Pernštejn Castle is a Gothic castle in Nedvědice, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic, and a filming location for Nosferatu (2024), Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) and Snow White: A Tale of Terror (1997) among other productions. Built in 1285. It is owned by Czech state (National Heritage Institute).
Location: 592 62 Nedvědice, Czech Republic, Nedvědice, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic
Verified facts
- Appeared in Nosferatu (movie, 2024)
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4935, SRC-4936, SRC-5266, SRC-5267 - Appeared in Nosferatu the Vampyre (movie, 1979)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4937, SRC-4936, SRC-7521, SRC-7522, SRC-9854 - Located in Nedvědice, South Moravian Region
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4935, SRC-4938 - Built in 1285
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-4935, SRC-4935, SRC-5268, SRC-5269, SRC-7523, SRC-7524 - Architectural style: Gothic
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4935, SRC-4938 - Owned by Czech state (National Heritage Institute)
confidence 85/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-4935, SRC-4938, SRC-5270, SRC-5271, SRC-7524, SRC-7525 - Historic designation: National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4935, SRC-4938, SRC-5272, SRC-5273 - Appeared in Snow White: A Tale of Terror (movie, 1997)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2386, SRC-10600 - Appeared in Van Helsing (movie, 2004)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2386, SRC-10601, SRC-11094 - Appeared in Wanted (movie, 2008)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2386, SRC-10602, SRC-11093
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10600 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_White:_A_Tale_of_Terror (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10601 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/v/Van-Helsing.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10602 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/w/Wanted-2008.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11093 — Czech Film Commission — Wanted (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11094 — Czech Film Commission — Van Helsing (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2386 — Expats.cz — Czech castles you can see in films (Tier 2, news; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4935 — Wikipedia – Pernštejn Castle (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4936 — Empire – Robert Eggers' Nosferatu same castle as Herzog (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4937 — Movie-Locations.com – Nosferatu (1979) (Tier 3, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4938 — VisitCzechia – Pernštejn Castle (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5266 — Galerie Magazine (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5267 — The Scotsman (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5268 — Every Castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5269 — Private Prague Guide (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5270 — Radio Prague International (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5271 — South Moravia (official tourism) (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5272 — Údolí historie (Svratka Valley) (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5273 — Ancient History Sites (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5274 — Tripomatic (Tier 3, travel_guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5623 — Mikroregion Pernštejnsko — Hrad Pernštejn (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5624 — Firmy.cz — Státní hrad Pernštejn (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7521 — IMDb: Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) – Filming & production locations (Tier 2, film-database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7522 — Reelstreets: Nosferatu the Vampyre (Tier 3, film-location-catalog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7523 — Czech-American TV (CATVUSA): Pernstejn Castle (Tier 2, editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7524 — Mikroregion Pernštejnsko (official microregion tourism site): English (Tier 2, regional-tourism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7525 — National Heritage Institute (Národní památkový ústav): National Cultural Monuments (Tier 1, official-heritage; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9854 — Wikipedia – Nosferatu the Vampyre (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
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: Open seasonally Apr-Oct; closed to public 3 Nov 2025-3 Apr 2026. See site for monthly hours.
Admission: Full tour (80 min): Adult 260 CZK, senior/youth/disabled 210 CZK, child (6-17) 80 CZK, under-5 free. Short tour 220 CZK; Four Courtyards (self-guided) 60 CZK.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Nosferatu filmed?
Pernštejn Castle, in Nedvědice, South Moravian Region, is a real-world filming location used for Nosferatu. This property has also appeared on screen in Nosferatu the Vampyre, Snow White: A Tale of Terror, Van Helsing, Wanted.
Where was Nosferatu the Vampyre filmed?
Pernštejn Castle, in Nedvědice, South Moravian Region, is a real-world filming location used for Nosferatu the Vampyre. This property has also appeared on screen in Nosferatu, Snow White: A Tale of Terror, Van Helsing, Wanted.
Where was Snow White: A Tale of Terror filmed?
Pernštejn Castle, in Nedvědice, South Moravian Region, is a real-world filming location used for Snow White: A Tale of Terror. This property has also appeared on screen in Nosferatu, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Van Helsing, Wanted.
Where was Van Helsing filmed?
Pernštejn Castle, in Nedvědice, South Moravian Region, is a real-world filming location used for Van Helsing. This property has also appeared on screen in Nosferatu, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Snow White: A Tale of Terror, Wanted.
Can you visit Pernštejn Castle?
Yes — Pernštejn Castle is open to the public. Hours: Open seasonally Apr-Oct; closed to public 3 Nov 2025-3 Apr 2026. See site for monthly hours.. Admission: Full tour (80 min): Adult 260 CZK, senior/youth/disabled 210 CZK, child (6-17) 80 CZK, under-5 free. Short tour 220 CZK; Four Courtyards (self-guided) 60 CZK..
Where is Pernštejn Castle located?
Pernštejn Castle is located in Nedvědice, South Moravian Region.