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Hrad Červený Kameň

📍 Červený Kameň Castle, 900 89 Častá, Slovakia

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Quick Facts

Location: Slovakia, Bratislava
Category: Historic Ruins & Heritage
Duration: About 3 hours
Opening Hours: Monday Closed Nov-Mar; open April, October and May to September · Tuesday tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer · Wednesday tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer · Thursday tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer · Friday tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer · Saturday tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer · Sunday tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer · The hours page at snm.sk (checked 5 November 2026) runs the castle on guided departures: Slovak rounds of both circuits start at 9.30, 11.30, 13.30 and 15.30, daily in April and October, Tuesday to Sunday from November to March and on May weekdays, while June to September works hourly 9.00-17.00 with English rounds added at 11.30 and 15.30 from July.
Ticket Price: Adult: The large circuit costs €12 in Slovak and €13 in a foreign language, the small circuit €10 and €11, and the castle underground €6 · Student: EURO 26, ISIC and ITIC card holders pay €6, or €7 in a foreign language, on the large circuit and €5 or €6 on the small one · Family tickets for two adults with one child are €26 or €29 on the large circuit and €17 or €25 on the small one. Bookings run through +421 33 245 51 03 or [email protected].
Address: Červený Kameň Castle, 900 89 Častá, Slovakia
Coordinates: 48.3597, 17.2825

Introduction

Cerveny Kamen, the Red Stone Castle, crowns a rocky hill in the Little Carpathians about thirty kilometres from Bratislava, named for the reddish cliffs beneath it. Founded in the thirteenth century as a border fortress, it passed briefly to Germany's Fugger bankers before the Palffy family reshaped it into a Renaissance-Baroque aristocratic residence. Its vast barrel-vaulted cellars are said to rank among the largest in Central Europe, once storing wine and grain. Tours today weave through knights' armour, historic kitchens and grand halls before descending into those mysterious vaults, making a rewarding half-day for families and history fans.

✨ Highlights

Vast Vaulted Cellars

A cavernous network ranked among Central Europe's largest, deliciously atmospheric.

Aristocratic Interiors

Palffy-era chambers and historic kitchens survive in fine condition.

Armour Collection

Knightly armour and weapons displays delight younger visitors.

Hilltop Views

The terraces look out over Little Carpathian valleys and vineyards.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：April to October suits a walk afterwards; opening follows the season, so check ahead.

→Duration：About 2-3 hours with a guided tour.

→Transport：Suburban buses from Bratislava reach Casta village, followed by a short uphill walk.

→Tours：Commentary is mostly in Slovak; ask for printed foreign-language sheets.

→Food：The castle cafe opens seasonally, so carry water with you.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	Closed Nov-Mar; open April, October and May to September
Tuesday	tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer
Wednesday	tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer
Thursday	tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer
Friday	tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer
Saturday	tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer
Sunday	tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer

The hours page at snm.sk (checked 5 November 2026) runs the castle on guided departures: Slovak rounds of both circuits start at 9.30, 11.30, 13.30 and 15.30, daily in April and October, Tuesday to Sunday from November to March and on May weekdays, while June to September works hourly 9.00-17.00 with English rounds added at 11.30 and 15.30 from July.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	The large circuit costs €12 in Slovak and €13 in a foreign language, the small circuit €10 and €11, and the castle underground €6
Student	EURO 26, ISIC and ITIC card holders pay €6, or €7 in a foreign language, on the large circuit and €5 or €6 on the small one
Child	Ages 7-18 pay €6 or €7 on the large circuit and €5 or €6 on the small one, ages 3-6 €2 or €3, and under-3s go free everywhere
Senior	Visitors over 62 and ZŤP card holders take the reduced line at €6 or €7 on the large circuit and €5 or €6 on the small one
Free Admission	Children under three are free, and the castle underground costs nothing for ages 3 to 6

Family tickets for two adults with one child are €26 or €29 on the large circuit and €17 or €25 on the small one. Bookings run through +421 33 245 51 03 or [email protected].

💡 Tips

• Tours run at fixed times, so check the castle's calendar before setting out.

• Allow about 15 minutes for the uphill walk and wear comfortable shoes.

• Combine with wine tasting around Modra for a classic day trip.

• The cellars stay cold year-round, so bring a light jacket even in summer.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Hrad Červený Kameň?

Monday: Closed Nov-Mar; open April, October and May to September; Tuesday: tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer; Wednesday: tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer; Thursday: tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer; Friday: tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer; Saturday: tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer; Sunday: tours 9.30/11.30/13.30/15.30 in winter; hourly 9.00-17.00 in summer; The hours page at snm.sk (checked 5 November 2026) runs the castle on guided departures: Slovak rounds of both circuits start at 9.30, 11.30, 13.30 and 15.30, daily in April and October, Tuesday to Sunday from November to March and on May weekdays, while June to September works hourly 9.00-17.00 with English rounds added at 11.30 and 15.30 from July.

How much is the admission for Hrad Červený Kameň?

Adult: The large circuit costs €12 in Slovak and €13 in a foreign language, the small circuit €10 and €11, and the castle underground €6; Student: EURO 26, ISIC and ITIC card holders pay €6, or €7 in a foreign language, on the large circuit and €5 or €6 on the small one; Child: Ages 7-18 pay €6 or €7 on the large circuit and €5 or €6 on the small one, ages 3-6 €2 or €3, and under-3s go free everywhere; Senior: Visitors over 62 and ZŤP card holders take the reduced line at €6 or €7 on the large circuit and €5 or €6 on the small one; Free Admission: Children under three are free, and the castle underground costs nothing for ages 3 to 6; Family tickets for two adults with one child are €26 or €29 on the large circuit and €17 or €25 on the small one. Bookings run through +421 33 245 51 03 or [email protected].