Drslavice Fortress
The Drslavice Fortress is a Gothic-Renaissance building, undoubtedly one of the most remarkable examples of this type of architecture, originally serving as the seat of the lower nobility.
Accessibility
Currently, there are no fixed opening hours. Tours are possible by phone arrangement with the owner.
Entrance fee
free
How to get there
Parking available on-site
Time needed to visit
2 hours
Additional information
History
The fortress is located in the village of Drslavice, in the Prachatice district, and was likely built in the 14th century. However, the village itself was only documented at the end of the 14th century, much later than its Slavic name suggests, indicating that it may have been established at least two centuries earlier during internal colonization.
The first owners of the fortress were the noblemen of Drslavice. Later, it passed into the hands of the Eggenbergs, then the Rosenbergs, and finally the Schwarzenbergs. Over time, it lost its residential function and was instead used for agricultural purposes.
Its decline began after 1619, when it burned down. The farmstead was rebuilt, but the fortress itself was never restored. In 1778, it was converted into a granary, a role it served until 1803, when it was gradually sold off in parts to local peasants.
In 1931, the fortress was purchased by the Švejda family. Their descendant, Zdeněk Švejda, a former fighter pilot, is now working on its restoration.
