Jimlín: Hotels and Accommodation

Nový Hrad in Jimlín features an ensemble of eleven painted Baroque plank ceilings, restored between 2007 and 2013. There are two permanent tours available: the tour of the upper floors includes the Chapel of St. Joseph, while the tour of the lower areas and cellars also leads into the wine and beer cellars of the original castle.

Culture and History

Nový Hrad originated as a stone, palace-like fortress built in the 14th century above Jimlín by the knight Záviš z Jimlína. Numerous cultural and social events take place at Nový Hrad in Jimlín. In front of the complex stands a Baroque statue of St. John of Nepomuk on an ornate pedestal.

The chapel in Jimlín was established in 1853–1854 on a small hill in the village. The new chapel was consecrated on 10 May 1857. East of Jimlín, near Nový Hrad at a crossroads of farm tracks leading to Zeměchy and the local cemetery, there is also a large wayside niche chapel.

Nature and Trails

In the vicinity of Jimlín lies the Pravda castle ruin on a wooded spur above Pnětluky in Džbán Nature Park. The Louny–Jimlín–Pravda (Pnětluky) route passes through Jimlín and then continues via Opočno, Hřivice and Konětopy to the turn-off below Pravda.

Practical Information

Advance registration is recommended for larger groups and to arrange a specific visiting time for Nový Hrad. Jimlín railway station and the Jimlín/Zeměchy bus stop are available for visiting the chapel in Jimlín.

Other Local Pages

Other local pages: Zbrašín, Hříškov, Lenešice, Čeradice U Žatce, Brody, Krásný Dvůr, Tuchořice, Opočno

To the higher-level travel overview: Louny District.