Tupadly – Castle History, Chapel and Brewing Tradition

Tupadly Between Castle History and Brewing Tradition

Tupadly combines historical traces, protected architecture, a vibrant brewing history and a child-friendly cycling route. If you are looking for a place with culture, regional beer and active exploration for your trip through the Czech Republic, you will find several different points of interest here. The history of the place goes back a long way: Tupadly was first mentioned in 1242, while the local fortress is explicitly documented in 1371.

Historical Testimonies in the Village

The castle in Tupadly is a protected immovable cultural monument. The original fortress was converted into an early Baroque castle between 1636 and 1640. The castle is not open to visitors; nevertheless, its history remains an important part of the village’s character. In addition, Tupadly is registered as an archaeological area with documented or reasonably expected archaeological finds from the Neolithic period, the Lusatian culture, as well as the Middle Ages and the modern era.

Other sights in Tupadly include a Baroque gate and a pavilion. The Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk dates from the 19th century and was restored at the beginning of the 21st century. It stands in the centre of Tupadly on a small village square opposite the Baroque gate by the castle. Unlike the castle, the chapel is freely accessible, providing you with a specific place for a cultural and historical discovery in the centre.

Brewery with Tour and Tasting

A distinctive aspect of Tupadly is the history of Pivovar Tupadly, whose first mentions date back to 1735. The brewery offers tours with expert explanations through the production area, followed by a beer tasting. Advance reservations are required. The regular selection includes the pale lager “Tupadelská 10°” for CZK 105 per 1.5 l, the pale lager “Tupadelská 11°” for CZK 110 per 1.5 l, the dark lager “Tupadelská 12°” for CZK 120 per 1.5 l and the strong beer “Tupadelská 13°” for CZK 120 per 1.5 l. The tasting selection ranges from pale lagers through a dark variety to the strong beer; depending on the type, prices range from CZK 105 to 120 per 1.5 l.

Cycling Through Tupadly

The CKH11 cycling route passes through Tupadly and is suitable for children. At 66.3 km long, with a possible deviation of ±5%, it provides a clearly defined basis for planning your excursion. If you are planning the route with children, you can factor its length and the possible deviation of ±5% into your day’s itinerary.

Further Places for Your Research

For further searches for suitable destinations, you can also look at Úmonín, Chlístovice, Soběšín, Svatý Mikuláš, Vinaře, Sudějov, Vlkaneč and Uhlírské Janovice as well.

For the higher-level travel overview: Kutná Hora District.