Castle in Havířov, Medieval castle in Havířov, Czech Republic

Šumbark is a castle on the border of Havířov's Šumbark and Město districts, first built around 1438 on the site of an earlier fortress. It was rebuilt in Baroque style in 1686 and in Empire style after an 1823 fire. Since 1997 it has housed a hotel, a wedding hall and a small concert hall.

The site began as a medieval fortification and later developed into a noble residence with expanded structures. This transformation reflects the region's changing history, from medieval origins through the industrial development of Upper Silesia.

The building now operates as a hotel while keeping its original architecture alive. Guests can stay in rooms that reflect the site's past and feature traditional design elements.

The property is located in the city area and can be reached at U Koupaliště 2, with the nearby river providing helpful orientation. As an active hotel, it can be visited during operating hours, and visitors should check in advance if special conditions apply for a visit.

The castle chapel of St. Catherine was destroyed in the October 1823 fire, which started in the kitchen. The Neisser family then had the Church of St. Anne built in 1845 on a different site; it stands directly opposite the castle today.