If you've only a few hours to spend outside of Prague, going to Karlštejn is an easy and delightful day trip. The town itself seems to exist mainly to support visitors to the castle, so if you are looking for some Czech authenticity this probably isn’t the one to choose. But for castle lovers and nature lovers, it’s a lovely outing.
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