Ceský Krumlov Château

Reputedly the second-largest castle in Bohemia (after Prague Castle), Ceský Krumlov Château was constructed in the 13th-century as part of a private estate. Throughout the ages, it has been passed on to a variety of private owners, including the Rozmberk family, Bohemia's largest landholders, and the Schwarzenbergs, the Bohemian equivalent of the Hilton family.

Perched high atop a rocky hill, the château is open from April to October and can only be viewed as part of a guided tour.

Church of St. Vitus

Dating back to the 15th century, the church watches over the city and features beautiful frescoes.

Regional Museum

Learn about the history of Bohemia and Český Krumlov, as you admire archaeological finds and a miniature version of the city.

Český Krumlov Castle

Standing next to the river and looming over the Old Town, the castle looks back on hundreds of  years of Bohemian kings.

Marionette Museum

Puppetry is a keen tradition in this part of the world and the museum showcases the history of the art form. There are also regular performances.

Mount Kleť

Make your way to the top on foot or by using the chairlift, then enjoy views as far as the Alps on a clear day.

Rybárská Basta Jakuba Krcína

One of the town's most celebrated restaurants, this place specialises in freshwater fish from the surrounding lakes. Trout, perch, pike, and eel are sautéed, grilled, baked, and fried in a variety of herbs and spices. Venison, rabbit, and other game are also available, along with the requisite roast beef and pork cutlet dinners.

Restaurace Na Ostrove (On the Island)

In the shadow of the castle and, as the name implies, on an island, this restaurant is best on a sunny day when the terrace overflows with flowers, hearty Czech food (including plenty of chicken and fish), and lots of beer. The staff are very friendly and it's a great place to relax and enjoy the view.

Krumlovský mlýn

This newly restored millhouse, dating back to the 16th-century, is a restaurant, antique shop, and exhibition all in one. Large wooden tables and benches are part of the thematic restaurant on the ground floor, where a traditional Czech menu is served. The terrace on the bank of the Vltava River is a terrific place to sit in the summer.

Typical gifts from the Czech Republic are wooden toys and these can be found in abundance in the many gift shops of Cesky Krumlov. You will also find various examples of Czech ceramics, traditional gingerbread moulded into all sorts of figures from little devils to chickens, and painted blown Easter eggs.

Travellers Hostel Bar, housed in a cavernous former horse stables passageway in the centre of town, has been the dominant hang out spot in town since the floods of 2002. Almost every night of the week, there will be people gathered here drinking, smoking and talking. There are frequent live music performances, a good little restaurant is tucked into the corner of the courtyard and the neverending flow of migrating people means that every evening is different.                                                                    

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