What to see and do in Cesky Krumlov in 1 day, a fairytale town in the Czech Republic

Some time ago I met a friend Paco Nadal just the day before he was going to start a trip to the Czech Republic.

Knowing that I had had the opportunity to make a long trip through that country, he asked me to advise him on a place that should not be missed (apart from Prague which, of course, I already knew well…).

I didn't hesitate and told him: Don't miss Cesky Krumlov, it is the best of Czechia, in addition to being a city declared Heritage awarded by the Unesco.

This beautiful medieval town was once again mostly recommended by its readers, who also through its own blog had asked its readers for advice for the trip that was beginning.

Finally, due to different circumstances, on that trip Paco could not visit Cesky Krumlov, but this gave rise to him, breaking a maxim in his blog, to talk about a place he did not know.

Shortly afterwards he had the opportunity to meet him and thus confirm the appropriateness of the recommendation that his readers and I made to him.

With this anecdote I already make it clear to you that, after doing a trip to the Czech Republic to know Prague, the most recommended visit you can make is, without a doubt, go to the medieval city de Cesky Krumlov, located southwest of the Czech capital.

If you finally decide to take this excursion, below I give you a series of tips and recommendations to visit Cesky Krumlov.

What to see and do in Cesky Krumlov in one day

At the outset I will tell you that the worst thing about Cesky Krumlov is that it is not too near Prague.

Specifically, by car it will take about two and a half hours, although if you get up early, in one day you will have time to discover and enjoy its charm, either on your own, or in a tour to Cesky Krumlov in Spanish organized by an agency.

Of course, the ideal would be to have a day and a half, which would also allow you to include a stop in the excursion in Cesky Budejovice, where you can see its large main square

Cesky Krumlov Old Town

Once you reach Cesky Krumlov, I can tell you that it has three areas in which you are going to concentrate your visit.

On the one hand, the Old City, which is the area found within the meander that forms the Vltava River.

Then the neighborhood of Lateran, which is located at the foot of the castle; and, finally, the complex itself castle, a large fortress located on top of a promontory.

For visit Cesky Krumlov in one day you must walk through the aforementioned Old City y climb to the castle.

It is advisable to access from the parking lot that is reached from the road that brings us from Prague.

Upon entering under the viaduct built to join the two areas of the castle, you will discover the aforementioned Old City enveloped by the river Vltava.

Cesky Krumlov Town Hall Square

In it, the main point is the Town Hall Square, which is located in a 16th century building.

Opposite is the Plague Column with a fountain, a monument that, like many places in the Czech Republic, was built in 1715 in gratitude for having avoided the epidemic of the aforementioned disease.

The streets of the Old City They will show you a succession of houses with varied and colorful facades.

Additionally you can see the St. Vitus church, main religious monument of the old area, built in 1407, with a choir from the year 1500 and an organ.

Latrán neighborhood in Cesky Krumlov

The Old City, heading towards the castle, you will cross the río Moldava and you will access the Latrán neighborhood.

It's worth getting to Budejovice Gate, the only one that remains of the nine ancient entrances to the city. which was built in the year 1600 in the shape of a passage.

Right on the edge of the river, and under the castle, you will find the church of San Justo, from the first half of the 14th century.

How to visit and what to see in Cesky Krumlov Castle

The Latrán street You access the promontory where the impressive and well-kept Cesky Krumlov Castle, which is certainly worth a visit.

The enclosure known as the Cesky Krumlov castle In reality it is a large palace complex, the second largest and most important in Bohemia, behind the Prague Castle.

But above all it is a really attractive monument, both for its location and its architecture, and in fact it has been the protagonist of several famous films, which will not surprise you when you meet it.

This palace complex is made up of 40 houses and buildings located on top of a kilometer-long promontory.

Beneath said hill winds the meander that the río Moldava does next to the Cesky Krumlov old town.

The most important building in this complex is the one called small castle, of which a great defensive tower of great beauty for its decoration, which is the most prominent monument in the town.

How to climb the tower of Cesky Krumlov castle

It is very worth it climb the castle tower, which dates back to the 18th century, because from there you will have some splendid views of Cesky Krumlov.

For its part, the so-called castle above, adjacent to the original castle, was built in the 11th century.

It is a Gothic building that was later transformed into Renaissance style and the walls were covered with paintings.

Cesky Krumlov Castle Baroque Theater

Crossing the viaduct leading to the town, you come across a building that houses a curious baroque theater, one of the great attractions to visit in the castle.

To highlight the ingenious wooden mechanism that changes the decorations. Don't stop watching it.

Cesky Krumlov Castle Garden

The last part of the castle is the garden, which dates back to 1678.

Walking through it, you can see waterfall fountains, a small lake with an island, a summer palace and a music pavilion with paintings on the ceiling.

In any case, during the castle visit along the hill you will find various viewpoints, which will allow you to have very varied panoramic views of Cesky Krumlov.

You will have a hard time deciding which is the most beautiful perspective and you will not stop taking photos.

Cesky Krumlov Castle visit schedules

As we have commented, the visit to Cesky Krumlov castle It takes place in various places and rooms, so the schedules depend not only on the time of year, but also on the tour you choose to visit the castle.

Thus, for example, Visiting hours from June to August It is from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m., although you can walk through its gardens and viewpoints every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 19 p.m.

Here you can consult the Cesky Krumlov Castle visiting hours, depending on the time of year and the places to visit, such as the tower, the museum or the baroque theater.

Cesky Krumlov Castle ticket prices

Likewise, ticket prices also depend on the corners and rooms to visit in the castle.

Here you have the detailed information with the ticket prices to visit Cesky Krumlov Castle.

Horni Street in Cesky Krumlov

In your visit of Cesky Krumlov, it is worth it that from the Town Hall Square go up the Horni street to the other access bridge to the town.

From the park located next to the old Jesuit seminary you can see other excellent views of the city and, above all, the castle.

Terraces on the Vltava River in Cesky Krumlov

On the other hand, I will tell you that on the banks of the río Moldava numerous are available terraces where you can rest, have a drink and enjoy the views, which is well worth it.

And if you want some adventure, you can rent a boat to do some rafting on the Vltava, and thus have other different views of this small but beautiful city.

In sum, Cesky Krumlov It is a visit that I assure you will not disappoint you, nor did it disappoint Paco Nadal...

Map: how to get to Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov It is located 180 kilometers south of Prague, and by car you will arrive in two and a quarter hours.

By its location south of the Czech Republic you can too arrive from Vienna, since it is at a distance of 200 kilometers to the north, and from Munich, given that it is located 300 kilometers to the east.

Best Photos of Cesky Krumlov

Here you have more photos of the beautiful medieval town of Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic.