Opening hours
Návštěvní doba je stanovena pro každý prohlídkový okruh. Časy označují začátek první a začátek poslední prohlídky v daný den.
Mimořádné okruhy lze po domluvě zařadit i mimo návštěvní dobu daného okruhu.
1. The Castle – life in late medieval castle (basic tour)
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 6.-30. 6. | tue–fri | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| 1. 6.-30. 6. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 17.00 |
| 1. 7.-31. 8. | tue–sun | 9.30 – 17.00 |
| 1. 9.-30. 9. | tue–fri | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 1. 9.-30. 9. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| 1. 10.-31. 10. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 1. 11.-31. 12. | closed | |
The first tour introduces the historical and architectural development of the Švihov Castle, presenting its ceremonial rooms, which show the life of the nobility at a noble residence in the 16th century. The tour begins in the Red Bastion, continues through the Entrance Hall to the Banqueting hall...
Information about starting times of individual tours can be found in their descriptions
2. The Kitchen and castle background
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 6.-30. 6. | tue–sun | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 1. 7.-31. 8. | tue–sun | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| 1. 9.-30. 9. | tue–sun | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 1. 10.-31. 10. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 1. 11.-31. 12. | closed | |
The second tour introduces the administrative rooms of the castle, i.e. areas which were designated for the attendants: the inner yard, the Cellars, the Guardroom, the Hetman’s Office and the Black Kitchen. Czech guide tour only. Booklet in foreign language available.
Information about starting times of individual tours can be found in their descriptions
3. The Tower – from ruin to cultural heritage
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 5.-30. 6. | tue–sun | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 1. 7.-31. 8. | tue–sun | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| 1. 9.-30. 9. | tue–sun | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 1. 10.-31. 10. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 1. 11.-31. 12. | closed | |
The third tour gives visitors an insight into the heritage renovation of the castle, showing them many preserved structural elements of the tower and unseen yet. The top floor provides an unexpected view of the town and the Úhlava river valley. Inaccessible for children under 6 years, for...
Information about starting times of individual tours can be found in their descriptions
4. The Castle – life in late medieval castle (basic tour)
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 5.-30. 6. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| 1. 7.-31. 8. | tue–sun | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| 1. 9.-30. 9. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| 1. 10.-31. 12. | closed | |
The first tour introduces the historical and architectural development of the Švihov Castle, presenting its ceremonial rooms, which show the life of the nobility at a noble residence in the 16th century. The tour begins in the Red Bastion, continues through the Entrance Hall to the Banqueting hall...
Information about starting times of individual tours can be found in their descriptions
5. Castle without barriers
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 4.-31. 10. | thu–sun | 12.00 – 13.00 |
This completely new form of tour offers a view of all accessible areas using projection technology. It is designed primarily for visitors who cannot visit all the interior of the castle due to movement restrictions. The tour also includes normally inaccessible areas and an aerial view of the...
Information about starting times of individual tours can be found in their descriptions
6. The secret of Cinderella's shoe
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 6.-30. 6. | sat–sun | 10.30 – 16.30 |
| 1. 7.-31. 8. | tue–sun | 10.30 – 16.30 |
| 1. 9.-30. 9. | sat–sun | 10.30 – 16.00 |
| 1. 10.-31. 10. | sat–sun | 10.30 – 15.00 |
| 1. 11.-31. 12. | closed | |
The exhibition tour dedicated to Cinderella, who lived at the Švihov Castle in the Czech film Three Nuts for Cinderella. The tour is individual. The exhibition is located in the White Bastion, which has a separate entrance directly from the large castle courtyard.
Information about starting times of individual tours can be found in their descriptions