Pětipsy: Castle, Natural Monument and Sámova říše

Pětipsy combines a castle with a complex architectural history and the Vinařský rybník Natural Monument with a diverse wetland landscape. The castle brings together medieval history and an exhibition clearly limited to a specific period; at the pond, the species-rich birdlife takes center stage. If you would like to balance culture and nature during your trip, the town offers two distinct focal points.

Pětipsy Castle and Its Architectural History

Pětipsy Castle is a four-winged, multi-storey building with partial basementing. Its complex architectural history extends from the early 13th to the 19th century. The protected castle complex includes former moats and fortification embankments, as well as a bridge.

On 3 May 1958, Pětipsy Castle was entered in the state register as an endangered protected monument; it bears registration number 39733/5-676. The statue of the Virgin Mary in Pětipsy is also registered as a cultural monument, under registration number 25787/6-677.

Wetland Landscape at Vinařský rybník

The Vinařský rybník Natural Monument also extends into the cadastral area of Pětipsy. The shallow, overgrown pond protects reed and waterside vegetation. The wetland habitats include eutrophic standing waters with reed beds (M1.1) and valley floodplains with ash and alder trees (L2.2). The species-rich birdlife includes the western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus), Eurasian bittern (Botaurus stellaris), spotted crake (Porzana porzana), water rail (Rallus aquaticus), northern shoveler (Spatula clypeata), and great reed warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus). For nature days with children, this diversity provides a specific opportunity to discover habitats and bird species together.

Sámova říše at the Castle

The interactive permanent exhibition Sámova říše is located at Pětipsy Castle from 12 August 2025 to 31 December 2026 and is suitable for children. It presents the 7th century and covers, among other things, the Slavs, the Franks, trade during that period, and the battle at the legendary Wogastisburg. For this exhibition, access to the castle complex is through the rear gate from the direction of the railway station.

From Castle to Lignite Mining Region

In 1332, King John I pledged the area in question to Friedrich von Egerberg. He built a fortified castle there, which became the seat of the Pětipeský z Chýš a Egerberka noble family. Later, a total of eleven mines operated in the cadastral area of the municipality of Pětipsy; as a result, Pětipsy became the largest center of coal mining in the Chomutov area. Pětipsy gave its name to the entire lignite region, the Pětipská Basin.

When looking for accommodation, you can therefore first determine the character of your stay: the castle and exhibition represent cultural history, while Vinařský rybník represents nature observation. These different focal points help you choose the desired rhythm for your days in Pětipsy.

Discover More Destinations

If you would like to extend your travel planning to other destinations, you can also find Strupčice, Horní Halze, Pesvice, Klášterec Nad Ohří, Údlice, Všestudy, Kovářská and Všehrdy.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Chomutov.