Žerotín: Castle History, Chapel and Summer Swimming

The castle’s history, the Chapel of St. Martha and summer swimming give Žerotín a mix of culture and seasonal activities. Žerotín Castle was built in 1751 and served as a summer residence for the Augustinian monastery in Šternberk; the centrally located chapel was built in 1882 on the site of an earlier wooden bell tower. For your planning, it is important to note that the castle is currently not open to the public, while the water facility can be used for swimming during the summer months.

Castle and Chapel

Žerotín Castle was built in 1751 and served as a summer residence for the Augustinian monastery in Šternberk—that is, as the monastery’s seasonal retreat. For your planning, access is the key consideration: the castle is currently not open to the public. If you include Žerotín in your trip for its architectural history, its former use can serve as a point of cultural interest; however, a public visit to the interior is not possible.

The Chapel of St. Martha is located in the center of Žerotín. It was built in 1882 on the site of an earlier wooden bell tower. The year of construction also points to the history of the site: a wooden bell tower stood there before the chapel. While the castle’s history is connected with an Augustinian monastery, the chapel’s predecessor makes the site itself a distinctive historical point of interest.

Summer Swimming and Seasonal Access

Žerotín’s multipurpose water facility can be used for swimming during the summer months; swimming is at your own risk. For the 2025 season, the grounds were open from July 1 to August 31 during operating hours, subject to current weather conditions. These specific dates apply to the 2025 season and are not a schedule for later years. If you plan to swim during your trip, check the seasonal information for your intended dates before setting out.

Žerotín St. Martha’s Festival

In 2025, the Žerotín St. Martha’s Festival was held in July as a traditional celebration in honor of St. Martha, patron saint of the local chapel. The Saturday program included the traditional tournament “FOR THE TRAVELING ŽEROTÍN SAUSAGE,” organized by the footballers of the local small-sided team. In 2025, they had been organizing it for more than a quarter of a century. The Sunday program of the celebration described here traditionally culminated in a mass in front of the local chapel. The program thus had two highlights: a long-running local football tournament on Saturday and a religious finale on Sunday. If the festival is the reason for your trip, check the date of the relevant edition.

Koráb and Trip Planning

A pavilion carved from oak for four people still stands in the park; it is colloquially known as “Koráb.” The castle, chapel and pavilion represent different aspects of the place: a monastic summer residence, a building on the site of a former bell tower, and a named pavilion in the park.

When planning your trip, it is worth deciding based on the occasion and date: swimming depends on the season and weather, the festival on the date of that year’s celebration, and the castle is currently not open to the public. This makes it easier to distinguish between a summer activity, a festival program and historical context.

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