State Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov
Státní hrad a zámek Český Krumlov

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Are you ready to experience a real life fairytale? Explore the beautiful State Castle and tower that overlooks the city of Cesky Krumlov.

Cesky Krumlov Castle is the second most visited castle in all of Czech Republic only behind the one and only Prague Castle.

The Krumlov Castle perched on top of a rocky headland that overlooks the city of Cesky Krumlov and the beautiful Vltava River that zig zags down below.

An iconique baroque theater, pristine garden, and magical viewpoints is what you can expect when you visit this castle. There’s also an interesting castle tour there. It's really easy to end up spending a whole day just by the castle. Oh, did we mention there are grizzly bears that roam around the castle grounds too?

There’s so much to do and see but one of the most exciting things you can do is climb the stairs up to the top of the castle tower which can be seen from almost everywhere in the city. The views from up there are incredible.

  • Cesky Krumlov Castle is the second most visited castle in Czech Republic only behind the one and only Prague Castle.
  • In the early 90’s the whole castle and area was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list.
  • The theater inside the castle is actually one of the best preserved baroque theaters in the world and is quite a sight to visit.
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    This castle gives you the best view of all of Cesky Krumlov.

    — Dom & Jo, adventurous travel bloggers and Prague experts

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Updated on 10 January 2022

Tips and Tricks

  • Inside the castle you can find a cute little cafe that is worth checking out between some castle walls.
  • It’s best to buy a Castle Museum and Tower Tour together to save money!
  • Try and do the tours earlier in the day before it gets too busy.

Getting There

  • By Car: parking available outside the city center.
  • By Public Transport: not reachable on the bus or tram.
  • By Foot: 1 minute walk from Cesky Krumlov centre.
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Opening hours vary

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All seasons, limited in winter

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Free, tours available

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Open; national COVID measures apply.

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