Enjoy rowing on the water moat and discover the late medieval castle from another view. Via this extraordinary tour and experience you'll find out interesting details concerning the defence of the Švihov castle. Two boats are available, each with capacity of 3 persons, maximum load 280 kg. Rental of boats is not possible in adverse weather conditions (wind, rain, etc).
Possible stops at the tour:
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 10.-31. 12. | closed | |
| 2025 | ||
| 1. 1.-30. 4. | closed | |
| 1. 5.-31. 5. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 15.30 |
| 1. 6.-30. 6. | tue–fri | 10.00 – 15.30 |
| 1. 6.-30. 6. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 16.30 |
| 1. 7.-31. 8. | tue–sun | 10.00 – 16.30 |
| 1. 9.-30. 9. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 15.30 |
Discover all the representative rooms of a medieval castle from the turn of the 15th and 16th century. You can admire the interiors, for example, in the Red Bastion, in the Lady's Chamber or in the beautiful Ballroom. The guide won't miss the castle Chapel or the Armoury Hall. You'll learn about the castle history and its owners, especially the...
this tour is available today 10.00 – 15.00
220 CZK (full admission) Buy ticket
duration 50 minutes
max. 30 people
reservation needed for groups only
Let's go and check all the food stocks, the guards and the cooks with a burgrave - the keeper of the whole castle. You'll walk through the interesting service area of a medieval castle, from the cellars to the courtyard, to the guardroom and the office, through the baileys into the smoke kitchen. This time you won't visit the beautiful...
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160 CZK (full admission) Buy ticket
duration 40 minutes
max. 15 people
reservation needed for groups only
Let's climb all the five-storey tower with a guide and discover its preserved and yet unseen building elements, such as the old beams of the roof frame. The visit of tower interiors is animated by screening and an unexpected view of the town and the valley of the Úhlava River opens up on the top floor. This tour is physically demanding,...
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160 CZK (full admission) Buy ticket
duration 40 minutes
max. 10 people
reservation needed for groups only
Visit on your own the exposition in White Bastion. It is dedicated to the famous Czech film 'Three Nuts for Cinderella'. This version of fairytale about Cinderella was made into a film 50 years ago and it was shot in the courtyard at Švihov castle. This tour is convenient for families, children or for the movie lovers. You can see some old photos...
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120 CZK, without guide (full admission) Buy ticket
duration 30 minutes
unlimited
reservation needed for groups only