Cesky Krumlov and it's surroundings
Cesky Krumlov lies near Ceske Budejovice, and is one of the most beautiful cities in the southern region. Why do we recommend you visit Cesky Krumlov? It is definitely one of our most popular destinations for relaxation, romantic walks and cultural activities. You will find Cesky Krumlov to be a picturesque town with an unique atmosphere that you immediately fall in love with. It is located below the ridge Blansky Woods and the romantic medieval city center is surrounded by the meandering Vltava River.
The city center has been an urban conservation area since 1963 and an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Captivating castle Cesky Krumlov, which is also an UNESCO monument, may be entered from April to October and its tour is highly recommended. The tour introduces you to the castle, with its impressive architecture of major courtly residences from the 16th - 18th centuries with rare Renaissance and Baroque frescoes on the buildings around five castle courtyards. You can choose from two tours that are held inside the castle across the historic interior installations from the 16th - 19th centuries and see the castle tower with a dungeon and exhibition of Baroque sculptures.
Walks in the baroque gardens with French and English garden designs are wonderful and relaxing, along with viewing the cascade fountain and castle lake. There are weddings hosted in the summer months as well. These gardens have unforgettable charm.
The entire city is a fount of Czech cultural. If you are a lover of classical music we recommend visiting Cesky Krumlov in late July and early August, when the International Music Festival is held. But whether you are planning to visit Cesky Krumlov in this time of year or any other, you will certainly not be bored or disappointed.
The countryside that surrounds the town is also beautiful. The most interesting places which are protected by UNESCO and which we recommend are the picturesque Czech villages Holašovice (24km from Cesky Krumlov) and Svachův Dvůr (7km from Cesky Krumlov). In Holašovice you will find a fully conserved typical Czech village, with buildings dating back to the 16th century. In Svachův Dvůr you can visit a typical Czech farmhouse with local cuisine and a beer spa with domestic manufacturing of beer. Also worth a visit is Jindřichův Hradec (84 km from Cesky Krumlov) or Hluboká nad Vltavou (34km from Cesky Krumlov). Sport lovers will definitely be interested in dam Lipno (40km from Cesky Krumlov), where you can rent bicycles, roller skates or boats. In the vicinity of Cesky Krumlov there are also a large number of exceptional golf courses worth a visit.
Come to discover the beauty of Cesky Krumlov. After completing a non-binding questionnaire, we will plan your entire trip according to your requirements, including transportation, accommodation, tickets for cultural events, guide services, entrance to the golf courses or renting sports equipment. You´ll receive an all in one package assembled individually for you.
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