Falkenštejn Castle

Falkenštejn Castle is situated in Scholzegrund, next to the village of Jetřichovice in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic.

Location

• Falkenštejn Castle is situated in Scholzegrund, next to the village of Jetřichovice in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic.

History

1. The castle was built probably during the 13th century.
2. The first written mention of Falkenštejn appears in the chronicle of nearby town Česká Kamenice in 1395.
3. Over the centuries, the castle changed hands several times, but it is reported that it was never conquered.
4. In the 15th century, the castle was abandoned.

Architecture

Falkenštejn Castle is a defensive castle with wooden buildings situated at the top of a sandstone rock. A ladder was needed to climb into the castle, and the buildings were made of wood. Due to its location on a difficult-to-access rock, a well was not available, and instead, a deep water tank was used.

Current Status and Use

The place was cleared in 1825 to make it accessible for tourists. The castle is freely open to visitors, although it requires effort to gain access to the castle itself.

Heritage Status

Falkenštejn Castle has been designated as a heritage site by the National Cultural Heritage Institute (NPU).

Visiting Information

Visitors can explore the ruins of Falkenštejn Castle. Due to its remote location, visitors are advised to be prepared for physical effort and potentially challenging access.

Notable Features and Rooms

The castle features wooden buildings situated on a sandstone rock, with a deep water tank used instead of a well.