The Slavkov Chateau is one of the oldest preserved manor houses in Moravia. The castle also includes a large castle park with several pools and sculptural decorations by Giovanni Giuliani.

The monumental Baroque chateau in Slavkov u Brna is mainly associated with the Kounic family. In the 13th century, the Order of German Knights built a late Romanesque commandery, which was later converted into a fortress. In 1506, the Kounic family acquired the Slavkov manor and in the second half of the 16th century they had the fortress rebuilt into a two-winged Renaissance chateau.


Sightseeing tours through Slavkov Castle
Historical halls
The tour includes the oldest (west) wing of the castle, decorated with ceiling frescoes painted by the Italian painter Andreas Lanzani, and part of the south wing. You will see, among other things, the Hall of the Ancestors (the former Kounic dining room, from where you can see the "Napoleon Balcony"), the Historical Hall (where the armistice was signed after the Battle of Austerlitz) and the castle chapel.

Historical lounges
The tour passes through mostly smaller rooms, which are furnished in styles ranging from Renaissance to Empire, plus the Hunting and Military Lounge, the Library and the Theatre Hall. Visitors will thus learn something about each of these historical periods in the interpretation - what characterises it, what were the customs and fashions of the nobility.

The Prince's Code
As is customary at the Austerlitz Castle, children can borrow a costume for a tour and take on the role of investigators of the mystery at the castle. However, they will now encounter a story that is inspired by real events and will make them aware of the importance of the Kounic family at the Habsburg court and thus their contribution to the political events of Europe. Children will learn about history in a simplified way and solve interesting tasks with worksheets that will lead them to a surprising conclusion.

The law of oppression in the Slavkov region
The exhibition is located in the castle's underground, it is recommended to dress warmly. Please note that it is cold underground (even in summer around 11 °C). Blankets are available free of charge at the beginning of the tour.


Wedding at the castle
Slavkov u Brna Castle attracts more and more people interested in wedding ceremonies every year. Those interested can choose a place for their wedding ceremony in one of the representative halls of the chateau - Rubens Hall, Theatre Hall, Historical Hall or the chateau chapel. If the newlyweds would prefer an outdoor ceremony, there is no more beautiful place than the local castle park with its stylish wedding gazebo. The representative premises of the castle (including the magnificent Historical Hall, where the armistice was signed after the Battle of the Three Emperors in 1805) and its surroundings are also a suitable place for wedding receptions.

Several exhibition spaces offer the opportunity to complement a tour of the chateau with a visit to one of the many exhibitions the chateau hosts throughout the year.


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