Water Castle Švihov
Vodní hrad Švihov
Fee required
An imposing, stately, and beautiful water castle combining Renaissance and Gothic styles, captivating visitors with its charm and offering discovery.

📜 Magnificent historical water castle combining Renaissance and Gothic styles.
✨ Captivates visitors with charm, offering discovery and fascination.

Why Go

🚶‍♀️ Explore representative rooms of a medieval castle.
🍽️ Discover interesting service areas, from cellars to smoke kitchen.
⬆️ Climb the five-storey tower for historical insights and panoramic views.
🚣‍♀️ Enjoy a unique boat tour around the castle walls.
🧚‍♀️ Visit the exhibition dedicated to 'Three Nuts for Cinderella'.

Why Avoid

🚫 Pets strictly forbidden inside castle buildings.
⚠️ Some tours (like boat tour) are weather-dependent.
♿ No barrier-free toilets available.
📸 Photography with flash, tripod, or selfie stick forbidden inside.

Tips

🎟️ Online tickets available to guarantee your spot.
🚤 Reservation recommended for the boat tour.
🚲 Cyclists welcome, bike stands and basic repair tools available.

Cost

💰 Adults 100-220 CZK depending on tour, discounts for seniors and youth.

Hours

🕒 Seasonal opening, hours vary by tour; most tours closed November-March.

🅿️ Parking

Available ~100m away in town square, 2-minute walk. 3-hour parking 20 CZK.

Accessibility

♿ Barrier-free access to yard, outdoor tavern tables. Ramp access to gallery, cash desk, ground floor, grange.

Pets

🐾 Allowed in castle yard and surrounding neighborhood on leash. Strictly forbidden inside castle buildings.

Child facilities

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Play corner at cash desk, changing table near toilets.

Refreshments

☕ Tavern offers basic refreshments: cold/hot beverages, soups, nibbles. Cooked meals not served.