Like a fairytale

Chateau in Hradec nad Moravicí as the Walt Disney castle

Next time you watch a Disney movie, pause right at the beginning. Notice the legendary animated castle illuminated by fireworks. Its entrance gate noticeably resembles the gate of the Hradec chateau. That is why some people call this aristocratic residence in the Opava area “the Disney castle”.

The aristocratic residence consists of not one but in fact two chateaus! The Red Chateau has only been standing here for a little over a hundred years. Originally, it had served as a barn, stable and carriage station. The White Chateau across from it is in fact much older. Constructed in the 13th century, it has been visited my many greats. The Lichnovský family, deft aristocrats and owners of the chateau, maintained friendly relations with Mozart, Paganini, Picasso and Beethoven. In fact, Beethoven’s piano, the one he played and composed on when visiting Hradec, is one of the chateau’s most precious artifacts.

So, let’s get a move on to Hradec nad Moravicí to explore further! It is obvious that this Silesian pearl was a perfectly justified winner of the Most-Fairytale-Like Chateau contest!

Availability of tours in English

To book a chateau tour in English, please contact us at +420 553 783 444 or at hradec@npu.cz

How about going for a nice and peaceful walk through the English park? It stands where the Amber Trail – the legendary medieval trade route – used to lead.

What not to miss in the area

Raduň chateau

Visit another world-class chateau, this time in Raduň. From Hradec, you can get there by bike, as there are several bike paths between the two chateaus.

Opava

A representative city with parks and historical buildings – that is Opava, the white pearl of Silesia. Historical documents first mention the city as early as 1195!

Kravaře chateau

The Opava area is replete with beautiful chateaus and castles. The chateau in Kravaře is one of them. Aside from narrated tours, you can also play golf in the chateau park.

Nový Dvůr Arboretum

Flowers big, small, colorful, scented, domestic and exotic. All that is to be found and admired at the arboretum not far away from Opava.