Castle in Velké Losiny, Renaissance château in Velké Losiny, Czech Republic

The castle in Velké Losiny is a three-winged Renaissance structure surrounding a central courtyard with an octagonal tower at its center. The building combines early Renaissance style with later Baroque modifications that developed across its centuries of use.

A Gothic water fortress probably from the 14th century stood here before the Žerotín family acquired it in 1496. From 1580 to 1589 Johann von Žerotín had a three-winged Renaissance castle with an arcaded courtyard built on the site. In 1678–1696 the castle was the scene of the Groß Ullersdorf witch trials, which claimed 56 lives, among them the priest Kryštof Lautner; Jan Jáchym of Žerotín ended them in 1696 and added two-storey Baroque wings with arcaded galleries.

The chapel displays religious frescoes from the 18th century that reflect the family's faith and devotion. The rooms throughout the building show how nobility lived and conducted daily life here across centuries.

The castle is accessible through guided tours that take visitors through rooms featuring Renaissance and Baroque elements while explaining the building's evolution. Regular opening hours are maintained, so it helps to check schedules in advance as times can vary by season.

The castle holds a collection of paintings by Italian, Flemish and Dutch masters, along with an arms collection. The dining hall, the knights' hall with its coffered ceiling and the ancestral hall with portraits of the Žerotín family are singled out for attention.