Švihov Castle (Vodní hrad Švihov) is a castle in Švihov, Plzeň Region, Czech Republic, and a filming location for Three Wishes for Cinderella (Tři oříšky pro Popelku) (1973). Built in 1480-1489 (rebuilt).
Location: Švihov, Plzeň Region, Czech Republic
Verified facts
- Appeared in Three Wishes for Cinderella (Tři oříšky pro Popelku) (movie, 1973) — as Cinderella's farmstead home; scenes shot in the Red Bastion and courtyard
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15174, SRC-10771, SRC-15973 - Built 1480–1489 (rebuilt)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15175, SRC-16642, SRC-17443
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10771 — https://www.visitczechia.com/en-us/news/2023/11/n-czech-cinderella-drei-haselnusse-fur-aschenbrode (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-15174 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Nuts_for_Cinderella (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15175 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%A0vihov_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15973 — https://www.reelstreets.com/films/tri-orisky-pro-popelku-three-wishes-for-cinderella/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16642 — https://www.hrad-svihov.cz/en/about/history (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17443 — https://www.klatovy.cz/klatovy/fr.asp?tab=snet&id=5743&burl=&pt=RE&lng=en (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
Where was Three Wishes for Cinderella filmed?
Švihov Castle (Vodní hrad Švihov), in Švihov, Plzeň Region, is a real-world filming location used for Three Wishes for Cinderella.
Where is Švihov Castle (Vodní hrad Švihov) located?
Švihov Castle (Vodní hrad Švihov) is located in Švihov, Plzeň Region.