Státní hrad Zvíkov

Om museet

The history of Zvíkov Castle has been linked from the beginning with the Přemyslid royal dynasty. Přemysl Otakar I acquired the rocky spur in 1226; the construction of the castle is best documented under Václav I, and by 1234 the castle was already partly complete. The main construction of the Royal Palace and the fortifications was begun by Přemysl Otakar II, whose building workshop worked at the same time in Písek and in Myšenec. Zvíkov is among the foremost buildings of Czech medieval secular architecture.

After the extinction of the Přemyslids in 1306, the castle was acquired by Jindřich of Rožmberk. It experienced its greatest glory under Charles IV, who had it repaired and liked to stay there; until the completion of Karlštejn, the coronation jewels were temporarily kept here. Afterwards the castle often changed owners; as a pledge it was held mainly by the lords of Rožmberk and the lords of Švamberk. In the Hussite Wars it was besieged by Tábor in 1429 but not taken.

Today the castle is managed by the National Heritage Institute. Visitors walk through the Royal Palace without a guide; the complex also includes the Hlízová věž, the chapel, the outer courtyard (parkán) and places with a view of the confluence of the rivers. The castle has become a well-known setting for filming fairy tales and films.

Højdepunkter

• Gothic Royal Palace from the time of Přemysl Otakar II
• Hlízová věž (Hlízová Tower) and the castle chapel
• location above the confluence of the Vltava and the Otava, views from the castle
• palace tour without a guide, with an exhibition of archaeological finds
• regular boat service Orlík – Zvíkov in season

Permanent udstilling

• Královský palác (základní okruh, bez průvodce) – Tour of the Gothic palace from the time of Přemysl Otakar II, with an exhibition of archaeological finds and access to the terraces.

Ejer

Národní památkový ústav

Entrépriser & rabatter

The price applies to the Royal Palace (tour without a guide, 2026 price list). Payment is possible by card and in cash. Free admission is also granted to holders of free NPÚ tickets, NPÚ employees and holders of the Náš člověk card; school supervision (1 person per 10 children) of school groups is free.

Tilgængelighed

• Delvis kørestolsvenlig
• Elevator: ingen oplysninger
• Handicaptoilet: ingen oplysninger
• Handicapparkering
• Servicehunde tilladt: ingen oplysninger
• Taktile tilbud: ingen oplysninger
• Rundvisninger på tegnsprog: ingen oplysninger
• Letlæste tilbud: ingen oplysninger
• Synstolkning: ingen oplysninger

Assistance is needed for a visit by a wheelchair user. The car park on the outskirts of the village of Zvíkovské Podhradí has disabled parking bays (paid; not operated by the castle management), and from there an asphalt path of about 400 m, sloping downhill, leads to the castle. The site is partly accessible over fine gravel (descent to the landing stage of up to 15%); four viewpoints are not accessible because of the steps. The ground floor of the palace has raised thresholds; the first floor is reached only by the stone staircase.

Børn og familie

Children under 6 enter free; children aged 6–17 pay the reduced admission.

Transport & parkering

The castle lies about 20 km north of Písek. From Prague take the D4, exit no. 74 for Zvíkovské Podhradí. GPS: N 49°26.331′, E 14°11.547′.

Service & spisesteder

• Café
• Museumsbutik

From April to October, souvenirs and light refreshments are sold; from June to September there is the Hradní bistro u Katovny (castle bistro at the Katovna). There are public paid toilets in the outer courtyard.

Arrangementer & udlejning

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