Český Krumlov, Czechia

Český Krumlov

A castle town wrapped in the bends of the Vltava river.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Český Krumlov

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the castle and climb its painted round tower for the view of the river bend.
  2. AfternoonRaft or canoe down the Vltava river around the town.
  3. EveningWalk the empty lanes once the day-trippers have left.

Day 2

Visit Hluboká castle, or hike to the Kleť observatory.

What to eat

Roast duck with dumplings and red cabbage, and a Budvar beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Český Krumlov

Beat the crowds

Day-tour buses arrive late morning and leave in the afternoon. Stay overnight and enjoy the town in the evening and early morning.

Best photo spot

The view of the town in the river bend from the castle gardens, and from the Plášťový bridge high above the castle courtyard.

Getting there

Buses from Prague take about 3 hours. Cars can't enter the centre; park in one of the car parks around the edge.

Don't miss nearby

Rafting or canoeing on the Vltava river through the town is a classic summer activity.

Good to know

The castle interiors can only be seen on guided visits, and some close in winter. The castle gardens are free in season.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Český Krumlov

Getting there

  • České Budějovice Airport (JCL)17 km away
  • Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ)65 km away
  • Prague140 km away
  • Salzburg145 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypePopular town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryCzechia

Questions

Český Krumlov: good to know

Is Český Krumlov worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A castle town wrapped in the bends of the Vltava river.

How many days do you need in Český Krumlov?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Český Krumlov?

You can visit all year. Day-tour buses arrive late morning and leave in the afternoon. Stay overnight and enjoy the town in the evening and early morning.

How do you get to Český Krumlov?

The nearest airport is České Budějovice Airport (JCL), about 17 km away. Buses from Prague take about 3 hours. Cars can't enter the centre; park in one of the car parks around the edge.

What is there to see near Český Krumlov?

Nearby hidden places include Karlštejn (126 km), Wolfgangsee (St. Wolfgang) (136 km) and Prague (141 km).

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