Exclusive Access: Discover Hidden Areas – Exciting Activities Await!
At Prague Castle, the spring season of 2026 will kick off a new tourist period. After the winter break, all of the main attractions along with popular gardens, which feature the Royal Gardens, the Upper Deer Moat, and the South Gardens, will be open again. A special event will mark the opening, allowing access to state rooms usually closed to the public at Prague Castle.
The park area of Prague Castle opens daily during the main season starting from 1 April and is open every day, from 06:00 to 22:00, while visitor facilities are generally open from 09:00 to 17:00. Some parts, like the gardens or exhibition areas, may stay open later for visitors.
Special tours of the state rooms
On the day of Saturday, 18 April 2026, guests will have the unique opportunity to visit the normally off-limits halls of Prague Castle. The tour will start at Matthias Gate and guide people through important rooms, such as Plečnik’s Column Hall, Rothmayer Hall, the Spanish Hall, and Rudolf’s Gallery. Visitors will also explore the Throne Room, the Habsburg Salon, and the Mirror Salon.
The tours will be offered at no cost, running from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, with the last entry at 5:30 pm.
Last chance to visit the Royal Summer Palace
In a rare opportunity, the Renaissance Royal Summer Palace found in the Royal Garden, also called Belvedere, will open its doors. This building, constructed in the 16th century by Ferdinand I of Habsburg for his wife, will be available to visitors only on Saturday, 18 April 2026, during an open day, from 10:00 to 18:00 (with the last admission at 5:30 pm). This will be the final chance this year to see this historical site before a planned renovation that is set to begin in May.
On the occasion of the open day, many main tourist sites at Prague Castle will also be accessible without any charges, such as the Old Royal Palace featuring Vladislav Hall, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George’s Basilica, Rožmberk Palace, and Golden Lane. Additionally, all the gardens will be open, and guests will have the chance to visit selected state rooms in the New Royal Palace. An entry fee will only be collected for visits to the Great South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral and the Prague Castle Riding Hall.
At the Prague Castle Riding Hall, there is currently an exhibition running until June 2026 called Fragments of Memory: The St Vitus Treasure in the Mirror of Contemporary Art. This exhibit showcases modern artworks as well as historical items collected over many years.
