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Cheb Castle

Cheb, Czechia

History

A Romanesque imperial castle of the Staufer emperors above the Ohře, with the square Black Tower and a rare two-storey chapel. It sits at the edge of Cheb’s old town, a short walk from the market square.

Nearest town
Cheb, Czechia
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.0817, 12.3676

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping AmerikaCampsite
    4 km from Cheb Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Autokemp DřeniceCampsite
    5 km from Cheb Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz Wiesenfestplatz Hohenberg a. d. EgerMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Cheb Castle · 15 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Reisemobilhafen SibyllenbadMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Cheb Castle · 36 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz am FlitterbachMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Cheb Castle · 5 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz KaisersteinMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Cheb Castle · 15 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Czechia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cheb Castle?

Cheb Castle is in Cheb, Czechia, at GPS 50.0817, 12.3676. It is about 27 km from Mariánské Lázně.

Can you camp near Cheb Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kemp, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 40 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cheb Castle?

Cheb Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The West Bohemian spa triangle: Plzeň to Karlovy Vary.

What is there to see near Cheb Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kynžvart Château (20 km), Loket Castle (30 km), Mill Colonnade (40 km) and Margravial Opera House (58 km).

When is the best time to visit Cheb Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)