Smaller, characterful chateaux without the crowds — each with its own story and something for children. Only 10–25 min apart.
Mlázovy (30 min)
A Baroque chateau which celebrated its three hundredth birthday in 2021. The owners are restoring it bit by bit and have made the grounds very welcoming for families — besides the exhibitions there is an English park with a playground, a children's corner and giant wooden chess. The information centre sells snacks.
Mokrosuky (35 min)
Quite unlike the others, and that is its charm. The owner, Jan Jelínek, is a former fencer, a master blacksmith and swordsmith, and you can feel it — nothing dressed up, everything honest and raw. In the museum of historical fencing, with its hands-on armoury, you can feel the weight of a sword or a flail and try on a piece of armour. In summer there are children's days, night tours and bread baking in the old smoke kitchen.
Nemilkov (25 min)
A Renaissance and Baroque seat built on the remains of a Gothic fort. Each wing comes from a different period, so a guided tour takes you through the centuries from Gothic to Classicism — and gives you a look behind the scenes of the restoration under way. The former brewery holds a freely accessible display on farming.
Obytce (30 min)
A small village 6 km from Klatovy with a sensitively restored chateau. The estate includes a farmyard, a replanted chateau park, two pavilions, a pond and a small lake. Concerts, exhibitions and seasonal festivities are held here through the year.
- What sets them apart
- They are run by the owners and their families. Where the big Šumava castles fill up in season, here it is quiet and personal.
- How many you can fit in
- One, two, or all four — it is 10 to 25 minutes between them.
- Best for children
- Mlázovy: an English park, a playground with a sandpit, a corner with a slide, and giant outdoor wooden chess.
- Check first
- Opening hours and what is on. They hold themed events, and Obytce is only open to the public occasionally.