Discover Lešná: Castle Park, Castle and Church Art

Lešná offers several cultural highlights to consider when planning a trip: the English-style park surrounding the castle, exhibitions and historic rooms inside the castle, and the Church of St Michael the Archangel, with its frescoes, organ and chapels. If you are looking for a hotel in Lešná, this range of attractions can help you decide what to focus on first. The park, the castle’s history and sacred heritage offer different experiences, while the guided tour schedule also provides a practical framework for choosing when to visit.

Park and nature trail

The English-style park surrounding Lešná Castle covers 7.22 hectares. It has an extensive collection, mainly of exotic trees and shrubs. A nature trail through the park provides information about local plants, the park’s history and other points of interest. The trail’s specific features may change.

A guided tour of the castle park lasts 60 to 90 minutes. If you plan to make it a fixed part of your itinerary, check booking requirements and availability before your trip, as these may change.

Exhibitions and the castle’s former use as a school

In 2026, the visitor attractions at Lešná Castle include the exhibitions “Tribute to the Kinskýs” and “Banknotes from Around the World”, as well as a playroom for children. A historic classroom has been housed in the former black kitchen on the ground floor since 6 October 2012. It recalls that the castle once housed a school. The exhibitions and the classroom offer different points of interest if you are curious about the history of the building.

The Church of St Michael and its chapels

The Church of St Michael the Archangel in Lešná has two ceiling frescoes dating from 1750 and an organ dating from 1885. There are also two chapels next to the church, each with its own historical connections: the Bessova Chapel dates from 1827 and contains three burial sites. The Kinských Chapel dates from 1892–1893; six burial sites are located to its left.

From May to September, guided tours of the church take place on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00. Check the times again before your trip if you plan to include a church tour in your itinerary.

Stations of the Cross along the former field road

Another point of sacred and historical interest is the Stations of the Cross along the former field road to Vysoká. Two of the five chapels along the route remain. Check locally whether the surviving structures are accessible before planning to visit them.

Factor opening times into your travel plans

When planning a hotel stay in Lešná, it is useful to note the difference between the schedules: the park tour can be planned by duration, while church tours depend on the season, day of the week and time. If you want to visit the church, choose a travel period between May and September and check the specific times in advance.

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