Anniversary of the Battle of the Three Emperors (Austerlitz)
Slavkov u Brna will go back more than 220 years on the last weekend of November. It will commemorate one of the most significant European battles. The festival will welcome 1,000 reenactors from 15 countries, over 60 horses, and 15 cannons. Visitors can expect an expansive spectacle with full-scale battle reconstructions, historical parades, and a free admission weekend (tribune seats sold separately).
The battle took place on December 2nd, 1805, and using ingenious tactics the French emperor was able to defeat a much greater force in a more strategic position. One of the most attractive points of the program is a battle reenactment near the village of Tvarožná with nine hundred soldiers in period uniforms. There will be an evening parade with fireworks in Slavkov, with a final act of piety taking place at the Peace Monument. The commemorative event will include military camps, concerts, and an advent crafts fair on Slavkov Square and in the courtyard of the château. Guests can also enjoy costumed tours of Slavkov Château by Napoleon himself.
Visitors can also explore the interactive ‘Austerlitz 1805’ exhibition at Slavkov – Austerlitz Castle, featuring authentic historical artefacts, a large-scale model of the battlefield and a unique opportunity to interact with an AI-powered representation of Napoleon.
Find out more about the ‘Austerlitz 1805’ exhibition.
The commemorations are not a celebration of Napoleon or his victory, and certainly not a celebration of the war or the battle. The international political and war events that profoundly affected Europe in their time have become a means of meeting and a common interest for many people from many countries of the world. The aim of the events is to commemorate and promote knowledge of a common European history.
Programme 2026
Wednesday, 25 November 2026
17:00 – 18:00 Kučerov – meet the Napoleonic soldiers, battle on the village green and parade
Friday, 27 November 2026
17:30 Bonfires at Žuráň, organised by the village of Podolí
Saturday, 28 November 2026
07:30 Žuráň, ‘Slavkov Sun’, parade of French units
09:00 Tvarožná, assembly of the Coalition army
10:30 – 12:00 Santon, battlefield – infantry and cavalry manoeuvres
14:00–15:30 Re-enactment of the Battle of the Three Emperors – Tvarožná
Sunday, 29 November 2026
12:00 Commemorative ceremony at the Peace Mound
Admission to the event is FREE except for the tribune. Tickets for the VIP Tribune are available for pre-sale on on GoOut.
Special bus services will operate on Saturday, 28 November 2026, connecting Brno with the Rohlenka area near Tvarožná, where the battle reenactment takes place. Additional buses will also run between Slavkov u Brna and Rohlenka. Regular IDS JMK fares apply. For detailed timetables and transport information, visit the Austerlitz 2026 official website.
