Wax Museum Karlštejn
Discover Czech history and statehood through wax figures in historical settings near Karlštejn Castle, featuring eras from the Hussite period to Napoleon.
Planning your visit
Karlštejn Castle was built by Charles IV in 1348 to hold the imperial crown jewels and the relics of the Holy Roman Empire, and it is the most visited castle in the Czech Republic after Prague's.
The wax museum in the village below covers Czech statehood through tableaux: the Přemyslid founders, Charles IV himself, Jan Hus and the Hussite wars, Rudolf II's Prague, the defenestration and the Thirty Years' War, and the Napoleonic period that ran through Bohemia.
The figures are set in built historical scenes rather than lined up, and a kaleidoscopic cinema is included in the ticket.
It works as a supplement to the castle rather than a substitute — the castle interiors, particularly the Chapel of the Holy Cross with its walls of semi-precious stone, are the real object.
Karlštejn is forty minutes from Prague by train. Allow forty-five minutes. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is Wax Museum Karlštejn?
Wax Museum Karlštejn is in Karlštejn, Czech Republic. The map on this page marks its exact location.
How long should I allow for Wax Museum Karlštejn?
Allow forty-five minutes. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
Do I need to book Wax Museum Karlštejn in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.