Karlstejn Castle... a must-visit charm in the Czech Republic

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - Karlstejn Castle is a 45-minute train ride from Prague and is one of the most popular escapes for tourists from the Czech capital.

The construction of the castle dates back to the fourteenth century by Charles IV, and like most castles, Karlstein has undergone many changes and additions, as well as renewal over the centuries, and while access to many rooms is prohibited for visitors, access has been granted to The outer building of the castle and a number of inner halls.

The charm of Karlstejn Castle is its high position in the middle of woodland, and walking up to the castle is a fun way to take in the scenery, so be sure to enjoy your time and stop for photos.

If you don't rent a car during your trip, the train is the only way to get to the castle, because there is no bus service, despite the high number of visitors to Karlstein.

And while it may be tempting to snooze inside the train for the duration of the 45-minute journey, you'd be better off staying awake for the last part of the journey, because you'll get your first glimpse of the majestic hilltop castle.

Be prepared to walk from the train station for about half an hour to reach the castle entrance, where you can purchase tour tickets for an inside view of the building.

There are two tours provided by the staff at Karlstein Castle, which are completely different. The first tour lasts 50 minutes and takes visitors to the Imperial Palace, the Knights Hall, St. Nicholas Church, the royal bedroom and the audience hall. The second tour lasts about 70 minutes and is added to the possibility of seeing the Holy Rood Church and its jeweled walls.

And if you need to stop along the way for snacks or drinks, there are adequate street-side seating structures, with small shops selling Czech food, Trdelnik sweets and bottled water.