Water Castle Švihov
Vodní hrad Švihov
Cafe
Wheelchair accessible
Water castle Švihov is an imposing, stately, and beautiful work of architecture that combines Renaissance and Gothic styles. It captivates visitors with its unrelenting charm and offers a lifetime of discovery and fascination, as described by Andrea Bezděková.

🏰 A magnificent historical water castle where Renaissance meets Gothic.
✨ Captivates visitors with its charm, offering a lifetime of discovery and fascination.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Explore representative rooms of a medieval castle on the basic tour.
🍽️ Discover the interesting service areas, from cellars to the smoke kitchen.
⬆️ Climb the five-storey tower for historical insights and panoramic views of the Úhlava River valley.
🚣‍♀️ Enjoy a unique boat tour around the castle walls on the water moat.
🧚‍♀️ Visit the exhibition dedicated to the famous Czech film 'Three Nuts for Cinderella', filmed here.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with a play corner for children.
🚲 Cyclist-friendly with stands and basic repair tools.

Why Avoid

🚫 Pets are strictly forbidden inside the castle, only allowed in the yard and neighborhood.
⚠️ Some tours (like the tower and boat) are weather-dependent.
🍽️ Only basic refreshments are served; no cooked meals.

⏰ Hours

  • The Castle Tour:
    • Jul-Aug: Tue–Sun 9:30 – 17:00
    • Sep: Tue–Sun 10:00 – 16:00
    • Oct (until 25th): Sat–Sun 10:00 – 15:00
    • Oct (26th-Nov 2nd): Mon–Sun 10:00 – 15:00
    • Nov-Dec: Closed
  • The Kitchen Tour:
    • Jul-Aug: Tue–Sun 11:00 – 16:10
    • Sep-Oct: Sat–Sun 11:10 – 14:10
    • Nov-Dec: Closed
  • The Tower Tour:
    • Jul-Aug: Tue–Sun 10:30 – 16:30
    • Sep-Oct: Sat–Sun 10:10 – 15:00
    • Oct 28th: Tue 10:10 – 15:00
    • Nov 1st-2nd: Sat–Sun 11:00 – 15:00
    • Nov-Dec: Closed
  • The Boat Tour:
    • Jul-Aug: Tue–Sun 10:00 – 16:30
    • Sep: Sat–Sun 10:00 – 15:30
    • Oct-Dec: Closed
  • Cinderella's Shoe Exhibition:
    • Jul-Aug: Tue–Sun 10:30 – 16:30
    • Sep: Sat–Sun 10:30 – 15:30
    • Oct (until 26th): Sat–Sun 10:30 – 15:00
    • Oct (27th-Nov 2nd): Mon–Sun 10:30 – 15:00
    • Nov-Dec: Closed

🎟️ Cost

  • The Castle Tour: Adults 220 Kč, Seniors/Youth/ZTP 180 Kč, Children (6-17) 70 Kč, Children (under 5) Free.
  • The Kitchen Tour: Adults 160 Kč, Seniors/Youth/ZTP 130 Kč, Children (6-17) 50 Kč, Children (under 5) Free.
  • The Tower Tour: Adults 160 Kč, Seniors/Youth/ZTP 130 Kč, Children (6-17) 50 Kč, Children (under 5) Free.
  • The Boat Tour: All ages 100 Kč, Children (under 5) Free.
  • Cinderella's Shoe Exhibition: Adults 120 Kč, Seniors/Youth/ZTP 100 Kč, Children (6-17) 40 Kč, Children (under 5) Free.
  • 💳 Payment cards and cash accepted.
  • Groups often require reservations.

🅿️ Parking

  • Available approximately 100m away in the town square.
  • About a two-minute walk to the castle.
  • Three-hour parking costs 20 CZK.

♿ Accessibility

  • Barrier-free access to the yard and outdoor tavern tables.
  • Ramp access to the gallery, cash desk, castle's ground floor, and grange.

🐾 Pets

  • Allowed in the castle yard and surrounding neighborhood.
  • Strictly forbidden inside the castle buildings.

🚲 Cyclists

  • Welcome! Bicycle stands and basic repair tools available.
  • Bike safekeeping service provided.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Child facilities

  • A play corner for children is available at the cash desk.

☕ Refreshments

  • Tavern offers basic refreshments: cold/hot beverages, soups, nibbles.
  • Cooked meals are not served.
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historicalcastlewater-castlefamily-friendlytoursoutdoorcultural-heritagefilm-locationmuseumczech-republic