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A locomotive on the turntable of the Lužná u Rakovníka museumDaniel Juřena · CC BY-SA 2.0

What to do · Křivoklát

Czech Railways Museum at Lužná u Rakovníka

Museum · 2 h · 200 CZK · the largest collection of steam locomotives in the country

InformationFrom Kč200 adult
From
Kč200 adult
Duration
2 h
Season
April – October; weekends in April, May, September and October; Tuesday to Sunday in June, July and August
Who it's for
Families with children and train enthusiasts

The largest railway museum in Czechia occupies the old Lužná locomotive depot, from 1871, with its roundhouse, turntable and workshops. It holds the country's largest collection of steam locomotives, as well as railcars, diesel and electric locomotives and period carriages. Children can change a signal, lower a barrier or give a train the right of way. It is next to Lužná u Rakovníka station, about 25 km from Křivoklát. From November to March it is closed.

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

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
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

To stay nearby

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.

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.

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.

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