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A train crosses the Berounka on the Roztoky u Křivoklátu bridgeŠJů · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Křivoklát

The Berounka valley train, from Beroun to Křivoklát

Train · about 40 min · the stretch beside the river through the forests · standard PID ticket

Information
Duration
40 min
Season
All year; steam trains on some holiday dates
Who it's for
Everyone; also with a pushchair

The regional line from Beroun to Rakovník follows the Berounka along the valley floor, between forests, crags and iron bridges, and stops at Roztoky and Křivoklát. It is the prettiest way to reach the castle without a car: sit on the left in the direction of travel from Beroun to see the river. On some holiday days special steam trains run from Prague to Křivoklát; the dates are announced on the castle website and on the Czech Railways site.

With young childrenAs a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The terrace of the U Jelena restaurant at dusk© Resort U JelenaHome-style Czech cooking with a terrace facing the castle

Restaurace U Jelena

Restaurant · Křivoklát · €€€€

What to order: whatever game is in season or the Czech dishes of the day, and wine from its small cellar.

Wednesday to Sunday · Sunday until 20:00
Czech cooking, pizza and burgers, with a children's menu

Hotel Sýkora restaurant

Restaurant · Křivoklát · €€€€

What to order: the menu of the day if you go at midday, or pizza if you are with children.

Lunch and dinner · takeaway orders until 21:30

To stay nearby

The guesthouse terrace with the small pool© Penzion v BudechSmall hotel

Penzion v Budech

Eleven places · Terrace with a small pool · Pets welcome

Dogs welcome

Why we like it: A family guesthouse for eleven in Budy, the district below the castle, with a terrace with a view, a small pool in summer, breakfast and free parking.

From Kč1890 / night View details
The Resort U Jelena house with Křivoklát Castle above© Resort U JelenaSmall hotel

Resort U Jelena

Right below the castle · Houses for 6 and 12 · Private sauna

Why we like it: A guesthouse with a restaurant right below Křivoklát Castle: rooms of two to four beds, a house for twelve, breakfast or half board and a private sauna.

Hotel

Hotel Sýkora

On Křivoklát square · Renovated rooms · Breakfast included

Why we like it: A family hotel on Křivoklát square, beneath the castle, with renovated rooms of two to four beds, breakfast included, a restaurant and a terrace with a view.

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