Kunštát Castle is one of the oldest aristocratic castles in Moravia; the complex is surrounded by a park. For a stay, the town combines this distinctive architectural history with churches, literary and pottery themes, and trails through a varied landscape. You can plan your visit to Kunštát around different interests: focusing on the castle and its historical tours, cultural exhibitions, or hiking and cycling routes.

Kunštát Castle and its history

The castle tours focus on different themes. “Reprezentační prostory jižního křídla” (Reception Rooms of the South Wing) presents the domestic culture of the last aristocratic owners. The “Hrad” (Castle) tour covers the earliest stages of the castle’s development and its ownership history. Its stops take you through the castle courtyard, to the gate tower, into the castle palace and the Knights’ Hall. This lets you explore the castle’s history through both domestic culture and architectural development and ownership.

The castle’s “V erbu tří pruhů” (In the Coat of Arms of Three Stripes) exhibition offers another historical perspective. It traces four centuries of family history against the backdrop of Moravian history. Castle tour opening hours may vary seasonally; check the latest visitor information before your trip.

Churches, literature and pottery

The churches also tell the story of different architectural periods. St. Stanislav Church was originally Gothic and was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1687. The Church of the Holy Spirit in the cemetery was rebuilt in 1738 and contains a family crypt belonging to the owners of the Kunštát estate. Kunštát also has a dog cemetery, considered a rare European feature.

Literature enthusiasts can visit the Pamětní síň Františka Halase a Klementa Bochořáka (František Halas and Klement Bochořák Memorial Hall), which has a permanent exhibition about František Halas and Klement Bochořák. František Halas is also commemorated by the Halasův Kunštát poetry evenings, held every October in his honour. If you plan to travel specifically for the poetry evenings, check the dates for the October in question. It is also advisable to check the latest visitor information for the permanent exhibitions.

The Kunštát Municipal Information Centre houses a permanent exhibition on the history and present-day practice of pottery in the Kunštát region. In Kunštát, literary themes sit alongside local pottery; each exhibition focuses on its own people and stories.

Landscape and trails

Hiking and cycling routes cross Kunštát’s varied landscape. The “Zámecká zastavení” (Castle Stops) route is a walk through Panská zahrada, the castle game park and Habrůvka Castle Park. A clear system of information boards runs along the route. As signage may change over time, it is worth checking the directions on site before setting out.

For cycling, the route through Halasovo Kunštátsko Nature Park offers a range of options, directions and distances, and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. The Halasovo Kunštátsko cycling network also has rest areas and information boards. Individual facilities may change. The hiking route and cycling tour offer different ways to explore the landscape: one centres on a walk through named areas, while the other lets you choose between different tour options.

For planning, it helps to decide on your main focus first: castle tours and architectural history, literature and pottery, or outdoor activities on hiking and cycling routes. Kunštát offers different points of interest for each, so you do not need to fit every theme into a single visit.

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For the broader travel overview: Blansko District.