From 1744 until the end of World War II, the Vlašim estate was owned by the Auersperg family.

[3][4] The most significant industrial company in Vlašim is Sellier & Bellot, a manufacturer of ammunition.

[8] In the northern part of the territory of Vlašim is a small airport, available for national public traffic.

[9] The castle park hosts an annual festival on 1 May, which is a public holiday in the Czech Republic.

[4]> It is surrounded by a large English landscape garden with many pieces of romantic architecture such as the Chinese pavilion, Old Castle and its three gates.