Must-see attractions in Český Krumlov

  • View of Cesky Krumlov Castle seen across town's rooftops, Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

    Český Krumlov State Castle

    Český Krumlov

    Český Krumlov's striking Renaissance castle, occupying a promontory high above the town, began life in the 13th century. It acquired its present…

  • Egon Schiele Art Centrum

    Český Krumlov

    This excellent private gallery houses a small retro­spective of the celebrated and controversial Viennese painter Egon Schiele (1890–1918). Schiele's…

  • Castle Museum & Tower

    Český Krumlov

    Located within the castle complex, this small museum and adjoining tower is an ideal option if you don't have the time or energy for a full castle tour…

  • Náměstí Svornosti

    Český Krumlov

    The centre of the Old Town is defined by náměstí Svornosti, with its 16th-century Town Hall and Marian Plague Column, dating from 1716. Several buildings…

  • Graphite Mine

    Český Krumlov

    Don a hard hat and ride a clanking electric wagon through 2km of underground workings in Czechia's last graphite mine, only recently abandoned. Tours are…

  • Museum Fotoateliér Seidel

    Český Krumlov

    This photography museum presents a moving retrospective of the work of local photographers Josef Seidel and his son František. Especially poignant are the…

  • Marionette Museum

    Český Krumlov

    This is the better of two museums in town dedicated to puppetry and marionettes. It's a branch of the National Marionette Theatre in Prague and is housed…

  • Regional Museum

    Český Krumlov

    This small museum features folk art from the Šumava region, archaeology, history, fine arts, furnishings and weapons. The highlight is a room-sized model…

  • Synagogue

    Český Krumlov

    Český Krumlov's renovated synagogue was built in neo-Romanesque style in 1909. The building survived the Nazi occupation in WWII and was used as a…

  • Egon Schiele Garden Studio

    Český Krumlov

    This hillside house served as artist Egon Schiele's residence and studio in 1911. He created several important works here, including his 'Dead Town' and …

  • Church of St Vitus

    Český Krumlov

    This pretty church, with its signature neo-Gothic tower, is worth a peek inside. The church occasionally hosts classical music concerts; ask at the nearby…

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