Join the Festivities at Svojanov Castle’s Carnival Celebration This Saturday

On Saturday, 21 February 2026, Svojanov Castle will welcome everyone to a fun-filled carnival. The festivities will kick off with a parade featuring a horse-drawn carriage and music from the DH Veseláci band. This parade will start at 11 a.m. from the Church of St. Peter and Paul in Svojanov and conclude with a lively carnival celebration in the castle courtyard. The event is being organized in partnership with the Letohrad association Honorata, which will showcase a collection of traditional masks that feature their own unique characters. These masks embody the joyous spirit of carnival and the ancient folk tales that celebrate the arrival of spring.

In the castle courtyard, attendees can also enjoy a charming theatre performance that is entertaining for both children and adults. There will be plenty of traditional carnival treats, music, dancing, and a lot of fun for people of all ages. Don’t miss out on workshops where you can create your own mask. The program will also feature a popular raffle with exciting prizes to win.

Choose from a variety of tours

Svojanov Castle, which is part of the town of Polička, will be open to visitors every weekend from 28 February to 1 March, operating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In April, the castle will be accessible every day except for Mondays. As a former royal residence, it offers three tours, two of which provide expert commentary. In tour A, history enthusiasts can explore the castle’s palace and learn about the lifestyle in Svojanov during the 19th century. Visitors will be able to view furnished rooms, lounges, a dining room, and a kitchen, all enhanced with period costumes.

Circuit B is focused on the medieval period. Guests will discover the castle’s oldest sections dating back to the 13th century, and in the torture chamber, they will hear chilling accounts of torture methods. In the armorers’ house, they will glimpse the daily lives of the castle’s garrison. This tour also includes an exhibition featuring marionettes that tell stories of actual people who once lived in the castle.

For those who just want to unwind, tour C is available. This tour allows visitors to wander through the picturesque outdoor castle grounds, including the distinctive Gothic garden, the courtyard, the ramparts, the remnants of the Renaissance palace, and various lookout points. Guests can also potentially climb the 26-meter-tall watchtower for stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Events at Svojanov Castle

Throughout the year, Svojanov Castle will host many engaging events such as night tours (27 and 28 March), spring celebrations (4 and 5 April), a castle fair (9 and 10 May), and a reenactment of the Thirty Years’ War (29 and 30 August). The castle is also featuring an exhibition about bees, borrowed from the Sladovna in Písek.

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