Český Krumlov, Czechia: travel guide
A small town folded into a bend of the Vltava, UNESCO-listed since 1992 — the castle above the rooftops keeps one of Europe's rare surviving Baroque theatres, still with its stage machinery of the 1680s.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
- Country
- Czechia
- Currency
- CZK
- Time zone
- Europe/Prague
- Nearest airport
- LNZ
Top places to visit in Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov Historic Centre (UNESCO)
UNESCO historic town · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
A UNESCO-protected old town occupying a tongue of land almost entirely encircled by a tight bend in the Vltava River. Its pastel Baroque and Renaissance townhouses, Gothic churches, cobbled lanes and intimate squares have remained intact…
Český Krumlov Castle
castle complex · 4.8 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate
The second-largest castle complex in the Czech Republic after Prague Castle — a 13th-century complex of 40 buildings and courtyards rising on a rock above a horseshoe bend of the Vltava River. Successive Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque…
Vltava River Rafting
river rafting · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Drifting past the castle on a rubber raft is the quintessential Český Krumlov summer experience. The Vltava through town is gentle (Grade I–II) passing directly beneath the castle walls. The in-town segment takes 45–90 minutes. Dozens of…
Krumlov Castle Tower
renaissance-tower · 4.8 rating · about 1 h · entry Kč280 (≈ ₹1,250), Combined Castle Museum + Castle Tower ticket, 280 CZK full price. Single tariff - Czech residents and foreign visitors pay the same; reductions are by age/student status, not nationality. Other castle tickets: Tour Route I 300 CZK, Tour Route II 260 CZK, Baroque Theatre 400 CZK. Castle Garden is free.
The Castle Tower of Český Krumlov — the spectacular Renaissance round tower decorated with elaborate sgraffito (1591), one of the most photographed Czech landmarks, with the panoramic views over the medieval town.
Krumlov Cesky Krumlov Tour
unesco-walk · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
A walking tour of UNESCO Český Krumlov — the spectacular medieval old town with the cobbled streets, the colourful Renaissance buildings, the historic Latrán quarter, and the iconic Czech medieval heritage.
Krumlov Vltava Rafting
river-rafting · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
Vltava River rafting through Krumlov — the spectacular gentle rafting on the Vltava through the medieval town, with the iconic views of the castle from the water and the famous Český Krumlov approach.
Krumlov Castle Gardens
baroque-gardens · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry
The Český Krumlov Castle Gardens — the spectacular Baroque gardens above the castle, with the historic Bellaria summer pavilion, the rotating outdoor stage, and the panoramic views over the medieval town.
Krumlov Castle Bear Moat
bear-moat · 4.5 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
The Castle Bear Moat — the unique bear moat at Český Krumlov Castle that has held bears since 1707, with the historic Brown Bear residents (a Krumlov tradition for centuries).
Krumlov Cloak Bridge
covered-bridge · 4.7 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
The Cloak Bridge (Plášťový Most) — the spectacular three-tiered covered bridge connecting the castle wings, with the dramatic views over the Vltava and the picturesque medieval old town below.
Krumlov Photography Walk
photo-walk · 4.8 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
A photography walk through Krumlov — capturing the most photogenic angles of the UNESCO town, with the iconic castle tower view from Seminární zahrada, the colourful houses on Latrán, and the dramatic Vltava bend.
Krumlov Cesky Castle Night
illumination · 4.9 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
The Český Krumlov Castle Night — the spectacular evening illumination of the castle complex, with the floodlit Renaissance tower, the dramatic medieval atmosphere, and the most magical Krumlov experience.
Krumlov Folk Festival
renaissance-festival · 4.8 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate
The Five-Petalled Rose Festival (Slavnosti pětilisté růže) — the spectacular annual June Renaissance festival in Český Krumlov with medieval reenactments, the historic costumes, the markets, and the iconic Czech medieval celebration.
Things to do
- Český Krumlov Castle Tour 2 — Baroque Theatre Cultural · 2 h · from CZK 290 per person
Where to stay in Český Krumlov
Hotels
- Pension Castle View Český Krumlov 3-star · CZK 1,300 to CZK 2,600 per night
- Hotel Růže Český Krumlov 4-star · CZK 4,500 to CZK 12,000 per night
- Hotel Maxmilian 4-star · CZK 2,300 to CZK 4,600 per night
- Boutique Hotel Loft Český Krumlov 4-star · CZK 2,300 to CZK 4,400 per night
- Penzion Rosenauer 3-star · CZK 1,100 to CZK 2,200 per night
- Penzion Onyx Český Krumlov 3-star · CZK 1,300 to CZK 2,600 per night
Where to eat
- Krcma U Dvau Maryi Czech, Medieval · about CZK 450 per person
- Krčma v Šatlavské Czech, Medieval · about CZK 380 per person
- Pivovar Eggenberg Czech, Brewery · about CZK 380 per person
- Papas Living Restaurant International, Mediterranean · about CZK 520 per person
- Laibon Vegetariska Restaurace Vegetarian, Vegan, Czech · about CZK 300 per person
- Krcma na Louzi Czech, Pub · about CZK 380 per person
- Cikanska Jizba Czech, Roma · about CZK 400 per person
- Krcma Marketa Czech, Medieval · about CZK 500 per person
Getting around
- Walking main way to get around
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