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Český Krumlov
Town in South Bohemian, Czech Republic

Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov is a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

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It has about 13,000 inhabitants. The town is located on the Vltava River in the Bohemian Forest Foothills.

Get in

Getting to Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov lies on regional railway line České Budějovice – Černý Kříž, going from regional capital to National Park Šumava via Český Krumlov. Taking a train to Český Krumlov is possibly the most comfortable way how to get there. Czech Railways operates one direct long-distance Ex "Jižní expres" train from Prague and back, departing from Praha hl.n.

Do

Things to do

Rafting on the Vltava River. You can rent rafts on several locations and hostels in and out the town, and near the camping area as well. The river can become faster flowing in summer months after rain, so approach the weirs with caution.

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    Vydra Boat Rental

    May,June (weekends) July –September daily.

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    Ontario - boat

    If you think you know Český Krumlov well and nothing can surprise you, do night-rafting.

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    Maleček Boat Rentals

    Rent a boat or take the historical wooden raft tour with guides and commentary in English.

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    Vltava Travel Agency - Tube Rental

    Kajovská.

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    JK Slupenec Horses

    They provide all the gear you need, including a helmet.

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    Revolving

    Open-air theatre with a revolving auditorium placed in the chateau gardens with view on the Bellaria villa.

Eat

Where to eat

There are no bad places to eat in Český Krumlov, but some are better than others. A good rule of thumb is to stay away from the tourist restaurants that charge more than 30Kč for a half-liter of beer. The following restaurants are good value:

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    Hospoda 99 and Deli 99

    At Věžní with Latrán (adjacent to the Budejovicka Gate - main entrance to the old town).

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    Krčma v Šatlavské

    Šatlavská Ulice (around the corner from the town square).

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    Laibon

    Parkán Ulice (two blocks from the town square on the right, before you reach the wooden bridge).

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    Maštal

    Tucked away next to the Infocentrum on the town square.

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    Na Louži

    Unlike many other restaurants in the Czech Republic, service here comes with a smile.

How locals move

Getting around Český Krumlov the local way

  • Get inCanoe, kayak or raft are the most popular vehicles to reach Český Krumlov in summer (especially among Czech people).
  • Go nextDo your homework: Sometimes it’s a good idea to keep your bed in Český Krumlov and go on day trips to the following places (listed alphabetically): České Budějovice.
  • Go nextIt is definitely worth the day trip from Český Krumlov by either bus or rail, but not worth staying overnight, unless you have to make some sort of early train or bus connection.
  • Go nextOr if you don’t want to hike or if you want just 2 hours long trip, scooter rental could take you from Český Krumlov to the top by minibus.
  • Go nextYou may start to feel lost as you trek along the dirt path and down a hill covered with exposed tree roots, but the river should be just below you and the castle might start peeking out between the trees from the opposite hill.

From Wikivoyage: Český Krumlov, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-07.

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