Český Krumlov itinerary: 1 to 2 days
Plans for one and two days in Český Krumlov, day by day: the castle and its gardens, the Cloak Bridge, the Baroque theatre, the Church of Saint Vitus and the Main Square first, then the Egon Schiele Art Centrum, the Fotoatelier Seidel, the Regional Museum and the Minorite Monastery as you add a day. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 2 days
Český Krumlov in 1 day
Day 1
Castle Gardens
Large Baroque terraced gardens above the town, with a cascade fountain, a summer palace and a revolving open-air theatre.
Egon Schiele Art Centrum
Gallery in a former brewery devoted to the Austrian painter Egon Schiele, who lived in the town, with modern art shows.
Church of Saint Vitus
Late-Gothic church whose slender tower rises over the old town, with a vaulted nave and Baroque altars.
Náměstí Svornosti (Main Square)
The old town's main square, with a plague column, the town hall and painted Renaissance and Baroque houses.
Barber's Bridge and Vltava river walk
Wooden bridge with statues linking the old town to Latrán, and a riverside walk along the bend of the Vltava.
Český Krumlov Castle
Vast castle complex above the Vltava, second in size only to Prague Castle, with a painted round tower and guided tours.
Cloak Bridge
Covered bridge of several storeys spanning a deep ravine between castle courtyards, linking the palace to the gardens.
Castle Baroque Theatre
Baroque castle theatre of the 1760s with its original stage machinery, scenery and costumes, seen on guided tours.
Minorite Monastery
Medieval monastery complex in Latrán with a Gothic church, cloisters and a garden, shown on guided visits.
Český Krumlov in 2 days
Day 1
Castle Gardens
Large Baroque terraced gardens above the town, with a cascade fountain, a summer palace and a revolving open-air theatre.
Egon Schiele Art Centrum
Gallery in a former brewery devoted to the Austrian painter Egon Schiele, who lived in the town, with modern art shows.
Náměstí Svornosti (Main Square)
The old town's main square, with a plague column, the town hall and painted Renaissance and Baroque houses.
Church of Saint Vitus
Late-Gothic church whose slender tower rises over the old town, with a vaulted nave and Baroque altars.
Museum Fotoatelier Seidel
The preserved studio and home of photographers Josef and František Seidel, with old cameras and photos of the region.
Regional Museum
Museum in a former Jesuit seminary on the history of the town and South Bohemia, with a large model of Český Krumlov.
Minorite Monastery
Medieval monastery complex in Latrán with a Gothic church, cloisters and a garden, shown on guided visits.
Barber's Bridge and Vltava river walk
Wooden bridge with statues linking the old town to Latrán, and a riverside walk along the bend of the Vltava.
Cloak Bridge
Covered bridge of several storeys spanning a deep ravine between castle courtyards, linking the palace to the gardens.
Castle Baroque Theatre
Baroque castle theatre of the 1760s with its original stage machinery, scenery and costumes, seen on guided tours.
Day 2
Český Krumlov Castle
Vast castle complex above the Vltava, second in size only to Prague Castle, with a painted round tower and guided tours.
Watch: Český Krumlov
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Český Krumlov
May to September has the warmest weather and the castle tours and gardens open, but also the most day-trip crowds; early morning and evening are quieter. The Festival of the Five-Petalled Rose in June fills the town with Renaissance costumes and markets. Winter is cold and quiet, with Christmas markets in December and some sights closed.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Český Krumlov on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Český Krumlov on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Český Krumlov on GetYourGuide
- From the airport: a private transfer in Český Krumlov with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Czech Republic from Airalo
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Tips for Český Krumlov
- Castle interiors are shown only on guided tours with limited places; book a tour time ahead in summer.
- The Castle Baroque Theatre, one of the best preserved of its kind, can be seen only on its own guided tours, which run in the warmer months.
- The castle gardens and the castle tours are seasonal and close or shorten in winter; check before planning a winter visit.
- The old town is small and car-free; park in the car parks on its edge and walk in.
- Stay overnight to see the town in the evening and early morning, when the day-trip coaches from Prague and Vienna have gone.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Castle Gardens: Tderflinger, CC BY 4.0
- Church of Saint Vitus: VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Egon Schiele Art Centrum: Jirka Dl, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minorite Monastery: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0
- Museum Fotoatelier Seidel: Jik jik, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Český Krumlov Castle: VitVit, CC BY-SA 4.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
