Come and join us in a medieval experience, strolling through the castle courtyard, banqueting like a king, sampling the food of the peasants. We have prepared an extensive New Year's Eve programme for you at Zbiroh castle, including a medieval banquet, fireworks at midnight, and many other events for you to enjoy, finishing with a discotheque...
Alternative 1 – Heraldic Hall, tavern
Programme from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Heraldic Hall – a journey through history from the Middle Ages to the present – guests welcomed by a procession of torchbearers and drummers, arrival of Charles IV, jousting, attack by Hussites, wild dancing, the entourage of Rudolf II, live music, medieval dancing, medieval duelling, fencing and games, conjurors, jugglers, mammoth fire show. Fireworks at midnight in the castle gardens, after midnight a discotheque with music from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, down to the present.
Welcome Drink: castle mead / glass of champagne
MENU
1 drink of choice beer, wine, soft drink
Selection of English cold meats on a bed of vegetables
Castle trout baked with herbs
Chipped potatoes with beetroot from the tavern kitchen boy
Knuckle of lamb stewed with rosemarywith potato puree and fried vegetables
Old bohemian pancakes with bilberries and maple syrus
Coffee
New Year toast:
Midnight refreshments:
Roast smoked meat, boiled pork with horseradish,
lentils and pickled vegetables
Fruit
Apart from the welcome drink, coffee and New Year toast, guests will pay for other drinks themselves on the spot – a wide selection of wines and spirits, non-alcoholic drinks and beer is available.
Price – 135 EUR / person
Price with accommodation – 230 EUR / person in DBL room
Alternative 2 – Alfons Mucha Hall
VENICE CARNIVAL – DANCE AND MUSIC, A BAROQUE PLAY AN UTTERLY ENCHANTING AND UNIQUE PERFORMANCE
- during the play you will see the impeccable artistry of the Commedia dell’arte – human pyramids, baroque dances… at the Phantom’s order the Lazzi begin. These were a traditional part of the carnival – the story pauses and the performers show off their artistry…
LIVING STATUES – the guests enter the hall, where living statues from the Commedia dell’arte stand on raised plinths, lit with coloured lights. Colourful baroque carnival costumes, masks and props. The other figures move around the “statues” to complete the atmosphere, to the accompaniment of live baroque music. THE PHANTOM – the central figure in the Venice Carnival. He comperes the whole evening and guides the individual events. He brings the statues to life, and they step down to join the audience and act out the different parts of the comedy. Live baroque music is incorporated into the story. THE LOVE OF THE FAIR SYLVIA AND FLAVIO – her mother, Dorimona, is against the match and offers the old, wealthy Vdolek from Vdolkov to her daughter. But we won’t tell you any more for now…The play is followed by a disco with music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and the present. At midnight there are fireworks in the chateau’s gardens, and then the disco continues.
Welcome Drink: castle mead / glass of champagne
MENU
Selection of English cold meat & smoked fish on a bed of vegetables
Rudolf II nosh-up of sirloin and spring onions, barley risotto with mushrooms
Knuckle of lamb stewed with rosemary, potato puree and vegetables
Old Bohemian pancakes with bilberries and maple syrup
Coffee
New Year toast:
Midnight refreshments:
Roast smoked meat, boiled pork with horseradish,
lentils and pickled vegetables
Fruit
Apart from the welcome drink, coffee and New Year toast, guests will pay for other drinks themselves on the spot – a wide selection of wines and spirits, non-alcoholic drinks and beer is available.
