Žerotín: Castle History, Chapel and Summer

When planning a trip to Žerotín, several distinct points of interest can be considered: the history of the castle, the Chapel of St Martha in the town centre, summer swimming at the multipurpose water facility, and the Žerotínské Hody sv. Marty festival. These topics highlight different aspects of the town: architectural history, a centrally located religious building, a seasonal activity and local festival traditions.

History between the Castle and the Chapel

The Žerotín Castle was built in 1751 and served as a summer residence for the Augustinian monastery in Šternberk. Its historical significance is defined by its precise construction date and former function. The castle is currently not open to the public. Its history remains a cultural point of reference for understanding the town, even though it cannot currently be visited by the public.

The Chapel of St Martha is located in the centre of Žerotín. It was built in 1882 on the site of a former wooden bell tower. Alongside the castle’s former use as a summer residence, this adds another aspect of architectural history: that of a chapel built on the site of an older wooden structure. The chapel’s central location and history give this place its own historical significance.

Park and Seasonal Activities

The park still contains a pavilion carved from oak wood for four people, colloquially known as “Koráb”. Alongside the town’s historical points of interest, the carved oak wood and its local name offer a concrete detail about the place. The stated capacity of four people also gives an idea of the pavilion’s size. The name Koráb makes this feature a distinct point of interest alongside the castle and chapel.

The Žerotín multipurpose water facility can be used for swimming during the summer months; swimming is at your own risk. For the 2025 season, the facility was open from 1 July to 31 August during operating hours, depending on current weather conditions. These dates refer to the 2025 season, which has already ended. If swimming is an important part of your stay, check the current season’s information before travelling.

Festival Programme in July

The programme described for 2025 included the Žerotínské Hody sv. Marty, traditional celebrations held in July in honour of Saint Martha, the patron saint of the local chapel. The Saturday programme included the traditional “O PUTOVNÍ ŽEROTÍNSKOU KLOBÁSU” tournament. At that time, the local small-sided football team had been organising it for more than a quarter of a century. In the Sunday programme described, the celebrations traditionally culminated in a mass in front of the local chapel. The programme thus combined sporting and religious elements across different days. If you want to plan your trip around a festival, check the dates for the relevant year.

The topics differ considerably when choosing when to travel: the castle and chapel represent the town’s historical points of interest, swimming is seasonal and was described as weather-dependent for the 2025 season, while the festival programme here refers to 2025.

Discover more destinations: Suchonice, Šumvald, Loučany, Vilémov, Štarnov, Liboš, Domašov U Šternberka, Lazce

See the overview of the wider region: Olomouc District.