Svijany Château
Zámek Svijany
Czech republic · Liberec Region — Svijany, near Turnov, in the Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj) · Near Turnov
Renaissance fortress, mid-16th century; rebuilt as a château in the 17th–18th centuries; restored after 2013 · A Renaissance fortress of the mid-16th century rebuilt as a château and restored after 2013 to its appearance at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries
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Quick Facts
- Rooms from
- €109 / night
- Hotel rating
- ★★★ 3-Star Hotel
- Best time
- Year-round
- Nearest city
- Turnov
Stay Here
Hotel Zámek Svijany
★★★ 3-Star HotelRooms are on the upper floors of the château, Svijany 30; ask the hotel which wing your room is in
Booked via Booking.com · Cancellation terms vary by rate
The château's exhibitions can be visited with a ticket in the main season, from April to October; opening times and prices change, so check zameksvijany.cz before you go.
Highlights
- ✦An archaeological survey showed that the site was already settled more than 2,500 years ago, according to Kudy z nudy
- ✦The château grew from a Renaissance fortress that Jaroslav of Vartenberk built, like the neighbouring brewery, in the middle of the 16th century; Czech sources give 1565 or 1578 for the fortress, so they differ on the exact year
- ✦Among its owners were Jáchym Ondřej Šlik, who was executed in Prague's Old Town Square in 1621, the Waldstein family and the Rohan family
- ✦After the Battle of White Mountain it was no longer a noble residence and served only as an administrative building; it then decayed, was rebuilt insensitively under socialism and for years was used as a hostel
- ✦The neighbouring Svijany brewery bought the neglected complex in 2013 and restored it to the look it had at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries
- ✦The exhibitions include an archaeological display whose most valuable piece is the bronze hoard of the so-called Svijany swans, found in 1854 and dated to the 9th and 10th centuries BC
Stay in the castle itself
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The site was settled more than 2,500 years ago, and in the middle of the 16th century Jaroslav of Vartenberk built a Renaissance fortress here, like the brewery opposite it; Czech sources give 1565 or 1578 for the fortress. Later owners included Jáchym Ondřej Šlik, the Waldstein family, who are reported to have rebuilt the fortress into a château, and the Rohan family.
After the Battle of White Mountain it served only as an administrative building and gradually decayed; under socialism it was rebuilt insensitively and used as a hostel. The Svijany brewery bought the complex in 2013 and restored the château to its appearance at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Today the château has an archaeological exhibition that includes the bronze hoard of the Svijany swans, a chapel of Saints John and Paul with restored ceiling frescoes, a cellar and a garden, a beer spa since 2022, and hotel rooms on the upper floors, facing the Svijany brewery in the Bohemian Paradise near Turnov.
History
The site was settled more than 2,500 years ago, and in the middle of the 16th century Jaroslav of Vartenberk built a Renaissance fortress here, like the brewery opposite it; Czech sources give 1565 or 1578 for the fortress. Later owners included Jáchym Ondřej Šlik, the Waldstein family, who are reported to have rebuilt the fortress into a château, and the Rohan family. After the Battle of White Mountain it served only as an administrative building and gradually decayed; under socialism it was rebuilt insensitively and used as a hostel. The Svijany brewery bought the complex in 2013 and restored the château to its appearance at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. Today it has exhibitions, a beer spa and hotel rooms.
How to Stay
Getting there: The château stands in the village of Svijany in the Bohemian Paradise, directly opposite the Svijany brewery, which runs guided tours of its working plant; Booking lists free private parking in the street.
Rooms & rates: From approx. €109/night for a 26 m² Standard Double Room with a queen bed, a garden view, air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi, with breakfast included, free cancellation and no prepayment; a Double Room with an Extra Bed and a Double Room with 2 Extra Beds were the same price. Booking showed the price with taxes and fees included.
On-site: A beer spa, hotel rooms on the upper floors of the château, an archaeological exhibition, a chapel with restored frescoes, a cellar and a garden.
Good to know: Rates were seen for one January 2027 stay, a low-season date, so check your own dates on Booking. The château's exhibitions are open to visitors in the main season, from April to October, so check zameksvijany.cz before planning a visit. Czech sources differ on the year of the original fortress.
Combine with: Hrubá Skála Château and Kost Castle, both also in the Bohemian Paradise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in the main season from April to October. It has an archaeological exhibition, a chapel with restored frescoes, a cellar and a garden; opening times and prices change, so check its website before you go.
Location
Svijany 30, 463 46 Svijany, Czech Republic
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Rooms from
€109/ night