On the Castle with Pavel Trávníček

Name: On the Castle with Pavel Trávníček
Start: 2026-07-09T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-09T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Vodní hrad Švihov

took place · 9 Jul 2026

Švihov Water Castle, Švihov

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Pavel Trávníček returns to Švihov Castle, known as the film home of Cinderella. In a talk show moderated by Jiří Vaníček, he will share memories of filming the legendary fairy tale and stories from his acting career.

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: Pavel Trávníček

The prince from the beloved Czech fairy tale Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973) - a film that draws millions of viewers across Europe every Christmas season. Trávníček is also a theatre director and one of the most sought-after dubbing actors in Czech cinema.

70+

film and television roles since 1971

160+

television films in career

What's new

2026-01
Trávníček underwent a complex four-hour heart surgery - quadruple bypass - at Na Homolce Hospital and was transferred to the ICU; his wife Monika confirmed that the operation was successful.
2025-07
During a routine check-up, doctors detected a dangerous cardiac arrhythmia in Trávníček; the next day, a pacemaker was implanted at a specialized clinic.
2025-10
Trávníček celebrated his 75th birthday at a Prague hotel in the presence of dozens of celebrities; he arrived at the celebration in a new rolls-royce.

Tracks

Tři oříšky pro Popelku (1973)Main role of a prince - an international Christmas classic watched annually in Czechia, Germany, Norway and other countries

Třetí princ (1982/1983)Again alongside Libuše Šafránková; Trávníček played two roles here - the prince-twins Jaromír and Jaroslav

Přítelkyně z domu smutku (1993)Television series, one of the more prominent roles outside the fairy tale genre

DO-RE-MI (TV Nova, 1998-)Popular musical entertainment show that he hosted together with Sabína Laurinová

About: Jiří Vaníček

A seasoned presenter with a career spanning Czechoslovak Television news, the editor-in-chief's desk at Sport daily and seventeen years at Žofín Palace, Vaníček brings leading Czech actors and public figures to the stage and draws out stories you won't hear anywhere else.

What's new

2025-05
In May 2025, Vaníček moderated an evening with actor Ondřej Vetchý at the Vrchlický Theatre in Louny.
2024-11
In November 2024, the traditional Křeslo pro hosta programme took place at the Lázeňská kolonáda Congress Centre in Poděbrady with Igor Chmel and moderated by Jiří Vaníček.
2024-01
At the beginning of 2024, Vaníček moderated the New Year programme Na kus řeči with violin virtuoso Pavel Šporcl in Brandýs nad Labem.

Tracks

Na kus řeči s...author's talk show, since September 2017 touring cultural halls and castles throughout the Czech Republic

Křeslo pro hostaspa talk show with a long-standing tradition, regularly in Poděbrady and other cities

Na kus řeči s... (kniha)book adaptation of experiences from a moderator's career

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