{"id":32058,"date":"2025-03-25T17:12:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/chesky-krumlov\/"},"modified":"2025-03-25T17:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T14:12:36","slug":"chesky-krumlov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/en\/chesky-krumlov\/","title":{"rendered":"\u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov – what to see in the most beautiful city in the Czech Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov – what to see in one or two days: Krumlov Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, monasteries, museums, restaurants, how to get there and where to stay in the city.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov<\/strong> is a doll’s town, like an illustration for fairy tale books about princes and princesses, located in the south of the Czech Republic near the border with Austria. The city is surrounded by the Vltava River – yes, this is the same Vltava that flows in Prague. But here it is winding and narrow, and in the small town of Krumlov it makes three sharp turns that divide the town into three meanders, or peninsulas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven’t been to \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov yet, I sincerely recommend doing so. Even if there are a lot of tourists, you still won’t regret it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time to visit Cesky Krumlov<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov<\/strong> is an ideal city to visit at any time of the year! In the summer, you can not only walk along the medieval streets with ice cream in hand, but also practice water sports on the Vltava River. Krumlov. In the fall, it becomes fabulous with the variety of colors of the trees growing on the slopes of the neighboring hills. And winter. This is where the fairy tale begins, when the city is covered with a thin blanket of snow and decorated with Christmas decorations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Krumliv Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On one of these meanders stands Krumlov Castle<\/strong>, the second largest in the Czech Republic, after Prague Castle. It is incredibly beautiful, with a huge park, fountains, an old theater, and galleries on thick and high painted walls. At the entrance to the castle, you will be greeted by a live bear in the moat – a tradition that is 400 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A great view of the city opens from the Plaschovy Bridge. This is a good alternative to the expensive climb to the Castle Tower. This three-tiered arch bridge connects the 4th and 5th courtyards of the castle. Try to see the Cloak Bridge while walking along it, or go down to the foot of the castle and look up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The castle museum downstairs has many beautiful historical exhibits from the castle. It also has detailed information, so you can learn about the castle without joining an official tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip<\/strong>: At night, the castle is beautifully illuminated and illuminates the entire city. By the way, the gates to the castle courtyard are open at night. You can also walk around here, looking at the wall paintings and seeing what Cesky Krumlov looks like under the light of the lanterns. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Opening hours and entrance tickets:<\/strong>
Depending on the time of year, the castle’s opening hours and tours may vary.
As a rule, the museum and tower are open daily from 9:00 to 16:00. However, do not forget to check the the official website<\/a> <\/strong> for more information and ticket prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n