New website lets Kingdom Come: Deliverance fans explore real-world locations
A new website is giving Kingdom Come: Deliverance fans the chance to explore real-world locations featured in the game. Through interactive trails, costumed tours, medieval feasts, and more, the site lets players visit places like Kutná Hora and Trosky Castle while learning about the history behind the game. I spoke with Ondřej Slačálek, owner of Malešov Fortress—one of the locations featured on the site—and a key figure behind the project.
First of all, could you tell us what inspired you to create this website?
“The experience from the first part of the game was that it created a huge interest among players in the virtual world. Later on, it created a second wave of interest, and that was real-life tourism, where many of the players actually wanted to see the places they saw in the game in the real world.
“So even such small and less famous places became popular among tourists because of the game. So, I had the expectation—along with other locations that were to appear in the second part—that there would be an influx of tourists related to the game. After the announcement, it became clear that many locations wanted to invest in experiences, promotion, and other efforts related to real-life tourism.
“My idea was that, since so many people were investing so much money, work, and effort into attracting tourists, it would make sense to create a single platform that could be promoted. That way, all the investment in promotion could be concentrated in one place where tourists interested in KCD-related tours could find all the necessary information.”
How closely does the website follow the locations from Kingdom Come: Deliverance?
“We originally thought the website would only cover locations from the second part of the game—Trosky, Kutná Hora, Suchdol, and Malešov. However, the mayor of the small town of Rataje, which appeared in the first part, reached out and expressed interest in participating. And we are also in negotiations with other locations from the first game.
“We are strictly limited to locations that appear in the game; we don’t include any towns that are not part of Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Right now, we have five locations, but we hope to grow that number.”
And what kind of experiences can visitors expect?
“As for the experiences visitors can have, some were already available before the game was launched. For example, in Malešov, we have a medieval glamping site where people can stay in replicas of medieval battle tents, but with modern amenities like bathrooms and toilets. We have been offering that for five or six years now.
“However, there are also new attractions created specifically for this website, and more are still under development. These experiences range from guided tours—such as walking tours between Kutná Hora and Malešov—to interactive elements.
“The website offers a range of experiences, from completely free activities—like downloading interactive guides—to more premium experiences. One of the more expensive options is Step into the Past vacations, where visitors spend several days traveling to the different game locations, enjoying themed activities, experiencing medieval-style food and so on."
What kind of support have you received from Warhorse Studios, the creator of Kingdom Come: Deliverance? Do I understand correctly that the website operates in cooperation with the studio?
“Yes, absolutely. Securing approval and cooperation from Warhorse Studios was the cornerstone of the entire project. They have been very generous, supportive, and actively involved in making this happen.
“They provided us with graphics for the website, shared information, and helped us connect with their partners. We have also signed license agreements because we are using a significant amount of their intellectual property. Their support has been amazing."
Some of these locations are not well-known tourist destinations, and in some cases, even locals might not be familiar with them. For someone who has never visited these places before, where would you recommend starting their journey?
“It really depends on what kind of experience the tourist is looking for and how they prefer to structure their trip. One option is to start with the less-visited and less-developed tourist spots, like Suchdol or Rataje. From there, visitors can move on to locations with more established tourism infrastructure, such as Malešov, which has already had some experience with tourists.
“Finally, they can visit the major highlights like Kutná Hora and Trosky. Kutná Hora, for example, is a UNESCO-protected historical town and already a well-known destination. So, the tour can really be tailored to different preferences—whether visitors are looking for quiet, quaint places or bustling tourist hotspots.”
