Karlstejn Hrad

Well here is, finally, my little spill on Karlstejn...

Karlstejn is southwest of Prague, and has a small population of 800. It is said to be a true star in the constellation of castles and chateaux that pepper the region of Central Bohemia. The castle at Karlstejn is perched high on a hill, that overlooks the Berouna river and the sleepy town of Karlstejn. Karlstejn has many turrets, high walls, looming towers that has been maintainted at it's best. From the outside it looks like it could have been a castle that Sleeping Beauty could have been up in a high tower. Unfortunantly, Sleeping Beauty would not a bed to lay on. During different battles, Austria ransacked the castle and took almost all it's furniture. So if you want to see the gorgeous furniture that once had a place in Karlstejn castle, you'd have to wander down to the Austrian Palace! Luckily, they did not lose their crown jewels and treasures, since it was once the hideaway for Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. Well I hope you liked the bit of history of this lovely castle of Karlstejn.

Karlstejn Train Station

Berouna River (It's very high, just like the Vltava!)

Day Trippers
Ben (English), Me, Lenny (Dutch), Laura (KSU/Columbian),
Alex (KSU/American), Matt (MSOE/American), Dustin (MSOE/American)

First View of the Hrad

View from the Front Gate Towards Valley

Karlstejn in Valley

Going Down

Já Mám Ráda Hrad
aka
I Like Castles

Did I already say that I like castles?

The Three Phases of the Hrad
(from right to left)

A Really Old Skywalk

It's Raining!

Day Trippers drenched by a bout of rain!

The Railway