Welcome to Červený Kameň castle!
Here you’ll find all the informations you need to visit our estate.
Welcome to Červený Kameň castle!
Here you’ll find all the informations you need to visit our estate.
How to get here?
By car, by bike, by bus, on foot…?
Červený Kameň Castle is specific for its location on the foothills of the Small Carpathian Mountains. If you are planning a trip to visit us, we have prepared basic routes for you.
How to get here?
By car, by bike, by bus, on foot…?
Červený Kameň Castle is specific for its location on the foothills of the Small Carpathian Mountains. If you are planning a trip to visit us, we have prepared basic routes for you.
By car
Driving to our castle is the most convenient option. Just enter Častá, Červený Kameň into the navigation and we’ll see you here!
If you don’t happen to have a navigation system, you can take out a good old map and rely on road signs.
Free parking is also available for you.
By car
Driving to our castle is the most convenient option. Just enter Častá, Červený Kameň into the navigation and we’ll see you here!
If you don’t happen to have a navigation system, you can take out a good old map and rely on road signs.
Free parking is also available for you.
By bus
Did you know that there are direct bus connections to Červený Kameň Castle? That’s right! The bus takes you all the way to the castle gate!
The stop where you get off the bus has the same name as our castle – Častá, Červený Kameň. Taking the bus to our castle is comfortable choice and also eco-friendly.
HERE you enter where you’re coming from and you’re done.
However, some buses only go through Častá village. In this case it’s ideal to get off at the Častá, Základina bus stop, then get another bus or take a 2 km walk along an asphalt road with a slight incline through part of the village and adjacent forest.
By bus
Did you know that there are direct bus connections to Červený Kameň Castle? That’s right! The bus takes you all the way to the castle gate!
The stop where you get off the bus has the same name as our castle – Častá, Červený Kameň. Taking the bus to our castle is comfortable choice and also eco-friendly.
HERE you enter where you’re coming from and you’re done.
However, some buses only go through Častá village. In this case it’s ideal to get off at the Častá, Základina bus stop, then get another bus or take a 2 km walk along an asphalt road with a slight incline through part of the village and adjacent forest.
By bike
You can get to the castle by bicycle via different routes. Asphalt, woodland or dirt. The rest depends on your physical condition, the type of bike and the weather.
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By bike
You can get to the castle by bicycle via different routes. Asphalt, woodland or dirt. The rest depends on your physical condition, the type of bike and the weather.
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By train
The nearest train stops in the area are in Pezinok (15km) and Trnava (25km). There are direct bus connections from both stations to the castle. How to find them can be found in the text on bus connections above.
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By train
The nearest train stops in the area are in Pezinok (15km) and Trnava (25km). There are direct bus connections from both stations to the castle. How to find them can be found in the text on bus connections above.
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On foot
If you’re planning a hike with the aim of ending it here at the castle, it can be done! Tourist signpost called Červený Kameň, the castle is right in front of the castle. And if you are quick enough, you might even be able to join a tour or the castle café.
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On foot
If you’re planning a hike with the aim of ending it here at the castle, it can be done! Tourist signpost called Červený Kameň, the castle is right in front of the castle. And if you are quick enough, you might even be able to join a tour or the castle café.
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Castle grounds
What else can I do…?
There are many beautiful places in the castle grounds where you can spend time before or after the tour, or whenever you want.
Castle grounds
What else can I do…?
There are many beautiful places in the castle grounds where you can spend time before or after the tour, or whenever you want.
The Falconer's yard
As soon as you enter the castle grounds, you can see the green “Astur” flag raised on the left side. You’ll find the falconer’s yard there. Detailed information in relation to their offer, as well as other interesting facts, can be found on the website:
Mon. – closed
Tues. – Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat. – Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Ing. Andrej Štefanka, tel. +421 915 977 995
The Falconer's yard
As soon as you enter the castle grounds, you can see the green “Astur” flag raised on the left side. You’ll find the falconer’s yard there. Detailed information in relation to their offer, as well as other interesting facts, can be found on the website:
Mon. – closed
Tues. – Fri. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sat. – Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Ing. Andrej Štefanka, tel. +421 915 977 995
Toilets
Toilets are located in two areas of the castle grounds. One is in the courtyard, at the castle café entrance. The others are at the entrance closer to the car park and are barrier-free.
Toilets
Toilets are located in two areas of the castle grounds. One is in the courtyard, at the castle café entrance. The others are at the entrance closer to the car park and are barrier-free.
Café
You’ll find a wide selection of coffee, cakes, soft drinks, as well as beer and other delicacies directly in the castle courtyard, in the castle café. The assortment varies according to the season or days of the week.
There is also a coffee house at the car park entrance which is open on weekends or during the season.
Summer season Mon. – Sun. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Winter season Tues. – Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Mgr. Peter Fiala, tel. +421 948 977 123
Café
You’ll find a wide selection of coffee, cakes, soft drinks, as well as beer and other delicacies directly in the castle courtyard, in the castle café. The assortment varies according to the season or days of the week.
There is also a coffee house at the car park entrance which is open on weekends or during the season.
Summer season Mon. – Sun. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Winter season Tues. – Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Mgr. Peter Fiala, tel. +421 948 977 123
Restaurant
There is also a castle restaurant at the entrance gate, directly opposite the gatehouse, but this is currently closed due to reconstruction.
Restaurant
There is also a castle restaurant at the entrance gate, directly opposite the gatehouse, but this is currently closed due to reconstruction.
Souvenirs
There are more opportunities to buy souvenirs at the castle. One of them is to buy souvenirs directly at the courtyard ticket office. The second is the opportunity to visit the souvenir stall at the car park entrance.
It’s open daily throughout the main tourist season.
Contact: RNDr. Renata Heldová, tel. +421 911 473 604
Souvenirs
There are more opportunities to buy souvenirs at the castle. One of them is to buy souvenirs directly at the courtyard ticket office. The second is the opportunity to visit the souvenir stall at the car park entrance.
It’s open daily throughout the main tourist season.
Contact: RNDr. Renata Heldová, tel. +421 911 473 604
The Bastion
If you are entering the castle, just outside the castle bridge there is a small bastion on your left with an assortment of excellent beer, wine and other craft beverages.
Open on weekends 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Ján Šenkýrik, tel. +421 911 980 193
The Bastion
If you are entering the castle, just outside the castle bridge there is a small bastion on your left with an assortment of excellent beer, wine and other craft beverages.
Open on weekends 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Contact: Ján Šenkýrik, tel. +421 911 980 193
Parking
Such a great car park and it’s free?
That’s right, when visiting the castle you can count on free parking located in the immediate vicinity of the premises. Be sure to follow the road signs to make sure you get to the big car park in the correct way.
One more thing! The car park closes and is locked at 7:30 p.m. This is so you can plan your walk around the area and not become stuck behind the ramp.
Parking
Such a great car park and it’s free?
That’s right, when visiting the castle you can count on free parking located in the immediate vicinity of the premises. Be sure to follow the road signs to make sure you get to the big car park in the correct way.
One more thing! The car park closes and is locked at 7:30 p.m. This is so you can plan your walk around the area and not become stuck behind the ramp.
Barrier-free access
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Stairs, stairs and more stairs.
Without the aid of another person, it’s only possible to visit the castle grounds at Červený Kamen Castle. Exteriors with unpaved surfaces and especially the museum exposition or other exhibition spaces are only accessible for the disabled with an accompanying person to ensure mobility and movement on staircases and the interior thresholds. We recommend arranging such a tour in advance at lubos.harsany@snm.sk to avoid large groups during the season, which make it impossible for the lecturer to give all individuals equal attention. Contact us and we’ll arrange it!
In fact, the castle exposition with cellars contains 204 steps and 26 raised thresholds, i.e. at almost every passage between rooms.
However, you can reach the castle courtyard with no barriers at all. There are no barrier-free toilets in the courtyard. Those can be found by the entrance to the large car park.
Barrier-free access
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Stairs, stairs and more stairs.
Without the aid of another person, it’s only possible to visit the castle grounds at Červený Kamen Castle. Exteriors with unpaved surfaces and especially the museum exposition or other exhibition spaces are only accessible for the disabled with an accompanying person to ensure mobility and movement on staircases and the interior thresholds. We recommend arranging such a tour in advance at lubos.harsany@snm.sk to avoid large groups during the season, which make it impossible for the lecturer to give all individuals equal attention. Contact us and we’ll arrange it!
In fact, the castle exposition with cellars contains 204 steps and 26 raised thresholds, i.e. at almost every passage between rooms.
However, you can reach the castle courtyard with no barriers at all. There are no barrier-free toilets in the courtyard. Those can be found by the entrance to the large car park.
Entry with pets
Can Buddy come with us?
Pets are only allowed if they are on a lead at Červený Kamen Castle. We believe your four-legged friend is well-behaved and listens to you, but we don’t quite trust the circumstances. There are lots of people in the area. particularly in the castle courtyard during the season and you just never know. Thank you.
Entry with pets
Can Buddy come with us?
Pets are only allowed if they are on a lead at Červený Kamen Castle. We believe your four-legged friend is well-behaved and listens to you, but we don’t quite trust the circumstances. There are lots of people in the area. particularly in the castle courtyard during the season and you just never know. Thank you.
Surroundings
The castle that is not just a castle.
The adjacent Small Carpathian mountains and the region’s cultural richness may suggest to the observant visitor how much their feet may hurt after a trip here. Or maybe they don’t have to. Just take your pick.
Surroundings
The castle that is not just a castle.
The adjacent Small Carpathian mountains and the region’s cultural richness may suggest to the observant visitor how much their feet may hurt after a trip here. Or maybe they don’t have to. Just take your pick.
Hiking, cycling
Natural scenery as far as the eye can see.
Červený Kamen castle’s greatest asset is its location. It makes it an ideal location for a family trip, combining a historical experience with relaxation in nature. For example, you can take in a beautiful view from the Kukla hill (564 m above sea level) towering above the village of Píla, or the clearing below Veľký Vápenný (547 m above sea level) to the north-west of the castle. The Small Carpathian Mountains offer idyllic forests, easy climbs, but also long stretches of hiking. The local forests are ideal for running, cycling and family walks. Therefore, our castle can serve as a starting point for various other activities.
All hiking trails in the area that pass through our castle can be found at: mapy.dennikn.sk or we recommend mapy.cz on the shortened link with the location mapy.cz.
Hiking, cycling
Natural scenery as far as the eye can see.
Červený Kamen castle’s greatest asset is its location. It makes it an ideal location for a family trip, combining a historical experience with relaxation in nature. For example, you can take in a beautiful view from the Kukla hill (564 m above sea level) towering above the village of Píla, or the clearing below Veľký Vápenný (547 m above sea level) to the north-west of the castle. The Small Carpathian Mountains offer idyllic forests, easy climbs, but also long stretches of hiking. The local forests are ideal for running, cycling and family walks. Therefore, our castle can serve as a starting point for various other activities.
All hiking trails in the area that pass through our castle can be found at: mapy.dennikn.sk or we recommend mapy.cz on the shortened link with the location mapy.cz.
Accommodation
If you enjoyed your stay with us so much that you forgot and missed the last connection home, don’t worry. There are several accommodation possibilities around the castle. It’s ideal to view them on several portals and choose the one that suits you best. We have collected a few of them here as well:
Accommodation
If you enjoyed your stay with us so much that you forgot and missed the last connection home, don’t worry. There are several accommodation possibilities around the castle. It’s ideal to view them on several portals and choose the one that suits you best. We have collected a few of them here as well:
Tips for trips
Well, since we are here…
You can kill several “birds” with one stone with a trip in our direction in the form of historical monuments, museums, natural phenomena, galleries, as well as sports facilities and wine bars.
Near Červený Kameň, there is Smolenice castle to the east, below it, down in the village, there is a bee garden with an extensive range of honey products and an excellent café. It’s just a stone’s throw from there to Driny Cave. To the south you can visit the manor house in Budmerice, to the west Modra and Pezinok and their numerous museums and monuments. Just plan your route and get going.
More tips for trips and attractions in the area can also be found on the website slovenskycestovatel.sk
Tips for trips
Well, since we are here…
You can kill several “birds” with one stone with a trip in our direction in the form of historical monuments, museums, natural phenomena, galleries, as well as sports facilities and wine bars.
Near Červený Kameň, there is Smolenice castle to the east, below it, down in the village, there is a bee garden with an extensive range of honey products and an excellent café. It’s just a stone’s throw from there to Driny Cave. To the south you can visit the manor house in Budmerice, to the west Modra and Pezinok and their numerous museums and monuments. Just plan your route and get going.
More tips for trips and attractions in the area can also be found on the website slovenskycestovatel.sk
Opening hours
Hello…
We’re open daily from June to August from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We’re open daily in September from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We’re open from October to May from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day except Monday
If you want to see the castle from the inside, we recommend checking the tour times, to avoid unnecessarily long waits.
We would like to inform visitors that according to the order of the Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic no. 16/2022 of September 27, 2022, every first Wednesday of the month, admission to the exhibition tour of the Slovak National Museum – Hrad Červený Kameň Museum is free.
Opening hours
Hello…
We’re open daily from June to August from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
We’re open daily in September from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
We’re open from October to May from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day except Monday
If you want to see the castle from the inside, we recommend checking the tour times, to avoid unnecessarily long waits.
We would like to inform visitors that according to the order of the Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic no. 16/2022 of September 27, 2022, every first Wednesday of the month, admission to the exhibition tour of the Slovak National Museum – Hrad Červený Kameň Museum is free.
actual opening hours:
monday | closed
tuesday – friday | 9.30 – 15.30
saturday – sunday | 9.30 – 15.30
actual tour guides:
long guided tour | 9.30 – 11.30 – 13.30 -15.30
small guided tour | 9.30 – 11.30 – 13.30 -15.30
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individual guided tours
CONTACT US
Slovenské národné múzeum - Múzeum Červený Kameň
Hrad Červený Kameň,
Častá
900 89
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