Castle Wedding Venues in Czech Republic | 122 venues

This baroque palace in the very centre of Vienna, just a few steps from the Parliament and the Hofburg, ranks among the city's most prestigious wedding addresses. Ornate halls with stucco and chandeliers hold up to a thousand guests, accommodating anything from an intimate ceremony to a grand banquet. The palace has its own garden of around five thousand square metres, ideal for a summer ceremony or an outdoor reception. Its central location makes transport and accommodation easy for wedding guests.

This private château lies just twenty-five kilometres south of Vienna, surrounded by a thirty-hectare park with a rose garden and a pond. The ceremony can be held in the historic halls, in the rose garden, or out in the open parkland, with the reception hosted, if wanted, in a bespoke marquee. On site there are ten suites and apartments, plus further rooms in the hunting lodge, so the wedding party can stay right there. Old trees, footbridges and courtyards offer countless spots for wedding photographs.

This eight-hundred-year-old château, now baroque in appearance, stands in the heart of the Weinviertel wine region, an hour's drive from Vienna. Several halls are available for weddings, along with the garden Sala Terrena, the château kitchen and a romantic inner courtyard with a grotto. A church for religious ceremonies is two minutes' walk away, while civil ceremonies are handled by the registry office in Laa an der Thaya. Guests can stay in the château suite and summer rooms, and the reception seats around ninety-six guests.

The extensive Zamek Kliczków, surrounded by landscaped parkland, hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions in historic halls with period atmosphere. The newlyweds and their guests can stay in the on-site hotel, complete with a wellness area, swimming pool and a princely stable, so the celebrations can continue over several days. Wedding photographs can be taken in the castle courtyards or in the park's romantic corners. The castle lies in northern Lower Silesia, easily reached by car via the border town of Görlitz.

Zamek Topacz, just outside Wrocław, is surrounded by an extensive historic park with gardens and meadows suited to an outdoor ceremony. The ballroom seats up to two hundred guests, and a period chapel on site hosts both church and civil ceremonies. Accommodation is spread across several buildings, from the castle itself to a converted granary and forge, so the wedding party can stay together. Its location by a motorway junction south of Wrocław makes it comfortably accessible from the Czech Republic.

The monumental Zamek Książ, above Wałbrzych, is one of the largest castles in Poland, and its terraced gardens provide a spectacular backdrop for a wedding day. The couple has a wedding coordinator at their disposal, along with several banqueting halls and complimentary bridal and groom's suites. On-site accommodation can house a large share of the guests, and a tour of the castle's state rooms can be added to the experience. The castle stands within a landscaped park and is accessible from the Czech border via the Meziměstí crossing.

The palace estate in the village of Minoga, north of Kraków, pairs a historic manor house with its own vineyard and winery. Wedding receptions are held in the original 1898 granary, which seats up to three hundred guests. The gardens and courtyard suit both civil and outdoor ceremonies, and a tasting of the estate's own wine is included. Its regional character and rural calm make it an original setting, around half an hour's drive from Kraków.

This historic palace in Balice, near Kraków, stands just a few kilometres from both the city and the airport, set within extensive parkland. Four grand halls provide space for the reception and a dance floor for up to a hundred and thirty guests. The surrounding greenery suits an open-air ceremony as well as wedding photography. The venue can also arrange accommodation and transport for guests.

This historic palace in Grodkowice lies about twenty-five kilometres east of Kraków, between Wieliczka and Bochnia. Weddings here have a homely, friendly atmosphere, with a kitchen using home-grown produce. The ceremony can be held inside the palace or outdoors in the garden. Surrounded by greenery, the historic residence offers an intimate setting close to the A4 motorway.

A romantic historic residence on the private Red Island, reached by a 15-minute private boat crossing from Rovinj's old town. The 19th-century Hutterott Castle originally served as a noble family's summer residence and houses a restaurant with two terraces seating up to 150 guests. The ceremony is traditionally held in the castle garden or by the family mausoleum on the neighbouring islet of Maškin.

The oldest castle in Slovenia stands on a rock 130 metres above Lake Bled, with panoramic views of the Julian Alps. The ceremony can be held in the Knights' Hall, the covered Lapidarium on the terrace, or the Gothic chapel, with a historic printing press on hand as a bonus for producing your own marriage certificate. Packages include a medieval show with swordsmen and fire, a champagne sabrage, and bottling your own wine in the castle cellar.

A Gothic and Renaissance castle from the 13th century, standing on a small island in the middle of the Krka river, is among the most romantic venues in Slovenia. The ceremony is held in the castle courtyard, the Knights' Salon, or outside on the terrace overlooking the water, while the reception is hosted on the garden terrace or in the pavilion, with no capacity limit. The hotel is a member of Relais & Châteaux, and its restaurant has been awarded a Michelin Plate.

The landmark of the Slovenian capital hosts more than 400 weddings a year, 15 per cent of which involve couples from abroad. The venues range from the intimate White Hall, through the grand Palatium and Guildhall, to spaces for up to 800 guests, with ceremonies held in the 15th-century Gothic Chapel of St George or in official halls overlooking the castle courtyard. Couples who get engaged at the castle receive a 10 per cent discount on hiring a hall for their subsequent wedding.

Two exceptional venues offer couples a choice: a ceremony deep inside the world's largest tourist cave, amid its silence, arriving aboard the legendary cave train, or a medieval celebration at a castle built directly into a cliff face. Packages include historic rituals, a medieval protocol with a welcome from Erasmus of Predjama, and accommodation at the 4-star Hotel Jama. A covered backup venue on site is available in case of rain.

A 17th-century Renaissance manor house in the heart of the Goriška Brda wine region is an officially registered venue for civil marriages, which are free of charge here. The ceremony, held in the historic Knights' Hall with the coats of arms of noble families, or in the picturesque castle courtyard, provides a dignified setting without the need for any further hire. The vineyard landscape around the castle, with views towards the Italian border, offers a wonderful backdrop for wedding photographs.

A Palladian Renaissance manor house from 1683, on a hill above Vipava, offers panoramic views over the Vipava Valley, its vineyards and the surrounding hills. Catering is provided by the Michelin-listed restaurant Gostilna pri Lojzetu, led by chef Tomaž Kavčič, consistently one of the country's highest-rated restaurants. Celebrations for up to 170 guests take place in the garden or inside the manor house, in historic halls decorated with paintings of the four seasons.

This fairy-tale castle, mirrored in a still lake on the edge of the Snežnik forests, is one of the few Slovenian castles to retain its original furnishings from the second half of the 19th century. Managed by the National Museum of Slovenia, it's a popular venue for civil weddings, set in an authentic historic atmosphere with a landscaped park and tree-lined avenues. Its romantic location amid the nature of south-eastern Slovenia is ideal for smaller, intimate ceremonies away from the tourist crowds.

A historic castle on a peninsula right above Lake Mattsee, about 25 km north of Salzburg. Two grand halls - the Tassilosaal (120 guests) and the Wolf-Dietrich-Saal (130 guests) - both offer views of the lake and surrounding Alpine landscape. Ceremonies can be held outdoors in the courtyard or indoors.

An 18th-century baroque palace right in Salzburg, famous as a filming location for The Sound of Music. A romantic terrace overlooking Hohensalzburg Fortress hosts civil and symbolic ceremonies, while indoors the palace offers historic halls including the Marble Hall, which looks out over the castle pond.

A Renaissance castle dating from the 15th century in the Tyrolean Alps above the Inn valley, featuring authentic frescoes and its own castle chapel. The 180 m² Habsburg Hall, with its painted Habsburg family tree, provides a truly unique historic backdrop; close to the castle, the separate Seminarhof — a beautiful wooden building rented as a whole — offers 16 bedrooms for wedding guests.