A short walk around the park area at the beautiful Jemniště chateau: 2 km

• Jemniště chateau is a hidden gem a few kilometers southeast of Benešov in central Bohemia. It is privately owned by the Šternberg family who acquired the chateau in the 19th century and continued the develop one of nicest Baroque properties in the country.
• Today, there is a pleasant English park area (there is an entrance fee), which features a mini zoo and a beautifully symmetrical French garden directly behind the imposing chateau building. Guided tours are available inside the property.
• A complete tour around the park area is no more than 2 km long and can be managed with a stroller. There is a pleasant café accessed from the outside courtyard.

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Directions

• Jemniště can be accessed by bus from Benešov. There is a large (paid) car park in front of the chateau
• Access to the park area is through the café off the front courtyard
• Once in the park, follow the perimeter path in a clockwise manner passing the animal areas and finishing in the French garden directly behind the rear of the chateau