Peleș Castle is a Renaissance castle in Sinaia, Prahova County, Romania, and a filming location for A Christmas Prince (2017) and A Princess for Christmas (2011). Built in 1883, it was designed by Wilhelm von Doderer and Johannes Schultz.
Location: Aleea Peleșului 2, 106100, Sinaia, Prahova County, Romania
Verified facts
- Located in Peleș Royal Domain, Sinaia
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-1715, SRC-1716, SRC-3713, SRC-3714 - Designed by Wilhelm von Doderer and Johannes Schultz
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-1717, SRC-1715 - Built in 1883
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-1715, SRC-1716, SRC-3713, SRC-6313, SRC-6314 - Architectural style: Renaissance
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1715, SRC-1716, SRC-3714 - Historic designation: Historic Monument of Romania; UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List (Royal Residences of Sinaia)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1715, SRC-1717, SRC-1716 - Appeared in A Christmas Prince (movie, 2017)
confidence 80/100 · 10 independent sources · SRC-1718, SRC-3715, SRC-7436, SRC-6316, SRC-8316, SRC-8317, SRC-9120, SRC-1716, SRC-6315, SRC-9038 - Appeared in A Princess for Christmas (tv, 2011)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10432, SRC-10433, SRC-6315
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10432 — https://alluringcreations.co.za/wp/exploring-romanias-top-movie-locations-peles-castle/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10433 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Princess_for_Christmas (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1715 — Royal Residences of Sinaia — UNESCO World Heritage Centre Tentative List (ref. 6764) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1716 — Peleș Castle — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1717 — History of Peleș Castle — Peleș National Museum (official) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1718 — Where Was 'A Christmas Prince' Filmed? — Refinery29 (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3713 — peles.ro (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3714 — britannica.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3715 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5722 — Bucharest Tickets — Peles Castle Location & Directions (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5723 — Trip.com — Peleș Castle (Sinaia) attraction page (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5877 — Visit Romania — Peleș Castle (Tier 2, tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5878 — Europe's Castles — Peles Castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6313 — Romania Tourism — Peles Royal Castle in Sinaia (Tier 2, national tourism portal; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6314 — Bucharest-Tickets — The History of Peles Castle (Tier 3, tourism/ticketing site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6315 — Castel Film Studios — Where Was 'A Christmas Prince' Filmed? (Tier 2, film studio / industry site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6316 — Giggster — Where Was A Christmas Prince Filmed? Romania's Peleș Castle Locations (Tier 3, filming-location guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7436 — CNN: 'A Christmas Prince' stars on the magical appeal of the Netflix franchise (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8316 — Atlas of Wonders — Aldovia, Penglia, the Castle & ALL the locations where A Christmas Prince was filmed (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8317 — World of Wanderlust — Peles Castle: What it is Like to Visit the Real A Christmas Prince Castle (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9038 — Bustle — Where Was 'A Christmas Prince' Filmed? You Can Actually Visit A Part Of Aldovia (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9120 — The List — The Untold Truth Of Netflix's A Christmas Prince (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Wed 10:00am-4:00pm; Thu-Sun 9:15am-4:00pm (timed hourly entry; no entry after 4:00pm). Closed Mon-Tue.
Admission: Adult 100 lei (ground + first floor); students/pupils 25 lei; pensioners 50 lei; under 7 free (under 18 free during school holidays).
Frequently asked questions
Where was A Christmas Prince filmed?
Peleș Castle, in Sinaia, Prahova County, is a real-world filming location used for A Christmas Prince. This property has also appeared on screen in A Princess for Christmas.
Where was A Princess for Christmas filmed?
Peleș Castle, in Sinaia, Prahova County, is a real-world filming location used for A Princess for Christmas. This property has also appeared on screen in A Christmas Prince.
Can you visit Peleș Castle?
Yes — Peleș Castle is open to the public. Hours: Wed 10:00am-4:00pm; Thu-Sun 9:15am-4:00pm (timed hourly entry; no entry after 4:00pm). Closed Mon-Tue.. Admission: Adult 100 lei (ground + first floor); students/pupils 25 lei; pensioners 50 lei; under 7 free (under 18 free during school holidays)..
Who designed Peleș Castle?
Peleș Castle was designed by Wilhelm von Doderer and Johannes Schultz.
Where is Peleș Castle located?
Peleș Castle is located in Sinaia, Prahova County.