Loket, Czech Republic - hotels, tours, history, sights, transportation

Loket

District: Karlovarsky kraj
Location: West Bohemia, approx. 135 km from Prague, 15 km from Karlovy Vary

Connection

Loket - Praha by car approx. 2 hours
Loket - Praha by bus approx. 3 hours
Loket - Karlovy Vary by car 15 min.
Loket - Karlovy Vary by bus/train 30 min.

Introduction

The town Loket is located in the West Bohemia and its history is connected predominantly with the Castel Loket.

Brief history, Sights

The Loket Castle was founded at the end of the 12th century during the reign of Wenceslas I and in the first half of the 13th century the town started to develop around the castle. Loket became a place of frequent visits and stays of Czech kings and place of diplomatic negotiations - e.g. Jan Lucembursky, Karel IV or Vaclav IV during his reign the castle became an important state fortress and later also a prison.

Since 1898 the Municipal Museum has been there displaying chinaware and local history, archeology and history of the castle. In the present time there is a unique exposition of prison service with great collection of torture tool from the 15th century. The Church of St. Wenceslas from the 13th century can be found in Loket as well.

Loket Castle is also a cultural spot which offers many concerts and celebrations during the year.

Enquiry office

Hrad Loket
Zamecka 67, 357 33 Loket
Tel.: +420 352 684 104
Fax: +420 352 684 104

Infocentrum Loket
T.G. Masaryka 12, 357 33 Loket
Tel./fax: +420 352 684 123