Hluboká Chateau is open even in winter

For the first time in its history, the Hluboká nad Vltavou Chateau is providing a winter sightseeing tour.

The basic sightseeing tour is the existing Tour B, in which visitors are guided around 6 rooms. Another three rooms are now newly accessible.

The private apartments of the last four generations of owners of the Hluboká estate are situated in the larger part of the ground floor and can be viewed on the winter chateau tour. The sightseeing tour begins in the Hamilton Parlour of Princess Teresa. The corridor itself, aside from hunting trophies and graphic prints from the 18th century, also boasts framed photos of members of the princely Schwarzenberg family. This is followed by a visit to the Smoking Room, Teresa’s Small Dining Room, the Hunter’s Dining Room, the Servery, Dr. Adolf’s Small Dining Room, as well as his study, living room and bedroom.

A collection of porcelain and a silver travelling service from the castle depositary are on display. In individual staterooms, one can see firearms, graphic works and oil paintings. Thos who appreciate textiles will enjoy the castle’s collection of character woven tapestries from the first third of the 17th century. A rarity is also a flushing toilet from the beginning of the 20th century, located in the living room of the last owner, Dr. Adolf. His private rooms form the final part of the sightseeing tour.

WINTER VISITOR'S ROUTE is open from November 4, 2008 to February 2, 2009.