Hukvaldy castle

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Castle Hukvaldy is one of the largest castle ruins in the Czech Republic, and since the 19th century instead of frequent tourist trips. The name of the Hukvaldy Castle is derived from the name of the Rhine Count Hückeswagen, whose member Arnold sometimes received between 1228 and 1235 the castle Jičín / today's Starý Jičín / with extensive territory. But the founder of Hukvaldy Castle was probably Arnold's grandson Henry. Soon after its establishment, Hukvaldy became part of the property of the Bishops of Olomouc. In addition to the fortress character, the castle was also important as the administrative seat of a large estate. When the rooms and offices were transferred from the castle to the relocated in 1760, Hukvaldy's castle began to change in ruins, which were mainly used as a cheap source of building stone. The new use of the castle began in the 19th century with the development of "tourism". The great interest of the people in the castle has led to efforts to preserve this memorial for the next generation and to use it as a center of cultural life, which has also been achieved. The most known personality associated with the Hukvaldy Castle was the composer Leoš Janáček.

History of Hukvaldy castle.
 

Admission to Hukvaldy Castle

The admission during usual opening hours is following unless otherwise provided.

Categories Prices (CZK)

Full
Adults at the age 15 – 64	CZK 120
Discount
Youths aged 4 – 14, Students (ISIC to 26 years) Disability Card holders (ZTP Card, ZTP/P Card) - adults (15 - 64)	CZK 75
Senior past 65 years  (on the basis of ID)	CZK 75
Family admission (2 adults + 2 children at the age of 4 – 14 + 1 dog)	CZK 315
Family admission (2 adults + 3 children at the age of 4 – 14 + 1 dog)	CZK 350
˝Beskids Card˝ Holders past 15 age	CZK 95 (from tuesday to friday)
˝Beskids Card˝ Holders at the age of 4 – 14	CZK 50 (from tuesday to friday)
"Senior pass" Holders past 65 years	CZK 114 (from tuesday to friday)
"Senior pass" Holders up to 65 years	CZK 71 (from tuesday to friday)
"Family pass" Holders (2 adults + 2 children at the age of 4 – 14 + 1 dog)	CZK 300 (from tuesday to friday)
"Family pass" Holders (2 adults + 3 children at the age of 4 – 14 + 1 dog)	CZK 330 (from tuesday to friday)
Dogs (only on a leash	CZK 10
Admission to cultural and social events
The admission is determined individually to every occasion
Special categories
Wedding photographs	CZK 500/hour
Special workshop (4 - 14 years) - on order	CZK 100
Special workshop (up to 15 years) - on order	CZK 150

 

In case of doubts, if the person is under the age of 15, the height of the person is decisive, i. e. the height up to 150 cm according to the measuring instrument at the ticket office or according to his or her ID card. The person up to the height of 150 cm is regarded as the person under the age of 15.

 

Free Admission:

• Children under the age of 4

• 2 teachers accompanying a school group (1 group = max. 30 pupils) during school year (i.e. 1st September – 30th June)
• ICOM and AMG ČR Card holders
• Seniorgymnázium and Seniorklub of Beskids Museum Frýdek-Místek Card holders – during regular opening hours from Tuesday to Friday
• ICOMOS Card holders – during regular opening hours from Tuesday to Friday
• Zväz múzeí na Slovensku (Union of Museums in Slovakia) Card holders – during regular opening hours from Tuesday to Friday
• Moravian-Silesian Region Staff holders – during regular opening hours from Tuesday to Friday

Free admission does not apply for cultural and social events with individual regime, not mentioned above. There is a special regime given to each event specifically. Free admission does not apply also for the events held in the area of the castle when the Beskids Museum is only a co-host and also for the cultural events when the castle premises are rent or lent.
The samples of the cards are to be found at the Hukvaldy Castle ticket office. There is a possibility to make a reduction claim only to one admission. It is not possible to count up these reductions.

The admission during regular opening hours is all-day and is paid in advance.
The admission is set by the price list for each year, issued by the Beskids Museum Frýdek-Místek, state-funded institution. It is possible to look at the price list at the ticket office.
After buying the ticket, the visitor is obliged to respect the operating and visiting rules and regulations and the custodian service employees’ instructions.
The visitor will receive a ticket upon payment of the admission (the leader of a group will receive a group ticket).
It is not possible to return the bought tickets.
The visitor will receive a ticket upon payment. He or she has to retain the ticket for the duration of the tour and present that ticket to upon request again.
Disability Card holders (ZTP Card, ZTP/P Card) are allowed to come by own car directly to the castle every Wednesday, by prior arrangement (at least two working days before) on the phone number +420 558 699 323.
 

 

Rules and Regulations – Hukvaldy Castle

Article I.
Opening hours at Hukvaldy Castle

Season Opening hours Notes
 

April	9:00 – 16:00	open daily except for Monday
Newly! May	9:00 – 17:00	open daily except for Monday
June – August	9:00 – 18:00	open daily except for Monday
September	9:00 – 17:00	open daily except for Monday
October	9:00 – 16:00	open daily except for Monday
November –March	closed	open only on the days announced on the webpages www.hradhukvaldy.eu, www.muzeumbeskyd.com

Hukvaldy Castle is opened in the summer tourist season (April – October) also on Mondays unless there is a bank holiday on that day.
 

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Article II.
Hours of Operation

The area of Hukvaldy Castle is open to the public from 9 a.m.
Guided tours are provided for the group of the minimum of five visitors (maximum of forty people) from 10 a.m., always every whole hour (except 12:00, not accompanied at this time). The last guided tour is possible an hour before closing time. Visitors can visit Hukvaldy Castle area alone, without any guides. The last entrance into the castle is possible a half hour before closing time.

Order of guided tours
Guided tours within the group admission can be booked. The only condition is the binding order of the guided tour in advance, at least three working days. The reservation is expired if the booked group does not report at least 15 minutes before the booked time of the guided tour at the ticket office of the area.
The time reservation is possible to be ensured on the phone number of the ticket office: +420 558 699 323 or on the email pokladna.hukvaldy@hradhukvaldy.eu.
Information about opening hours, cultural and social events and the like are provided on the phone number +420 558 699 323.
 

 

Article III.
Cost of Admission

The admission during regular opening hours is valid all day and is paid in advance.
The admission is set by the price list for each year, issued by the Beskids Museum Frýdek-Místek, state-funded institution. It is possible to look at the price list at the ticket office.
After buying the ticket, the visitor is obliged to respect the rules and regulations and the custodian service employees’ instructions.
Disability Card holders (ZTP Card, ZTP/P Card) are allowed to come by own car directly to the castle every Wednesday, by prior arrangement (at least two working days before) on the phone number +420 558 699 323.
The visitor will receive the ticket upon payment of the admission (the leader of a group will receive a group ticket).
It is not possible to return the bought tickets.
The visitors have to retain the ticket for the duration of the tour and present that ticket to upon request again.
 

 

Article IV.
PROTECTION OF CULTURAL MONUMENTS AND SECURITY OF THE COLLECTIONS

• Visitors are obliged to follow the instructions of employees of the custodian service. For not following the instructions or orders given in the interest of the safety of visitors, the protected buildings and collections, the visitor will be escorted out of the building without a refund of the price of his or her admission and his or her duty is to leave the area immediately. Apart from the fact, visitor incurs the risk of sanctions according to generally legal binding regulations. It is not recommended to remain in open space in the case of storm or strong wind. Nevertheless, it is necessary to take cover.

The basic medical material is located in the medical kit at the ticket office.
 

• The persons well-foundedly suspected of drunkenness or drug consumption are strictly forbidden to enter the area.
• The visitors are not allowed to enter the interiors with prams or baby buggies, large luggage, bags, open umbrellas and animals.It is forbidden visitors to enter the interiors in terrible dirty, insufficient or unsuitable clothes.
• If the loss or damage of cultural-historical objects is realised during the tour, all visitors who are in the area of the cultural monument at that time are obliged to go through all safety measures (or also body search done by a policeman of the Police of the CR).
• It is forbidden visitors to destroy or threaten the building, its collections and all other state or private property anyhow in the whole area of Hukvaldy Castle.
• It is forbidden using any aerial vehicles (UAV drones and suchlike) without the previous letter of approval of Beskids Museum Frýdek-Místek which is valid in the whole area of Hukvaldy Castle and in the 150 m distance from the building.
• A dispensation is granted for scientific, documentary, promotional and other reasons on the basis of the letter of approval of Beskids Museum Frýdek-Místek, state-funded institution, Hluboká 66, 738 01 Frýdek-Místek.

The following is mainly forbidden:

• Leaning out of the holes of the castle, leaning over banisters, walls, lifting up the children onto the walls and on the edges of the holes, entering the galleries and walls around the castle and other forbidden places.
• Touching the walls and exhibited objects, writing, drawing or engraving something on the walls or damaging outside or inside walls of the sight in any other way.
• Leaving the tour direction and moving away from the guide and guided group during the guide commentary.
• Making such a noise (talking, music, disallowed singing, using mobile phones. sound equipment with amplifiers and players, loud talking, or similar activity) and disturbing the tour guide commentary or making it unpleasant for the people on the tour. After breaking this rule, the visitor can be banished from the tour without a refund of the price of his or her admission.
• Smoking in the historical monument or using open flame, light or wiring in the whole area of the historical monument without the permission of the custodian service.
• Eating and drinking inside the buildings and in the roofed space of the castle (the interior of the chapel, lapidaries, outlook bastions at the entrance and the interior of the castle palace).
• Throwing litter (anything) away beside litter bins, throwing anything into the water well, picking flowers and fruits, breaking off branches of trees and bushes, walking on grass or leaving demarcated paths, frightening wild animals and birds, camping in the area of the castle, sticking up the posters or disturbing silence and order.
• Driving vehicles, riding through on bicycles, scooters or roller-skates without permission of the custodian service (except for wheelchairs, prams and baby buggies) and parking motor vehicles out of marked parking spaces.
• Allowing dogs and other animals to run free off their leads in the area and entering the buildings with them.
• Entering the historical monuments with bicycles; the bicycles can be placed only on the designated places for them.
• Being drunken during the visit of the castle
• Free movement without the supervision of legal representative or other person of full legal age.
• The custodian service is not liable for any loss of the objects left in the area of the castle (bicycles, prams and baby buggies, hand luggage, cameras, clothing and other valuables).

For not following these rules, regulations and instructions, the visitor can be escorted out of the building or the area of the historical monument without a refund of the price of his or her admission!

The visitor is liable for all damages and not following the rules, regulations and instructions to the custodian service.

The visitors shall be very careful while walking in the area of the castle because of the rough terrain, it means mainly the movement on all paths and staircases. It is advisable to hold onto the handrail. There is no electric lighting in the interiors of the castle and the whole area is not wheelchair accessible. Visitors are obliged to follow the instructions of custodian service employees given in the interest of the safety of visitors and protection of cultural values. If the damage threatening the safety of visitors occurs, it is necessary to inform the custodian service.

Visitors are obliged to behave in that way not to cause fire. Visitors have to be evacuated into the space outside the castle – into the game enclosure in the case of fire. Visitors have to leave the game enclosure in the case of fire there as fast as possible and move away from the area of the castle. It is civic duty to help to evacuate small children, powerless and injured people and also provide the personal and material help at the command of the fireman intervention.

Important phone numbers:
Firefighters 150
Rescue squad 155
Police 158
Integrated rescue system 112

These rules and regulations come into effect on 31st March 2018 and the former rules and regulation are cancelled at the same time.
The Custodian Service of Hukvaldy Castle.
 

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