Kolštejn Castle
Hrad a zámek Kolštejn · Hotel Chateau Goldenstein (Branná)
Czech republic · Olomouc Region — Branná, Šumperk District, Jeseníky · Near Jeseník
Gothic castle first mentioned 1325; Renaissance château 16th century; restored, hotel from 2016 · A Gothic castle on a rocky cliff above the Branná river, first mentioned in 1325, turned into a fortress in the 15th century and rebuilt as a Renaissance château in the 16th century
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Hotel Chateau Goldenstein – Zámek Kolštejn
Rooms are in the château; ask the hotel which floor or wing your room is in
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Guided tours of the castle run at set times in the main season and by arrangement the rest of the year; opening times change, so check the castle website before you go.
Highlights
- ✦Kolštejn (also called Goldenstein or Branná) stands on a rocky cliff above the Branná river, where the castle guarded the trade route from Silesia to Olomouc, according to the Route of Castles and Palaces
- ✦The Gothic castle of Goldek is first mentioned in 1325, and in the 15th century it was turned into a strong fortress, of which the enclosing wall, part of the west palace and the large defence tower survive
- ✦The present Renaissance château dates from the 16th century, when the Gothic castle was rebuilt
- ✦Over more than 700 years the castle had 11 noble owners, including John of Luxembourg, the Žerotín family and the Liechtensteins
- ✦In the 17th century it played a role in the Thirty Years' War, when the imperial army fought back the Swedes
- ✦A full reconstruction turned it into Hotel Chateau Goldenstein, which Czech travel listings date to 2016
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Kolštejn, also known as Goldenstein, is a Gothic castle first mentioned in 1325 that guarded the trade route from Silesia to Olomouc. In the 15th century it became a fortress, and in the 16th century it was rebuilt as a Renaissance château.
Over more than 700 years it belonged to 11 noble families, among them John of Luxembourg, the Žerotín family and the Liechtensteins. In the Thirty Years' War the imperial army used it against the Swedes; afterwards its importance declined and the buildings served as a brewery and a school.
Passed to the municipality and later to the state, it was nearly demolished by the end of the 20th century before a full reconstruction turned it into a hotel, dated to 2016 by Czech travel listings. Today the complex also has a guided tour, a café and a gallery in the Jeseníky foothills.
History
Kolštejn, also known as Goldenstein, is a Gothic castle first mentioned in 1325 that guarded the trade route from Silesia to Olomouc. In the 15th century it became a fortress, and in the 16th century it was rebuilt as a Renaissance château. Over more than 700 years it belonged to 11 noble families, among them John of Luxembourg, the Žerotín family and the Liechtensteins. In the Thirty Years' War the imperial army used it against the Swedes; afterwards its importance declined and the buildings served as a brewery and a school. Passed to the municipality and later to the state, it was nearly demolished by the end of the 20th century before a full reconstruction turned it into a hotel.
How to Stay
Getting there: The château stands on a rocky cliff above the Branná river in the village of Branná, in the Jeseníky foothills of the Olomouc Region. Booking lists free on-site parking.
Rooms & rates: From approx. €94/night for a 28 m² Double or Twin Room with a queen bed, a view of the castle grounds, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi, with a parking spot and free cancellation until about two weeks before the stay seen; breakfast was optional at around €8. Larger Double Rooms of about 30 m² were around €99 to €103. Booking showed the price with taxes and fees included, plus a possible member discount that is not included here.
On-site: A café, a gallery, a souvenir shop and guided tours of the castle, plus free Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Good to know: Rates were seen for one January 2027 stay (one night), a low-season date, so check your own dates on Booking. Guided tours run at set times in the main season and by arrangement the rest of the year, so check the castle website before you go. Sources differ on the date of the original Gothic castle.
Combine with: More castle hotels in Czech Republic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The castle offers guided tours that show the architectural changes across the centuries; tours run at set times in the main season and by arrangement otherwise, so check the castle website before you go.
Location
Branná 1, 788 25 Branná, Czech Republic
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Rooms from
€94/ night