Jicin City of Fairy Tale

Jičín - město pohádky

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Cultural & TraditionalJičín
DatesDates TBA · Usually SeptemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsFew fairy-tale festivals celebrate a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CZK
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Jicin City of Fairy Tale in Jičín

Jicin, City of Fairy Tale was established in 1990 and runs every second week of September, built around Rumcajs, a fictional outlaw cobbler created by writer Vaclav Ctvrtek and illustrator Radek Pilar, whose fifty-two-episode animated series aired on Czechoslovak television between 1967 and 1984. Rumcajs's backstory is specifically tied to Jicin, giving the modern festival, which transforms the town's streets into a costumed fairy-tale setting for families, a genuinely local character rather than an imported theme.

Jicin, City of Fairy Tale was established in 1990 and has run every second week of September since, timed deliberately to mark the close of the tourist high season with a festival rather than letting the town's summer visitor calendar simply taper off quietly.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few fairy-tale festivals celebrate a character as specifically and exclusively tied to their host town as Jicin does with Rumcajs, a cobbler-turned-forest-outlaw whose entire origin story is set in Jicin itself, rather than a generic or imported folklore figure adapted for tourism purposes

02

The mystery stays covered

The character's genuine national popularity, built through a fifty-two-episode animated series broadcast as part of the beloved Vecernicek bedtime slot between 1967 and 1984, means the festival taps into real, widely shared childhood nostalgia across multiple generations of Czechs rather than a locally obscure reference

03

The city starts moving

Timing the festival to the second week of September, deliberately marking the end of the summer tourist season rather than its peak, also gives Jicin an unusual, off-peak positioning within the Czech festival calendar

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Jicin City of Fairy Tale is documented as a recurring cultural-traditional festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Jičín, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Few fairy-tale festivals celebrate a character as specifically and exclusively tied to their host town as Jicin does with Rumcajs, a...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually September

Getting around

For Jicin City of Fairy Tale, plan transport around the exact Jičín venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual clothing and comfortable shoes suit a day of outdoor street parades and activities; a light layer is worth carrying for cooler September evenings.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Jicin City of Fairy Tale, stay near the part of Jičín you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

CZK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map50.44 N, 15.35 EOpen in Google Maps

Jičín, Hradec Kralove Region, Czechia

Nearest airportPED — Pardubice
TransportFor Jicin City of Fairy Tale, plan transport around the exact Jičín venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Jicin City of Fairy Tale, stay near the part of Jičín you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Jičín via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Jičín, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing and comfortable shoes suit a day of outdoor street parades and activities; a light layer is worth carrying for cooler September evenings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Czechia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jicin City of Fairy Tale?

Jicin City of Fairy Tale is listed for September · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jicin City of Fairy Tale take place?

The festival is listed in Jičín, Czechia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Jičín, Hradec Kralove Region, Czechia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLpohadka.cz
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually September
Source statusOfficial source linked
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