Trossch's Secrets: How Kingdom Come II Makes Trosky a Tourist Magnet!

Trossch's Secrets: How Kingdom Come II Makes Trosky a Tourist Magnet!

The Trosky castle ruins in northern Czech Republic have seen a notable increase in visitor numbers since the success of the video game Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Castle mistress Pavlína Suchomelová reports a significant increase in young tourists who are inspired to visit by the game's main character, Heinrich von Skalitz. Trosky, a central location in the game depicting Bohemia in 1403, attracts interested gamers in droves.

A visitor named Michal reports that he spent hours at the castle experiencing the real-life version of the digital adventure. Nevertheless, the lady of the castle expresses the difficulty of meeting the expectations for more interactive experiences for visitors, as this is made more difficult by the monument protection requirements. Tobias Stolz-Zwilling from Warhorse Studios emphasizes that the game was not primarily developed to promote tourism, but they are pleased with the positive response and the interest it arouses.

Popularity of the castle and visitor numbers

In just three months, “Kingdom Come II” sold an impressive three million copies. These sales figures are now reflected in the increasing number of visitors. The Trosky castle ruins, known for their striking “Baba” and “Panna” towers, were built at the end of the 14th century and are very popular not only among gamers, but also among medieval fans. In the game, the castle is depicted as freshly built, giving players a feeling of time travel.

The game's developers have placed great emphasis on historical accuracy, which encourages visitors to compare their real-world experiences with the digital representations. This interface between reality and the virtual world has sparked particular interest, although some surrounding villages are struggling to cope with the enormous influx of visitors.

Future developments

Tobias Stolz-Zwilling sees potential for digital processing of the historical site by using technologies such as VR glasses and historical displays. This could take Trosky in a similar direction to Dubrovnik, which has seen a tourism boost from the success of “Game of Thrones.” Such innovative approaches could attract more visitors and significantly expand the horizon of experience for historical sites.

With the ongoing trend of gaming tourism, it remains to be seen how the Trosky castle ruins will develop and what strategies for integrating digital and physical experiences will be implemented in the future. For more information on Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and the Trosky map, visit Sportskeeda can be viewed. You can find out more about developments on site at daily news.