  • Visit early in the morning when guided tours start to avoid midday coach groups and get clearer light on the castle's famous sgraffito façades.
  • Buy tickets at the castle's main courtyard ticket office and join a timed guided tour if you want interior rooms; many parts of the palace are only accessible with a guide.
  • Don't rush past the exterior decorations and arcade walkways-spend time inspecting the Renaissance sgraffito and the adjacent garden areas, which many visitors only glimpse from the road.

Best Time to Visit Litomyšl Castle #

Best visited late spring through early autumn for pleasant weather, open grounds, and the liveliest events.

Spring
Mar-May · 5-18°C
Mild weather, gardens and castle grounds come alive-pleasant for walking the exterior and fewer peak-season crowds than summer.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 18-25°C
Warm and generally comfortable for touring both interiors and grounds; busiest time for visitors and local events.
Winter/Shoulder
Nov-Feb · -5-5°C
Cold and quieter; some outdoor areas are less comfortable, but indoor rooms are peaceful with far fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Litomyšl Castle #

Climate

Litomyšl Castle's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (524 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5° – 1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4° – 3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
-1° – 7°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
2° – 13°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
7° – 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 82 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 23°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
15.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° – 24°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 19°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 13°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°
Feels Like Cold
3°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-3° – 2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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