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Labyrintharium in the château park
approx. 200 m
A complex of about a dozen mazes and labyrinths opened in 2007 in the English park, designed by the British maze architect Adrian Fisher. Entry is charged.
Photo: Fry72, CC BY-SA 4.0
Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat: stay beside the Baroque château in Loučeň
Loučeň is a small market town north of Nymburk whose Baroque château grew out of a medieval fortress first mentioned in 1223. Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat is listed in the town centre, about 200 metres from the château, and offers an indoor pool, sauna, two restaurants and a daily breakfast. The English-style park next door holds the Labyrintharium, a collection of mazes opened in 2007.
At a glance
- Location
- Loučeň, Nymburk district (Central Bohemia), about 12 km north of Nymburk
- Accommodation
- A château-style hotel described by Expedia as luxurious, listed about 200 metres from Loučeň Château; the listing does not say whether it is inside the château building
- Highlights
- Indoor pool, sauna and massage, two restaurants and a bar, breakfast included, garden and terrace, bicycle hire, free Wi-Fi
- Guest rating
- 7.6/10 from 11 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from 2 pm · check-out at 12 noon
- Good to know
- No pets · no lift · limited parking (outdoor spaces, charged) · airport transfer available at extra cost
Staying at Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat: what the stay is like
Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat is presented by Expedia as a château in a luxurious style, with wellness at its heart. Guests can use an indoor pool (open from 7 am to 10 pm), a sauna and massage, and relax in a garden with sun loungers by the pool, a terrace, a barbecue and a picnic area. Two restaurants serve regional cuisine, and there is also a bar and lounge.
The rooms are described with parquet flooring, soundproofing, high-quality bedding, bathrobes and slippers, a private bathroom, a safe, a desk, a kettle, satellite TV and central heating. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and room service, daily housekeeping, dry cleaning and a concierge are listed. A breakfast is included every day.
For business or celebrations the property also has a conference room and a banquet hall. Bicycles can be hired, an electric-vehicle charging point is on site, and staff can help plan tours and buy tickets.
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The history of Loučeň Château
- 1223 – The first written mention of a fortress at Loučeň, which is also taken as the first mention of the village.
- 1612 – The fortress and surrounding villages come to Václav Berka of Dubá, a wealthy nobleman who later fled after the Battle of White Mountain.
- 1704–1713 – Karel Arnošt of Wallenstein rebuilds the run-down fortress as a Baroque château and adds a chapel, later converted into the church of the Assumption.
- 1809 – Maximilian of Thurn and Taxis becomes the owner through marriage into the Fürstenberg family.
- 1813 – The château hosts Emperor Francis I of Austria and Tsar Alexander I of Russia.
- 1828 – Work begins on the English landscape park.
- 1893 – In the park, Prince Erich of Thurn and Taxis forms the first Czech football team, which played its first match in Prague that April.
- 1899 – The American writer Mark Twain visits the château on his European tour.
- 2000–2007 – After a complete reconstruction of château and park, the château reopens to visitors on 7 July 2007.
The château stands on the site of a medieval fortress. Its Baroque form dates from the early 18th century, and the Catholic church of the Assumption, linked to the château, goes back to a 14th-century church according to Wikipedia. The château and church have been protected as a cultural monument of Czechia.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries the Thurn und Taxis family, known for its postal services, made Loučeň a social and artistic meeting place; guests included the poets Rainer Maria Rilke and Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Electricity arrived in 1911, the interiors first opened to the public in 1929, and after the Second World War the château passed to the Ministry of Defence before its modern restoration.
Facilities and services at Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms
- High-quality bedding, bathrobes and slippers
- Private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries
- Safe, desk, kettle and satellite TV
- Soundproofed rooms with parquet flooring
- Central heating and daily housekeeping
Food & drink
- Breakfast included every day
- Two restaurants serving regional cuisine
- Bar and lounge
- Room service
- Picnic area and barbecue
Wellness & leisure
- Indoor pool (open 7 am to 10 pm)
- Sauna
- Massage and wellness treatments
- Sun loungers by the pool
- Bicycle hire
- Garden and terrace
Services
- Concierge and tour planning with ticket purchase
- Laundry, dry cleaning and luggage storage
- Safe at reception
- Conference room and banquet hall
- Airport transfer (extra cost)
- Electric-vehicle charging point
Where Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat is: Loučeň in Central Bohemia
Loučeň is a market town of around 1,400 inhabitants in the Nymburk district, in the Central Bohemian Region, about twelve kilometres north of Nymburk. According to Expedia’s coordinates, the property is only about 200 metres from the château and its park.
Within the park the Labyrintharium offers a dozen mazes, and further afield you can visit Dětenice Château (about 14 km), the spa town of Poděbrady (about 18 km) and the sandstone rock towns of the Bohemian Paradise (about 28 km). Expedia also mentions Liblice Château among the sights of the region.
Křinec railway station is about 13 minutes away by car, and Prague Václav Havel Airport is about 85 minutes away by car, according to the listing. A restaurant is a one-minute walk from the property.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from the property)
| Loučeň Château and the church of the Assumption | approx. 200 m |
| Labyrintharium (mazes in the park) | approx. 200 m |
| Milovice (town) | approx. 12 km |
| Dětenice Château | approx. 14 km |
| Lysá nad Labem (town) | approx. 17 km |
| Poděbrady | approx. 18 km |
| Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj) | approx. 28 km |
| Karlova Koruna Château | approx. 34 km |
| Kutná Hora (St Barbara’s Church) | approx. 42 km |
Distances are calculated as the crow flies; driving times to the station and the airport are taken from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Loučeň Château
Dětenice Château
approx. 14 km
A fortress first recorded in 1404, rebuilt in the Renaissance and again in late Baroque style in 1762–1765. A château brewery and beer museum belong to the estate.
Photo: Jan Pešula, CC BY-SA 2.5
Poděbrady and its château
approx. 18 km
A spa town on the Elbe. Přemysl Otakar II built a stone castle here in 1262–1268, later rebuilt as the château that stands on the river bank today.
Photo: Ilya Rudomilov, CC BY 2.5
Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj)
approx. 28 km
A protected landscape of rock towns, forests and castles, and the only UNESCO Global Geopark in Czechia, about 60 km north-east of Prague.
Photo: NOvYl, public domain
Karlova Koruna Château, Chlumec nad Cidlinou
approx. 34 km
One of the most important Baroque buildings in Czechia, on a hill in Chlumec nad Cidlinou. It houses an exhibition on the Kinský family and their Kinský horses.
Photo: MartinVeselka, CC BY-SA 4.0
St Barbara’s Church, Kutná Hora
approx. 42 km
One of the best-known Gothic churches in central Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, begun in 1388 and completed only in 1905.
Photo: Thomas Ledl, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Who is Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat for?
Couples seeking relaxation
An indoor pool, a sauna, massage and a garden make it a good base for a restful château weekend.
Families
The château park with its mazes is a short walk away, and the listing is described as family-friendly.
Culture and history fans
A Baroque château with guided tours, Dětenice, Poděbrady and the Gothic church of Kutná Hora are all within reach.
Events and business guests
A conference room and a banquet hall are listed, along with room service and a concierge.
Good to know before booking Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat
- Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is at 12 noon.
- Pets are not allowed.
- There is no lift.
- Parking is limited and uses outdoor spaces for a small nightly charge; an electric-vehicle charging point is on site.
- Airport transfer is available at an extra cost, and Prague Václav Havel Airport is about 85 minutes away by car.
- The indoor pool is open from 7 am to 10 pm.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat?
Yes. Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat in Loučeň is bookable via Expedia, which describes it as a château in a luxurious style. It is listed about 200 metres from Loučeň Château.
Does Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat have a pool?
Yes, there is an indoor pool, open from 7 am to 10 pm, as well as a sauna.
Are pets allowed?
No. According to Expedia, pets are not allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is at 12 noon.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a breakfast is included every day according to the listing, and two restaurants and a bar are on site.
How far is it from Prague airport?
About 85 minutes by car to Prague Václav Havel Airport according to Expedia; an airport transfer is offered at extra cost.
Photos of the rooms, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Chateau Loucen Garden Retreat listing on Expedia.
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