# Zvíkov Castle, Czechia: what it is and when to go > Zvíkov Castle is a castle in the Southern Bohemian Region, Czechia (Písek), at 363 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/hrad-zvikov/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Castle in the Southern Bohemian Region, Czechia · History - **Where:** Czechia - **Elevation:** 363 m - **Best time:** April to October and December. - **Nearest airport:** PRG Prague, 74 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Apr-Sep: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00; Oct-Mar: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00 - **Website:** [hrad-zvikov.cz](https://www.hrad-zvikov.cz/) - **Coordinates:** 49.43878, 14.19165 ## What it is and where Zvíkov Castle is a castle in the Southern Bohemian Region, Czechia (Písek), at 363 m above sea level. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Písek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/pisek/), where this site lists 45 more places to see, 15 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 49.43878, 14.19165; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 74 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=49.438776%2C14.191651) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.438776%2C14.191651) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/historia/) places in Czechia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Zvíkov Castle is **April to October and December**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 24 | | February | Possible | 9 h 52 | | March | Possible | 11 h 34 | | April | Best time | 13 h 29 | | May | Best time | 15 h 07 | | June | Best time | 16 h 02 | | July | Best time | 15 h 39 | | August | Best time | 14 h 13 | | September | Best time | 12 h 21 | | October | Best time | 10 h 29 | | November | Possible | 8 h 49 | | December | Best time | 7 h 58 | In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Czechia To enter Czechia there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Czechia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Natural monument Kopaniny](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/prirodni-pamatka-kopaniny/): Protected area in Czech Republic · 264 m - [Bachmač](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/pp-bachmac/): Protected area in Czech Republic · 3.1 km - [[Č] Žďákovský most - Zvíkovský most](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/c-zdakovsky-most-zvikovsky-most/): Hiking · 3.2 km - [[Č] Písek - Orlík](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/c-pisek-orlik/): Hiking · 3.6 km - [Krkavčina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/prirodni-rezervace-krkavcina/): Protected area in Czech Republic · 4.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/). ## More in Czechia: History - [Karlovy Vary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/karlovy-vary/) - [Český Krumlov](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/cesky-krumlov-2/) - [Prague Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/castillo-de-praga/): castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century - [Charles Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/puente-carlos/): bridge in Prague, Czech Republic - [St. Vitus Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/catedral-de-san-vito/): Roman Catholic cathedral in Prague - [Ore Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/montes-metalicos/): mountain range in central Europe Every Czechia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Zvíkov Castle? It is a castle in the Southern Bohemian Region, Czechia. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Zvíkov Castle? April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 02 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. ### How do you get to Zvíkov Castle? The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 74 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.438776%2C14.191651) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Czechia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Natural monument Kopaniny](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/prirodni-pamatka-kopaniny/), [Bachmač](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/pp-bachmac/), [[Č] Žďákovský most - Zvíkovský most](/paises/europa/chequia/c-zdakovsky-most-zvikovsky-most/). The rest is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/10668240), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q769690), CC0. More about Zvíkov Castle on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zv%C3%ADkov_Castle). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).