Those wishing to combine cultural history and wedding tradition in Černá Hora can explore the castle, parish church and chapel as distinct themes. The building phases, the Stations of the Cross leading to the Chapel of St. Family and the historic connection with beer each add their own chronological and thematic emphasis. A brewery tour also needs to be planned well in advance.
Castle History and Building Phases
The Černohorský zámek was first documented as a castle in 1279. On 13 July 1866, important negotiations on the terms of a ceasefire between Austrian representatives and the Prussian side took place there. Those involved included King Wilhelm I, General Moltke and Chancellor Bismarck. The two dates span a long period: from the castle’s first documented mention to a political event of the 19th century.
Another chapter in the building’s history concerns the New Castle: Hansen remodeled it in the Pseudorenaissance style. This remodeling was completed by 1862, except for the tower. As part of the remodeling of the Černohorský zámek, Paseka Hill and the area around Oborský rybník were also extensively landscaped as a park. This included new paths and trails, rows of trees and terraces around the castle.
Church, Chapel and Stations of the Cross
The parish church “Kostel farní sv. Vavřince” was built between 1707 and 1710 on the site of a Gothic chapel. Its tower was not added until 1840–1842. The church and tower therefore belong to two clearly separate building phases.
The Chapel of St. Family was built in 1726 at the expense of Augustin Kavánek, a clergyman from Černá Hora, and restored as a castle chapel in 1837. Its location and design make it a distinct architectural feature: the chapel stands at the summit of Paseka Hill. Its central-plan structure has an octagonal exterior enclosing an oval interior space vaulted by a dome.
Built in 1864, the Stations of the Cross run along the northeastern slope of Paseka and lead uphill, via 14 stations, to the chapel at the summit. This clearly identifies the route and its destination without implying a walking time or level of difficulty.
Beer Tradition and Visit Planning
Beer from Černá Hora was drunk at a Templar ceremony documented on 16 July 1298. This is distinct from the brewing tradition at Pivovar Černá Hora, where traditional brewing methods are used. Brewery tours can be booked at least one week in advance. Confirm the date before your trip.
The Muzeum pivovarnictví is located in the cellar of Hotel Sladovna. Before visiting, check whether public access is currently possible. A 2025 edition of a hiking guide lists bus connections from Černá Hora to Královo Pole, Lomnice, Boskovice, Kunštát, Blansko and Moravská Třebová. Check the timetables before travelling.
Plan Your Accommodation and Stay
When looking for accommodation, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on: building and religious history, or whether you also want to include the brewing tradition. If you are planning a brewery tour, confirm the date with sufficient advance notice. You can then arrange your other plans according to your interests rather than assuming there is one standard sightseeing itinerary.
Discover more destinations: Benešov U Boskovic, Němčice, Holštejn, Deštná, Roubanina, Vavřinec, Blansko-Oburka, Rozseč Nad Kunštátem
For the overview of the wider region: Okres Blansko.
