Opening hours
Every day 16:00–20:00
Last entry 19:30.
Season: 28 October 2026 – 31 January 2027.
Closed on 24 December, 31 December
A Garden Full of Surprises
The water castle of Blatná turns into a garden of light.
now open
every day 16:00–20:00
tickets from 250 Kč
PARK PARTNERS
ALL PARTNERS
Zámek Blatná
Oh My Deer Café
A castle park that comes alive with light at night
The water castle of Blatná, whose history goes back to the 13th century, is surrounded by a 42-hectare English landscape park. At dusk a light trail, A Garden Full of Surprises, will lead through it: thousands of LED lights turn the park into a glowing garden, and every stop hides a different surprise. Keep an eye on the trees, too — fallow deer, peacocks and six alpacas roam the park freely.
Zámek Blatná, Na Příkopech 320, 388 01 Blatná
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Ticket prices
Open from 28 October 2026, every day from 16:00 to 20:00.
The test went well: the fallow deer in the castle park did not take a liking to our light decorations. So we can announce that this year, for the first time, we are lighting up Blatná as well.
| TICKET | BOX OFFICE | ONLINE |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 360 Kč | 350 Kč you save 10 Kč (−2%) |
| Reducedages 3–14, students, 65+, disability card holders (companion free) | 280 Kč | 250 Kč you save 30 Kč (−10%) |
| Family 2+2 | 1 110 Kč | 1 000 Kč you save 110 Kč (−9%) |
| Family 2+3 | 1 350 Kč | 1 200 Kč you save 150 Kč (−11%) |
Standard admission applies from 15 to 64 years. Reduced admission: children 3–14, students, seniors 65+ and disability card holders (companion free). Family ticket 2+2: 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children. Family ticket 2+3: 2 adults + 3 children. A child means a visitor aged 3–14. Children aged 2 and under and prams enter free; dogs according to the venue rules.
All prices include VAT and handling fees. By purchasing a ticket you agree to the visitor rules of the venue.
The park on social media
Information for visitors
visitor rules, admission, opening hours
Ticket types
Standard — ages 15 to 64
Reduced — children 3–14, students, seniors 65+, disability card holders (companion free)
Family 2+2 — 2 adults + 2 children (or 1 adult + 3 children)
Family 2+3 — 2 adults + 3 children
Children aged 2 and under — free
Prams — free
Dogs — free
Ticket rules
• Tickets are cheaper online than at the box office.
• Reduced tickets require photo ID confirming the discount (for disability, the disability card).
• Tickets can be bought online, or with cash or card at the box office.
• Employee benefit cards are not accepted.
• Castle season passes and regular castle tickets are not valid for the garden of light; entry is only with a Story of Lights ticket.
• Each ticket is valid for a single entry; re-entry is not permitted.
• There is no time limit on your visit within opening hours.
Parking
• Na Příkopech street by the castle, paid parking.
• Podzámčí car park opposite the Lidl store.
• Míru square in the centre of Blatná.
At paid bays please follow the current tariff and the road signs on site.
Refreshments
The castle café Oh My Deer Café, open daily from 11:00 to 19:00. Hot drinks, coffee and home-made desserts from the autumn and Christmas menu.
Programme at the castle
• Castle school of scares: 28–31 October 2026
• Special themed tours – Czechoslovak Independence Day: 28 October 2026
• Special themed tours – Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day: 17 November 2026
• Christmas market at the castle: every Advent weekend
• Lighting of the Christmas tree: 29 November at 16:30
• St Nicholas treats: 5–6 December 2026, 10:00–17:00
The programme is run by Blatná Castle and its tickets are sold by the castle.
Park partners
- Zámek Blatná
- Oh My Deer Café
Any other questions?
Take a look at:
Frequently asked questions
or contact us at:
info@storyoflights.hu
You'll find more cities of light stories on the home page.
The park opens in the 2026 season — we will add photographs as soon as the lights go on. In the meantime, take a look at our other parks.
