Karlštejn (Beroun District)

Karlštejn
Aerial view of Karlštejn with the castle
Karlštejn
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°55′56″N 14°10′31″E / 49.93222°N 14.17528°E / 49.93222; 14.17528
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictBeroun
First mentioned1348
Area
  Total
12.08 km2 (4.66 sq mi)
Elevation
345 m (1,132 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
  Total
824
  Density68/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
267 18
Websitewww.mestys-karlstejn.cz

Karlštejn is a market town in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants. It is known for the medieval Karlštejn Castle, which is protected as a national cultural monument and is among the most visited tourist destinations in the country.