Historic Center of Cesky Krumlov

Historic Center of Cesky Krumlov

Historic Center of Cesky Krumlov
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  • Mei C
    Sydney, Australia23 contributions
    Early in the morning
    Read so many reviews and blogs and we decided to arrive late at 5pm, stayed overnight, explored the town from 7.45am when light appeared. it was so good at night and early in the morning, quiet when you need a rest, even at the night the town is cute and empty, you get to see the beautiful town. From 10am you start to see the town 50% full with tourist groups, every half an hour increased by 20%, the town was full of groups by 11.30am. We strolled the town over and over, it is very small. However, each time we passed the same street, it felt different due to the number of tourists and finally we lost interest of the town because of the crowds. The cute bridge doesnt look like bridge any more, you only see people, nothing but people.But we are glad we visited it with good strategy, we loved this town when it‘s quiet!!
    Visited December 2019
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 17, 2020
  • cjdotheworld
    Smithfield, Virginia1,366 contributions
    This is a Beautiful Must-see Place
    Descending from the gorgeous castle, you don't expect to find such a magnificent village. You should have given the birds eye view of old town from the castle ramparts. There are beautiful narrow winding streets, the river running through parts of the city in a nearly semicircular sense. A total must see. Worth the trip to get here from whereever you are.
    Visited August 2019
    Written May 27, 2020
  • Anne S
    11 contributions
    Beautiful small town with so much to see and do!
    This idyllic town is stunning in its beauty and fascinating with its rich history. Rafting the river is a wonderful break from touring. The people were very friendly and welcoming. A folk singer entertained a large dancing crowd with Czech songs and guitar. Delightful!
    Visited August 2022
    Written September 6, 2022
  • MnK International
    Prague, Czech Republic297 contributions
    Amazing (tourist trap)
    The centre itself, speaking about architecture and vibe, is amazing and beautiful. A lot to look at. Restaurants are though full of "fake" super pricy food. Fresh grilled fish was a fried frozen mass.
    Visited September 2020
    Written September 20, 2020
  • FLnurseER
    Boca Raton, Florida2,731 contributions
    Stunningly beautiful town
    I visit this city, my favorite, every year and always find something new to admire. Given the Covid 19 situation this year, there are only individual local tourists and families in the streets, all large international groups are missing, making it the ideal time to enjoy the absolute beauty of the historical houses. Some stores are closed, but there are plenty that are opened, and almost all restaurants are waiting for their guests to come and enjoy their wonderful food.
    Visited September 2020
    Written September 21, 2020
  • Piero C
    Brindisi, Italy509 contributions
    Nothing lovelier
    I skipped Cesky last time I was in the Republic, and sorely wanted to go, for twenty years. When at last I made it, I was overwhelmed. This is the perfect little European town--something straight out of Studio Ghibli, if you know what I mean. When we were her it snowed...perfectly magical, impossible to get lost, and worth at least a day.
    Visited January 2022
    Written January 10, 2022
  • Janine Hart
    Laaber, Germany642 contributions
    Fairytale town
    Two days is plenty to take in the town. We had three so able to leisurely explore. Highly recommend going during the week if possible as weekends are busy. A stroll all along the river is nice as you can explore beyond the old town area.
    Visited September 2021
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 14, 2021
  • NTXTravelBug60
    Dallas, Texas139 contributions
    Worth Going out of Your Way
    Absolutely loved Cesky Krumlov. We stopped on our drive from Prague to Vienna. About 2 hours from Prague. Took a little work to find the parking outside the city center, but WOW. So picturesque! A day with stops here and in Holasovice was one of our favorites on a 2 week trip of Germany, Czech Republic and Austria, where every day was incredible.
    Visited September 2021
    Written August 22, 2022
  • Mary R
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania777 contributions
    Enchanting Cesky Krumlov
    We were so happy to be able to visit Cesky Krumlov on our recent trip to Europe. This pretty little historic town is just wonderful for exploring! It is fantastic that so much of the original architecture has been preserved. Walking up and down the cobblestone streets, although challenging, is very fun. Everyone calls this a "fairytale" village. The views from the upper part of the castle are quite spectacular. The town is encircled by the river, and all the little red roofs really stand out. We looked at the outside of the castle, but sadly did not have the time to enter and tour. There are also lovely gardens nearby. There are now three bears in the moat, and we watched the bear keeper feed them. They seem to have very high standards for their care. We ate an excellent lunch in a lovely and charming restaurant, and spent some time shopping and strolling. The town is famous for gingerbread cookies and garnet jewelry. Most of the stores in this old section seem dedicated to tourists. Cesky Krumlov is certainly a very special place to visit. Highly recommended!
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 8, 2023
  • Brittany_11_10
    Los Angeles, California1,707 contributions
    Picturesque
    Cesky Krumlov is quaint, charming, and historic. A towering castle, a lazy river wending around the city, a beautiful church, charming cafes and restaurants...what's not to like? I imagine in the high season (i.e., summer), it's probably quite busy (and maybe less than ideal), but in the low season (November), it's wonderful! Sure you'll have to bundle up, and maybe wear a rain jacket, but there are plenty of cafes and restos to pop into for something hot, and you'll have the castle and other sites/sights mostly to yourself.
    Visited November 2021
    Written November 29, 2021
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MnK International
Prague, Czech Republic297 contributions
Sep 2020
The centre itself, speaking about architecture and vibe, is amazing and beautiful. A lot to look at. Restaurants are though full of "fake" super pricy food. Fresh grilled fish was a fried frozen mass.
Written September 20, 2020
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FLnurseER
Boca Raton, FL2,731 contributions
Sep 2020
I visit this city, my favorite, every year and always find something new to admire. Given the Covid 19 situation this year, there are only individual local tourists and families in the streets, all large international groups are missing, making it the ideal time to enjoy the absolute beauty of the historical houses. Some stores are closed, but there are plenty that are opened, and almost all restaurants are waiting for their guests to come and enjoy their wonderful food.
Written September 22, 2020
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Piero C
Brindisi, Italy509 contributions
Jan 2022
I skipped Cesky last time I was in the Republic, and sorely wanted to go, for twenty years. When at last I made it, I was overwhelmed. This is the perfect little European town--something straight out of Studio Ghibli, if you know what I mean. When we were her it snowed...perfectly magical, impossible to get lost, and worth at least a day.
Written January 11, 2022
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Janine Hart
Laaber, Germany642 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Two days is plenty to take in the town. We had three so able to leisurely explore. Highly recommend going during the week if possible as weekends are busy. A stroll all along the river is nice as you can explore beyond the old town area.
Written September 14, 2021
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NTXTravelBug60
Dallas, TX139 contributions
Sep 2021
Absolutely loved Cesky Krumlov. We stopped on our drive from Prague to Vienna. About 2 hours from Prague. Took a little work to find the parking outside the city center, but WOW. So picturesque! A day with stops here and in Holasovice was one of our favorites on a 2 week trip of Germany, Czech Republic and Austria, where every day was incredible.
Written August 22, 2022
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Mary R
Philadelphia, PA777 contributions
Apr 2023
We were so happy to be able to visit Cesky Krumlov on our recent trip to Europe. This pretty little historic town is just wonderful for exploring! It is fantastic that so much of the original architecture has been preserved. Walking up and down the cobblestone streets, although challenging, is very fun. Everyone calls this a "fairytale" village.

The views from the upper part of the castle are quite spectacular. The town is encircled by the river, and all the little red roofs really stand out. We looked at the outside of the castle, but sadly did not have the time to enter and tour. There are also lovely gardens nearby.

There are now three bears in the moat, and we watched the bear keeper feed them. They seem to have very high standards for their care.

We ate an excellent lunch in a lovely and charming restaurant, and spent some time shopping and strolling. The town is famous for gingerbread cookies and garnet jewelry. Most of the stores in this old section seem dedicated to tourists.

Cesky Krumlov is certainly a very special place to visit. Highly recommended!
Written April 9, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Brittany_11_10
Los Angeles, CA1,707 contributions
Nov 2021
Cesky Krumlov is quaint, charming, and historic. A towering castle, a lazy river wending around the city, a beautiful church, charming cafes and restaurants...what's not to like?

I imagine in the high season (i.e., summer), it's probably quite busy (and maybe less than ideal), but in the low season (November), it's wonderful! Sure you'll have to bundle up, and maybe wear a rain jacket, but there are plenty of cafes and restos to pop into for something hot, and you'll have the castle and other sites/sights mostly to yourself.
Written November 29, 2021
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Judy W
13 contributions
Aug 2021
This is a beautiful little town. Perfect especially for a romantic night or two. I saw it on a travel video one week before my trip and altered my itinerary to stay there one night. It turned out to be a trip highlight. I recommend Hotel Dvorak there also and have dinner with them on the riverside.
Written September 4, 2021
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Seaside30452304959
24 contributions
Oct 2022
The historic town is indisputably beautiful worth a minimum of one day visit. The restaurants and services somehow average down my rating to 4*. However, what is most outstanding is the bus/coach station, throughout my round Europe trip. The station is beautiful clean and conveniently located, with everything you need as a tourist including outdoor WiFi. The little grocery story has the some of the best common snacks I have ever come across - will go back just for this!
Written December 10, 2022
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marleencornelio
Amersfoort, The Netherlands204 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
This city has Italian vibes. Beautiful buildings, lots of restaurants and bars. You should definitely walk alongside the Vltava. Looking at all the people in canoes and rafters is awesome. We were there in the Corona year so it wasn’t that touristic. Don’t know if that was different in other summers.
Written August 11, 2020
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