In Benešov nad Ploučnicí (Bensen), an art-historically significant complex of unadulterated Renaissance architecture has been preserved in the form of the upper and lower castles and the neighboring parish church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. The buildings are linked to the Meissen noble family of von Salhausen, who came to Bohemia at the beginning of the 16th century and had representative buildings in the Saxon Renaissance style erected here. After the failed Estates Uprising of 1621, the von Salhausen family was also forced to leave the country. The castles changed hands. However, as Benešov nad Ploučnicí never regained the status of a manor house, none of the usual “modernizations” were carried out on the castles. Today, this unique Renaissance ensemble is an attraction - and not just for architecture enthusiasts. An exhibition of furniture, porcelain, weapons, paintings, graphics and arts and crafts illustrates the life of the nobility in the 16th and 17th centuries. A copy of the Triton sculpture by Dutch master Adrian de Vries can be admired in the castle courtyard.
Opening times
1. Upper Castle
May/June: Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
July/August: Tuesday to Sunday and on July 6: 9:30 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
September: Tuesday to Sunday and on September 28: 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
October: Saturday to Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
November/December: Closed
2. Lower Castle (Basic Tour)
May/June: Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
July/August: Tuesday to Sunday and July 6: 10:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
September: Tuesday to Sunday and September 28: 11 a.m.–3:15 p.m.
October: Saturday/Sunday: 12–2:15 p.m.
November/December: Closed
3. Wolf Palace
January to June: Closed
July/August: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:15 a.m.–3 p.m.
September to December: Closed
Admission fees
Upper Castle: Adults aged 25–64: 120 CZK, Seniors 65+: 100 CZK, Young adults aged 18–24: 100 CZK, ZTP and ZTP/P cardholders: 100 CZK, Children aged 6–17: 40 CZK
Upper Castle: Adults aged 25–64: 180 CZK, Seniors 65+: 140 CZK, Young adults aged 18–24: 140 CZK, ZTP, ZTP/P cardholders: 140 CZK, Children aged 6–17: 50 CZK
The Wolf Palace: Adults aged 25–64: 100 CZK, Seniors 65+: 80 CZK, Young adults aged 18–24: 80 CZK, ZTP, ZTP/P cardholders: 80 CZK, Children aged 6–17: 30 CZK
Transport connection
train – Benešov nad Ploučnicí station (Děčín–Rumburk/Česká Lípa line) bus from Děčín
Extras/offers
guided toursshopspecial exhibitions
Foreign language offers
Guided tours in English and German Exhibition texts in German
Contact
Benešov nad Ploučnicí Castle
Zámecká 51
40722 Benešov nad Ploučnicí
Tel: +420 412 586 795
