Čachtice Castle

The village of Čachtice is located near Nové Mesto nad Váhom and right below the Čachtice Castle built in the 13^th century to serve as one of the guarding castles of the middle-Váh River region. It became infamous thanks to the “blood-thirsty” countess Elisabeth Bathory who lived in the late 16^th and early 17^th century. It is reported that the countess ordered to slay 600 young virgins and bathed in their blood to forever preserve her youth and beauty.

The castle was conquered in 1708 and burnt down by the armies of Francis Rákoczi. Since then, the castle has gradually turned into ruins. After the renovation in 2012 – 2014, the castle is again open to the public.

The nearby Draškovič Mansion houses a museum that besides documenting the history also introduces the folk culture and traditions of Čachtice.

DISTANCE FROM TRENČÍN: 35 km

HOW TO GO THERE: By car from Trenčín, direction Nové Mesto nad Váhom. Enter village Čachtice and park at a designated parking below the castle. From there, walk for 15 minutes toward the castle. By bus or train to Nové Mesto nad Váhom, then by bus to Čachtice. From the bus stop walk for 45 minutes to the castle.

GPS: 48°43’26” N, 17°45’42” E

OPENING HOURS: see cachtickyhrad.eu

ENTRANCE FEE: see cachtickyhrad.eu

CONTACT
Čachtický hrad
Tel: +421 (0)903 715 406, +421 (0)32 740 10 14
E-mail: hrad@cachtice.sk