Important Information Before Your Arrival

Everything you need to know before arriving at Zámek Berštejn Hotel & Golf Resort. Practical and essential information to help you plan your journey, your stay, and your time at the château.

Zámek Berštejn is a peaceful place surrounded by nature, ideal for slowing down, relaxing, or focused remote work.
Arrival by car is easy, parking is available on site, and fuel is available before the final turn to the château.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the area depending on signal strength, and there are also places suitable for an offline stay.

Please note

Address

Zámek Berštejn Hotel & Golf Resort
Nový Berštejn 10
472 01 Doksy
Czech Republic

Check-in / Check-out

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00

If you require an early check-in or late check-out, please contact us in advance.

There is no traditional front desk at the château. Please feel free to enter the building — you will usually find us in the restaurant or on the terrace. If needed, you can always call us.

Contact if you need assistance

If anything happens or you need help at any time, we are available by mobile phone. We are here for you and happy to assist.

Getting to Berštejn Castle

By car

Zámek Berštejn is located in the beautiful and quiet natural area known as Dubá Switzerland. We recommend following your navigation system and allowing extra time, especially when driving after dark.

The surrounding area is rich in wildlife. In the evening and at night, animals may appear near the roads, so please drive carefully.

The final approximately 100 metres lead along a private access road to the château. The road is straight, paved with asphalt, illuminated, and easily accessible by a standard passenger car. Car navigation systems will guide you directly to the château.

If you expect to arrive late, we kindly recommend calling or sending us a message in advance.

By public transport

The château is also accessible by bus:

Bus line 410 – stop Dubá / Nový Berštejn, within walking distance of the château (request stop).
Bus line 400 – usually stops at Dubá / Bus Station. From there, continue on foot or by local buses 282 or 697 (one stop to Dubá / Nový Berštejn).

Distances and recommended routes

Berštejn Castle is easily accessible by car from several directions:

Prague: approx. 59 km / 55 minutes
Route: Prague → Mělník → Dubá (road I/9) → Nový Berštejn
Mělník: approx. 26 km / 29 minutes
Route: Mělník → Dubá via road I/9
Česká Lípa: approx. 18 km / 17 minutes
Route: Česká Lípa → Dubá via road I/9
Mladá Boleslav: approx. 36 km / 32 minutes
Route: Mladá Boleslav → Doksy → Dubá (regional roads, then I/9)

Fuel and electric vehicles

For a comfortable and considerate arrival, fuel and charging options are available:

A MOL petrol station is located at the junction before turning onto the private access road to the château.
Opening hours: 5:00–22:00. The station includes a shop and Fresh Corner refreshments.
For guests arriving with electric vehicles, slow charging via a standard socket is available on the lower grassy parking area within the château park. This is ideal for overnight charging.
Charging is billed according to actual electricity consumption (kWh). Final billing is usually settled before departure. We will be happy to show you the charging location and explain everything upon arrival.

Parking

Passenger cars

Parking is available in the enclosed manor courtyard opposite the château
Free of charge for accommodated guests
Available for a fee for non-resident visitors

Recommendation:
First, drive around the fountain in front of the château to unload your luggage comfortably. There is no rush. Afterwards, you may move your car to the opposite parking area to keep the space in front of the château clear.

Motorcycles

Parking is available directly within the château grounds, including in front of the entrance near the castle kitchen
Outdoor parking is free for hotel guests (garage parking available for a fee)
Parking for non-resident visitors is available for a fee

Bicycles and scooters

Secure bicycle storage is available in a lockable bike room
Free for hotel guests
Mountain bikes and e-bikes are particularly suitable for the area
Bikes and e-bikes can also be rented locally – see Sport Paudera

Caravans and motorhomes

Short-term parking is possible in the manor courtyard or on the grassy parking area in the château park
Facilities include showers, toilets, electricity, and water refill
Prior arrangement is required
Free or discounted options for accommodated guests by agreement
Fee applies for non-residents according to the current price list
Long-term covered and garage parking is also available (see Long-term motorhome parking)

Practical information

Berštejn Castle is a historic building set in nature, a cultural monument dating back to 1556.
Access to some parts of the property may be limited due to stairs and uneven terrain.
The château is not fully barrier-free. However, the ground-floor Lords of Dubá Apartment may be suitable for guests with limited mobility. Please verify suitability in advance.
Please respect night-time quiet hours and the privacy of other guests.

Dining at Berštejn Castle

Guests may dine directly at the château in the castle restaurant with terrace and grill. The offer may vary depending on season and operation.

Breakfast for hotel guests
Optional half-board with a three-course dinner
Children’s menus, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and special dietary options available on request
Individual arrangements for group dining and private events

Current details are gladly provided during reservation.

Restaurants nearby

Several restaurants and traditional inns with outdoor seating can be found in Dubá and nearby villages and towns. We will be happy to recommend currently open venues based on your preferences.

Mobile signal and Wi-Fi

Mobile signal may be weaker near the fountain in front of the château. For phone calls, we recommend choosing another location within the grounds.
Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the château and grounds depending on signal coverage. Login details will be provided upon arrival.
There are areas intended for peaceful offline stays as well as places suitable for remote work.

What to bring

Comfortable footwear for nature walks
Swimwear

Peaceful stays and operation

Zámek Berštejn is designed for quiet stays. When private events take place, no other guests are accommodated in the building at the same time.
The château operates seasonally, from April to October.
Sauna access is available for a fee.
Massages, cosmetic treatments, and other services are available upon request.
The outdoor swimming pool operates in summer only (large, unheated, suitable for swimming in warm weather).
Sports equipment for tennis, golf, volleyball, table football, pétanque and similar activities is available free of charge.

Dogs and nature

Dogs are welcome, primarily small and companion breeds. For other breeds, please check availability in advance.
Wildlife is present both within the grounds and in the surrounding countryside.
This is a bird-rich area — up to 220 species live in the nearby Novozámecký Pond Nature Reserve, many of which can also be seen in the château park.
Insects generally do not disturb guests; the natural balance is maintained by swallows and bats.
You may also see butterflies and, around Midsummer’s Night, thousands of fireflies.
At night, the terrace offers excellent conditions for observing the night sky and visible astronomical phenomena.

Beehives on the estate

Within the 15-hectare château grounds, there are clearly marked beehives located at a safe distance. They are part of our long-term relationship with the land and landscape surrounding Zámek Berštejn.

Bees are a natural and important element of sustainable land care. Their presence does not pose an increased risk — there are no more bees here than would naturally occur without the hives. They primarily forage in the surrounding forests and meadows rather than in the park itself.

Honey from our own hives is served at the breakfast buffet and is also available for purchase.

Guests with allergies to bee stings are kindly advised to bring their own medication or injector as a precaution.

Payments

A 50% deposit is usually required at the time of booking.
Cancellation conditions are available here: More about cancellation policy.

The remaining balance and additional services may be paid:

by online bank transfer or SEPA (EUR or CZK)
in cash (EUR or CZK)
via company benefit programmes and public sector benefit funds (please mention this when booking)

The nearest ČSOB ATM is approximately 1 km from the château at Školní 82/43, 471 41 Dubá.
Unfortunately, credit cards are not accepted.

If you have any questions before arrival or during your stay, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to assist you in planning your stay at Zámek Berštejn.

Better too early than too late.