Cerninské Kratochvíle

Name: Cerninské Kratochvíle
Start: 2026-07-04T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-06T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Vodní hrad Švihov

took place · 4 Jul 2026

Švihov Water Castle, Švihov

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Medieval festivities at the Water Castle Švihov complex featuring a historical programme and entertainment for the whole family.

About the venue: Švihov Water Castle

Švihov Water Castle is a late Gothic national cultural monument in the Klatovy district, first recorded in 1375. It was rebuilt in its current form in 1480–1489 under Půta Švihovský z Rýzmberka, with the renowned architect Benedikt Rejt contributing to its fortifications. Designed as an artificial island protected by two water moats, it ranked among the finest fortresses of its era. Administered by the National Heritage Institute, it hosts cultural events and is famous as a filming location for the 1973 fairy tale Three Wishes for Cinderella.

Žižkova 1, 340 12 Švihov Get directions

About the festival: Cerninské Kratochvíle

2016+

tradition of action from

9:30-17:00

daily operations

Good to know

Event dates: July 4-6, 2026
Opening hours: 9:30-17:00
The program takes place directly within the castle tour route
The performance takes place in the castle's Dance Hall
Performers: historical dance group Danza Alegre and musical ensemble Gemini Musicales
Suitable for the whole family, including children
Admission: included in the price of a standard castle tour ticket (current prices at hrad-svihov.cz)
Location: Svihov Water Castle, Klatovy district, Plzen Region

What's new

2026-06
The Cerninské kratochvíle event is confirmed for 2026 on the dates July 4-6, again as part of the castle tour route.

Here's how it looked last time

2026

Photo: Národní památkový ústav

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