What to do in Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov castle complex

Visit the main Český Krumlov attraction – magnificent Castle, which rises above the picturesque Renaissance architecture of the adjacent little town. Taking a walk through the historical centre will, thanks to its inimitable medieval character, leave you in no doubt as to why Český Krumlov is one of the attractions included on the UNESCO list.

St. Vitus church

Discover the second most impressive architectural landmark of the town – The Roman Catholic St. Vitus Church which was built on the promontory created by the river Vltava as well as the Česky Krumlov Castle. Its neo-Gothic octagonal tower became one of the dominant in the city.

Monastery Cesky Krumlov

Complex of newly reconstructed monasteries offer a lot of cultural and historical things.

Synagogue Cesky Krumlov

Built in Nouveau-Romanesque style in 1909 by the local Jewish community, the Cesky Krumlov Synagogue features an eight-sided tower with Torah-shaped windows. 

Egon Schiele Art centrum

Frequently visited Egon Schiele Art Centrum presents not only an exhibition documenting the work and life of Egon Schiele but also various rotating exhibits of classical 20thcentury and contemporary art. For young artists there is a big art studio.

Museum Fotoatelier Seidel

All fans of photography can admire in the Josef and Frantisek Seidels' studio the outstanding exposition of unique period images, post-cards and glass-plate negatives, and the well-preserved, functioning cameras, enlargers and darkroom equipment.

 

Marionette museum

An exhibition of old Czech marionettes and complete puppet theatres including stage designs and curtains from the half of the19th century is open for visitors in Marionette Museum.

Regional museum

The Regional museum located in a large Baroque building of former Jesuit seminary administers over 22 000 registered items of the collection fund, another 34 000 objects and over 5000 books in the library.

Chapel on the Mountain of the Cross

Take a walk to the pilgrimage place located on a top of a mountain where this eight-nave chapel of Our Lady Dolorous and the Holy Cross was built in 1710.

Wax museum

Through this museum visitors can step into history, breathe the atmosphere of an alchemist's kitchen and an old tavern, visit the courts of the Bohemian Kings and Emperors such as Charles IV, Franz Josef or Rudolf II and admire all the wax figurines.

Museum of Torture instruments

Visitors can enjoy a mystical atmosphere in an authentic environment of Museum of Torture installed in the cellars below the Český Krumlov town Hall. The museum offers a unique exposition of criminal punishment and instruments of torture including wax figures, sound and special audio-visual effects. 

Moldavite museum

South Bohemian moldavites - the only precious stones in the world created by a meteorite impact. Stunning interactive exhibition fully in English, incl. movie.

Puppet museum - fairytale house

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