Kupalski Bonfire & Wreath Release
After a day of medieval games and guards’ marches, visitors join the castle courtyard to witness the bonfire igniting and girls releasing flower wreaths onto the water, accompanied by singing and dance.
~21:30
Kupala Night Festival (Czersk Castle)
Kupalnocka na Zamku w Czersku
Czersk, Poland
Jun 18 - 21, 2026ExpectedSource
Each midsummer, the grounds of the Mazovian Dukes' Castle at Czersk fill with bonfires for the Kupalnocka festival. Medieval-themed performances, a craft fair, wreath-making, and folk rituals celebrate Slavic Kupala Night, in a celebration that uses the old castle ruins to bring the pagan customs of midsummer vividly back to life.
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Zamek Książąt Mazowieckich w Czersku
Czersk, Poland
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Casual medieval or folk costume encouraged
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for cobblestone
Keep the visit respectful
Join folk dances and crown-making only when invited by hosts; follow medieval-craft etiquet...
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Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Ticket required: PLN25 - PLN40
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Kupala Night Festival (Czersk Castle)
Kupalnocka na Zamku w Czersku
Czersk, Poland
Each midsummer, the grounds of the Mazovian Dukes' Castle at Czersk fill with bonfires for the Kupalnocka festival. Medieval-themed performances, a craft fair, wreath-making, and folk rituals celebrate Slavic Kupala Night, in a celebration that uses the old castle ruins to bring the pagan customs of midsummer vividly back to life.
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The festival exploits the medieval castle setting to recreate Slavic pagan-summer customs (Kupala Night) such as dancing around fire, crown-making and folk storytelling. It highlights the mythological heritage of pre-Christian Slavs and the novel ‘Stara Baśń’ by Kraszewski, connecting castle folklore to national identity.
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~21:30Expected
Kupalski Bonfire & Wreath Release
After a day of medieval games and guards’ marches, visitors join the castle courtyard to witness the bonfire igniting and girls releasing flower wreaths onto the water, accompanied by singing and dance.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Casual medieval or folk costume encouraged
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for cobblestone
Keep the visit respectful
Join folk dances and crown-making only when invited by hosts; follow medieval-craft etiquette.
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Jun 18 - 21, 2026
Provisional
City / Area
Czersk
Northern Pomerania (Kashubia)
Cost
PLN25 - PLN40
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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