History on the V4 Routes
Ranking horse archery competition Pruska Strzała
This is a new initiative, organized for the first time in 2021 by the PASSION Horse Equestrian School in Opalenie. The competition was attended by the best horse archers in Poland and in the world, who showed their skills in three competitions: the Polish Track, the...
Day of Czech Crafts with T.G. Masaryk in Úštěk
On Thursday, 28 October, Úštěk will host the largest celebration of the founding of the republic in the Czech Republic. You can look forward to a full-day rich programme with T.G. Masaryk. Program: arrival of T.G. Masaryk with his entourage and his stay at the Crafts...
Pezinok Wine Festival
Every year Pezinok (it’s located 20 km south west to Bratislava) vintage is a celebration of the grape harvest and a tribute to the high-grade wine grown and produced by winemakers and vintners on the Little Carpathian hillsides. The renewed tradition of organising...
Bagmaking Valešová
Mrs. Valešová manufactures all cowhide products by herself and uses saddlery sewing machines and tools from the First republic (1918-1938). Products: belts, knife cases, belt pockets, keychains and wallets, purses, hand ornaments. All products are hand-decorated,...
Medieval Fair on St. James
The fair takes place in the area of the castle, zwinger and the park behind the Kętrzyn Castle. During the Fair, you can see the work of a blacksmith, take part in workshops presenting the former cuisine. The pottery workshop will allow you to learn about various...
Hussar banner of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship
It is the most dynamic organization dealing with historical reconstruction in the commune of Gniew and in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. It takes part in prestigious historical events in Poland and abroad. Gniew is especially famous thanks to the stagings organized in...
Lokalne Przysmaki (Local Delicacies)
Lokalne Przysmaki Olsztyn is the place where you can buy products from Mikrowarzywa z Warmii (Microvegetables from Warmia) and Koza na Lawendzie (Koza on Lavender), as well as from other friendly producers. We focus on local specialties and short supply chains. On...
Roudnice Winetasting festival
It’s traditional event for wine lovers. Tastings directly from producers from the entire wine region of Bohemia. The aim of the event is to support the development of viticulture in the Litoměřice and Mělník wine subregions. It is about promotion, visibility and...
Spring wine basket at Pátek Chateau
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring, taste wine from lesser known and smaller Czech wineries and enjoy the beauty of the western Bohemian Central Highlands! You can taste wines from Nechranice Dam, wines from Chrámce, from Louny,...
The APIS Merchant Banner
The reconstruction group has been operating for over 20 years and is engaged in historical reconstruction of various periods. There are 30 reenactors in its ranks who take part in many reconstruction events in Poland and abroad.City: Gniew / Commune: GniewThe APIS...
The land of 7 peculiarities
We invite organized groups to the Masurian thematic village called Land of 7 peculiarities. All guests are greeted by the Wodnik Omulek with whom you will get to know the Old Mazurian Trail, i.e. the path of old professions - forester, farmer and fisherman. People who...
Association ‘Land of Plums’
The association was established in 2011 for the development of tourism of the Szatmár-Bereg area. It’s most important goal is to preserve the intact substance of nature, cultural and historical heritage, and religious traditions. The most important treasures of the...
Knight’s Tournament for the Spear of St. George
Knight tournament for the spear of St. George is a meeting with the culture of the Middle Ages. Its participants are knights' brotherhoods, whose representatives fight for the spear of St. George, the medieval knight, the legendary dragon slayer of Silene, and the...
Village Challenge
This is the largest open-air museum in Hungary. There are ethnographic objects presented including a replica of a village that did not actually exist but was created based on the preserved relics of the region. In the village created on the grounds of the open-air...
Vivat Vasa The Battle of the Two Vasa 1626
The second event, which is gaining more and more importance in Gniew, is the historical festival Vivat Vasa The Battle of Two Vasa 1626. As early as in 2002, reconstructive groups, experienced in organizing the staging of the Battle of Grunwald, began to organize this...
Team Jormungand Hird Kwidzyn
We are a team recreating the traditions of early medieval Scandinavians from the turn of the 10th and 11th centuries. Our group has strong ties with the nationwide Red Wing Federation of Early Medieval Warriors / Bolesław's Army. The team slogan is: "Team = Family"....
Historical and Cultural Association “Brotherhood of Knights of the Nidzica Command”
The brotherhood was founded in 1999 and currently has nearly 40 members. It brings together people of various professions and ages. We are located within the walls of the 14th century castle. Our activity and name refer to the history of the Teutonic Order in the late...
Weaving Company (PASZABI SZÖTTTES BT.)
The tradition of weaving began with the regulation of the Cisa River, then each family produced its own clothing and underwear used in the household. Hemp fibers were bleached on the spot and became the raw material suitable for weaving. Gradually, weaving traditions...
Historical reenactment group Hector
Hector began as a small group of people enthusiastic about history and its reconstruction. For years we have developed into a leader in the field of historical events in Slovakia and today we stand behind the most successful projects in this field, such as the Knight...
Domini Scepusii – a historical swordplay company
Embark on an exhilarating journey with ‘Domini Scepusii - the lords of the Zips’ a historical swordplay company established in 1995. With a deep passion for military history, weapon craftsmanship, and the life of past societies, they bring the past to life through...
Winefest Slovakia
Wine festivals are organised with the aim of revitalising the historic centres of the towns of Žilina and Trenčín and are an opportunity to meet for lovers of good wine and producers of Slovak wine. More than 20 winemakers take part in the event, and more than 100...
JAGO Historical Fencing Group
Uncover the thrill of history and fencing with JAGO Historical Fencing Group. Since 1994, we've mesmerized audiences at cultural events, markets, and festivals. Led by Ras'o GALA, our spirited community is bound by a love for life and fencing. As we train, craft...
A walk with the ghosts of the Teutonic Knights
A walk with the 'ghosts' of the Teutonic Knights is an evening sightseeing of Lębork accompanied by 'ghost knights', the aim of which is to discover the secrets of the city and its every nook and cranny. The Teutonic Ghosts tell about the medieval city, its former...
Confectionery & Café DORTLETKA
The concept of the Dortletka confectionery and café wants to continue not only the family legacy, but especially the quality of Viennese and First Republic confectioneries and cafés. Dortletka is a snow pastry glued together with a special coffee cream, which is at...
Knight’s Tournament at the castle in Sztum
In August this year the Knight's Tournament will be held at the castle in Sztum. During the tournament, you can see the struggles of knights' fellowships - there will be duels of knights and their squires, visit handicraft stands, taste dishes inspired by medieval...
Former kitchen workshops
Medieval cuisine workshops conducted by the Lębork Historical Brotherhood take place in tower 32, restored with EU funds. Up to 15 people can participate in the workshops at the same time. Using replicas of historical dishes and old recipes, under the supervision of...
Craft Beer Festival
A degusting Craft Beer Festival of small craft breweries from Slovakia, but also from abroad, which takes place in the Old Market Hall in Bratislava. There is usually a great atmosphere and one interesting fact - each brewery has to introduce a new beer that has not...
Long lasting meat products Chovaneček
Chovaneček Ltd. is a family company with a long tradition in the production of sausage specialties. Their advantage is the constant work on the development of sausage products. They try to ensure that their products always have some benefits. The quality and...
The International Walnut Festival
The festival cultivates walnut processing as a local product. The idea behind the event is to promote walnut cultivation. During the event, walnut tincture are presented. Cooking and baking contests of local dishes are an additional attraction. The event is open to...
King Jan III Knightly Tournament
The event takes place in the Historical Park and gives the opportunity to meet medieval knights and their squires, practicing their skills in using a spear or a sword from a horse. It will also allow you to see extremely dangerous clashes of knights clad in armor...
the Ceramic Market at Ploskovice Castle
We invite you to the ceramic market, which is traditionally held in the castle park. You can look forward to the original work of Czech ceramists and other original products. The visit can be combined with a tour of the chateau, the chateau garden and a visit to the...
Historical Castle Picnic
The Historical Castle Picnic is a cyclical event, organized annually in mid-August. Each edition of the picnic is set in a different historical period, from the Slavic times to World War II, in reference to the region's past. Depending on the leitmotif, in the castle...
Beers produced by Na Rychtě Brewery
Na Rychtě Brewery received the certificate for the group of Beers products produced by Na Rychtě Brewery, which include: Mazel 12° - light lager, Vojtěch 12°- amber lager, Rychtovar 14° - light special, Ústecká rychtářka 11° - Weizenbier, wheat beer, beer 12° - lager...
Medieval Culture Lovers Club
The Medieval Culture Lovers Club was founded in 1994 and is a kind of knightly brotherhood. Together with the Prussian Union, associating this type of brotherhoods of Northern Poland, in 2004 it celebrated his 10th anniversary at the castle in Nowe. The club organizes...
The Apple Festival
The purpose of the festival is to popularize the region through apples as a distinctive product of the region, as well as developing professional market network of local producers. In addition to the presentation and competition of Szatmár's folk and gastronomic...
Goat Cheese Tiszaadony
In 1999, the municipality of Tiszaadony handed over kids to interested families as a part of a social land program. The idea proved successful so the municipality's next step was to create a comprehensive program covering all stages of cheese making from breeding to...
Knights at the Devín Castle
The festival began writing its history in 2013. The event has an educational and entertaining character. Its goal is to revive history and bring as close as possible to a wide audience - especially families with children. Fencing, dance and theater performances,...
Szatmári Wedding in Szamosújlak
The purpose of the three-day event is to show a country wedding along with typical country cuisine combined with tastings for participants, who can also learn how to make snail cakes. The event begins with the organization of stag night and hen party. The wedding is...
Jewelry ZEMA
ZEMA has been a new Hungarian brand on the jewelry market. It was established in 2009. Among its products you can find individually designed silver jewelry decorated with original Swarovski crystals, jewelry with amber, pearls, semi-precious stones. The latest...
The European Folk Craft Festival – EĽRO
The European Folk Craft Festival in Kežmarok is the most important and the greatest presentation of folk crafts in Slovakia. The festival is organised every year during the three days of the second weekend of July, The festival originated in 1990 as the first one of...
Szatmári Wedding in Hermánszeg
The purpose of the three-day event is to show a country wedding along with typical country cuisine combined with tastings for participants. The event begins with the organization of a stag night and hen party. The wedding is held according to local folk customs, the...
Cudne Manowce (Wonderful Manners)
Cudne Manowce is an atmospheric restaurant in the Old Town offering seasonal regional cuisine of Warmia and Masuria, chef's dishes and regional products. The restaurant can boast the Culinary Heritage certificate of Warmia Masuria, Powiśle. It is a must- in Olsztyn on...
The team of Pomeranian Warriors “Jastrząb”
The team of Pomeranian Warriors "Jastrząb" (hawk), a group of a dozen or so enthusiasts of the early Middle Ages, has been associated with the castle since 1996. It is from the castle's Mill Tower, where the warriors are based, set off on military expeditions in...
Lamb products Chovaneček – Hlinná
The Chovaneček farm is in a small village called Hlinná, at the foot of the Hradiště and Holý hills in I. and II. zone of the protected area of the Central Bohemian Uplands. The family started in 2013, when it was engaged in breeding Suffolk sheep. Through its work,...
The archery group Keleti Gyepű
Keleti Gyepű was founded in 2004 and refers to historical traditions whose goal is to preserve and revive the traditions of the Arpad dynasty (the first Hungarian national dynasty). The re-enactment group organizes a series of meetings and events in order not only to...
The Knight’s Team of the Ostróda Preceptory
The Knight's Team of the Ostróda Preceptory was established in 2005. It deals with broadly understood historical reconstruction of the late medieval period. It conducts live history lessons, combat shows, participates in staging and knight tournaments throughout the...
Königsberg Marzipan
Almonds and sugar - that's all it takes to create a work of art. Königsberg marzipan made using the traditional method at Café Moja, combines taste and health benefits with education on the history of the region. That's why it's a perfect souvenir of your stay in...
Kętrzyn Association of Military Reconstructions MASURIA
The association deals with the reconstruction of historical and modern military formations. It organizes demonstrations of knightly fights, crafts, medieval tournaments, historical camps, and archery competitions.Kętrzyn / Commune: KętrzynKętrzyn Association...
Blacksmithing-Armoursmithing Grybol Jakub Grybek
I have been running the workshop since 1998. We have made many elements for the needs of historical groups and for individual orders. We work with traditional and modern techniques, based on our own or entrusted projects. For the needs of the historical movement, we...
Historical reenactment group Slovensko
Reenactment group ‘Slovensko’ is a non-political organization, whose members are interested in military history. The overall aims of the group are organizing and participating in reenactment and living history events, memorial ceremonials, history research and...
Welcome
We are delighted to extend to you a special invitation to explore handpicked gems of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary. Our editorial team has scoured the region to curate a unique and unforgettable journey that showcases the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of these countries.
The interactive map ‘History on the V4 Routes’ is the project’s activity
within the project ‘Explore hidden treasures of tourist and travel pearls’ financed by
the Governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia
through Visegrad Grants from International Visegrad Fund.
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