Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague)

Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague) at a Glance#

Address: Hradčanské nám. 150/1, 118 00 Praha 1‑Hradčany, Czech Republic

About Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague)#

Schwarzenberg Palace is a historic Baroque palace located in Prague’s Hradčany district, close to Prague Castle. The palace is notable for its ornate architecture and historic urban setting.

Ornate exterior facades with sculpted decorative elements and interior gallery spaces that host exhibitions and elements of the national art collections. The palace provides formal halls and rooms typical of Baroque aristocratic residences.

Originally owned by the noble Schwarzenberg family, the palace underwent Baroque remodelling and later entered public use as part of Prague’s museum and gallery system. Its ownership and function shifted from private aristocratic residence to cultural institution.

Positioned on the slopes below Prague Castle in the Hradčany quarter, the palace sits within Prague’s historic upper-town area and is accessible from the main castle precinct.

Baroque palace in Hradčany: A Baroque palace in Prague’s Hradčany district that forms part of Prague’s national gallery and museum network.

What to See#

Gallery and exhibition spaces: Grand ceremonial halls and gallery spaces used for rotating exhibitions and parts of the National Gallery’s historic collections.

How to Get to Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague)#

Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) is in Prague’s castle/Hradčany area and is best reached from central Prague. Take Metro A to Malostranská and walk (around 10-15 minutes) up into the Hradčany area, or take tram 22 to the Pražský hrad/Petřín stops and walk a short distance to the palace.

Tips for Visiting Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague)#

Go in mid-afternoon when the Schwarzenberg Palace (Schwarzenberský palác) is less crowded than nearby Prague Castle but still open for the National Gallery displays it houses.
Enter from the Hradčany/Loretánské náměstí side and then pass through the palace courtyards-many visitors rush the façade and miss the interior baroque rooms and gallery displays.
Combine this stop with a walk through the surrounding Hradčany neighborhood (rather than only Prague Castle) to see quieter streets, smaller palaces and viewpoints that most tourists skip.

Best Time to Visit Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague)#

Best visited in late spring or early autumn for comfortable weather and smaller crowds; summer is warm but busiest in Prague.

Spring

Mar-May · 6-16°C

Mild weather and fewer tourists than summer make spring a good time to visit the palace complex and nearby Prague sights.

Summer

Jun-Aug · 15-25°C

Warm, often busy months - good for sightseeing but expect larger crowds in central Prague.

Autumn

Sep-Nov · 5-15°C

Crisp, cooler days and thinner crowds offer pleasant conditions for touring the palace and the city.

Weather & Climate near Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague)#

Climate

Schwarzenberg Palace (Prague)'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 -3°C to 24°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustSeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

-26°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Poor	-3° - 2°	-4°	22 mm	overcast	93%	3.3 m/s	0.1 low	8.4h
February	Poor	-2° - 4°	-3°	20 mm	overcast	89%	3.3 m/s	0.2 low	9.9h
March	Acceptable	1° - 9°	2°	30 mm	overcast	83%	3.5 m/s	0.4 low	11.7h
April	Good	4° - 14°	7°	29 mm	partly cloudy	76%	3.2 m/s	0.7 moderate	13.6h
May	Good	9° - 20°	14°	68 mm	overcast	73%	2.9 m/s	1.1 high	15.3h
June	Good	12° - 22°	17°	69 mm	overcast	68%	2.7 m/s	1.3 high	16.2h
July	Very Good	14° - 24°	19°	72 mm	partly cloudy	64%	2.6 m/s	1.3 high	15.7h
August	Very Good	14° - 24°	19°	64 mm	partly cloudy	65%	2.4 m/s	1.1 high	14.3h
September	Very Good	10° - 19°	15°	39 mm	partly cloudy	72%	2.6 m/s	0.7 moderate	12.5h
October	Acceptable	6° - 13°	8°	29 mm	overcast	82%	2.7 m/s	0.3 low	10.6h
November	Poor	2° - 7°	1°	30 mm	overcast	90%	3.0 m/s	0.1 low	8.8h
December	Poor	-1° - 4°	-2°	25 mm	overcast	93%	3.3 m/s	0.0 low	7.9h