Cheb Castle
Cheb, Czechia
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.
Cheb Castle (Chebský hrad), the imperial castle of Eger in Cheb in West Bohemia, was begun in 1179 in the Romanesque style and, according to Frommer's, is one of the largest Romanesque complexes in Central Europe. It stands in the north-east of the old town.
The two-storey chapel of St Erhard and St Ursula is the highlight. Ordinary people gathered in the darker lower level, while the emperor and his family sat in the brighter upper level with its Gothic windows. Across the courtyard stands the Black Tower (Černá věž), whose colour comes from the lava rock of the nearby extinct volcano Komorní hůrka. Its 18 m high viewing platform gives the best view over the town. According to Frommer's there are no guided tours and the English texts on site are sparse, so read up briefly beforehand. The castle is open seasonally (April to October according to Frommer's), so check the current times.
- 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
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 AmerikaCampsite4 km from Cheb CastleTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Autokemp DřeniceCampsite5 km from Cheb CastleTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Wiesenfestplatz Hohenberg a. d. EgerMotorhome stopover11 km from Cheb Castle · 15 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Reisemobilhafen SibyllenbadMotorhome stopover12 km from Cheb Castle · 36 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
- Wohnmobilstellplatz am FlitterbachMotorhome stopover13 km from Cheb Castle · 5 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Wohnmobilstellplatz KaisersteinMotorhome stopover19 km from Cheb Castle · 15 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
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 10 km from Waldsassen.
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)