Advent and Christmas Tours at Český Šternberk Castle
Visitors tour the festively decorated castle while guides share the customs, meaning, and traditions of Advent and First Republic Christmas celebrations based on the childhood memories of Zdeněk Sternberg. The tour describes family holiday traditions, what gifts the Sternberg children received, and how they gifted children from below the castle. At the conclusion of the visit, guests are taken into spaces typically closed to the public where the fairy tale film Anděl Páně was filmed.
What to Expect
Holiday guided castle tours featuring First Republic memories and movie filming locations.
Event Details
Duration
1 hour.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Posázaví
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Hrad Český Šternberk
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors interested in christmas traditions
Vibe
Festive and nostalgic
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Tours start at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00; additional tours are added if there is greater visitor interest.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets online or reserve by phone before you go, because tickets have to be secured in advance for these tours.
- Allow about an hour for the guided tour, and give yourself extra time to get to the castle before your start.
- If your family loves Anděl Páně, wait for the end of the tour, when you're taken into the closed rooms where it was filmed.
- The tour runs in any weather, so it works as a winter outing even on a cold or wet day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Reduced and children's tickets are available
- Extra tours are added when demand is high
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book tickets ahead?
Yes. You have to get tickets in advance, either online or by phone on 317 855 101.
How long does the tour take?
Plan for about an hour.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it suits children and adults. Guides tell what presents the nine Sternberg children got and how they gave gifts to the village children below the castle.
What will we see and hear?
You walk through the castle decorated for the holidays. Guides explain Advent customs and how Christmas was celebrated here during the First Republic, drawing on Zdeněk Sternberg's childhood memories.
Is there anything special at the end?
Yes. The tour ends in rooms that are usually closed to visitors, where the fairy-tale film Anděl Páně was shot more than twenty years ago.
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