Hidden gem
Český Krumlov Castle
Český Krumlov, Czechia
Státní hrad a zámek Český Krumlov
A Renaissance castle town in a loop of the Vltava, with a Baroque theatre that still works.
Checked 6 October 2026
Český Krumlov is a small South Bohemian town wrapped in a double bend of the Vltava, crowned by the second-largest castle complex in Czechia and its intact 18th-century Baroque theatre. The courtyards, the Cloak Bridge and the gardens are free, but the historic apartments and the theatre are seen only on guided tours of 20 to 45 people with fixed times and languages, and those tours run only from April (theatre May) to 31 October: book the English slot online at the National Heritage Institute's ticket portal, and stay the night if you can, because the day-trip coaches leave by late afternoon.
About Český Krumlov Castle
Český Krumlov Castle runs along a rocky ridge above a meander of the Vltava in the far south of Bohemia, about 180 km from Prague and 70 km from Linz. It is not one building but some 40 palaces and outbuildings around five courtyards, joined by the arched Cloak Bridge to a large hillside Baroque garden. Below it, the old town fills the loop of the river almost exactly as it looked in the 1500s, with red roofs, painted façades and the tower of St Vitus' Church. Castle and town have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List together since 1992.
What makes it worth the trip from Prague, Vienna or Salzburg is how little has been lost. The castle kept its layout, materials and furnishings from the 14th to the 19th century, and its Baroque theatre still has its original stage machinery, orchestra pit, painted scenery, costumes, props and librettos. The castle's own administrators call it the best-preserved Baroque theatre in Europe, and only a few small tour groups a day are let in.
The first castle was built before 1250 by the Lords of Krumlov, a branch of the Vítkovci whose emblem was a five-petalled rose. From 1302 the Rožmberks (Rosenbergs) ruled here for three centuries and turned it into a Renaissance residence; the town took most of its present look in that period. After them came the Eggenbergs, who turned it into a Baroque seat, and from 1719 the Schwarzenbergs, whose Josef Adam rebuilt much of the castle in the Viennese taste of the 18th century. The state took over the estate in 1947.
The bears are part of the story: bears have been kept in Czech castle moats since at least the second half of the 16th century, and Krumlov's moat is the best known. Three brown bears still live in the moat between the first and second courtyards in 2026, but the National Heritage Institute has agreed to end bear keeping at its castles by 2030, and the town is seeking an exemption. Today the castle is run by the state National Heritage Institute (NPÚ).
What to see
Baroque Castle Theatre
The original 18th-century theatre in the fifth courtyard, with working wooden stage machinery, scenery and costumes. Guided only, about 45 minutes, maximum 20 people, 400 Kč; 1 May–31 October, Tuesday to Sunday, and not on days with performances. Only one or two tours a day are in English, so it sells out first: book online.
Route I: Renaissance and Baroque apartments
The main 55-minute guided tour: the Rožmberk Renaissance rooms, the Chapel of St George, and the painted Masquerade Hall, where trompe-l'oeil revellers cover every wall. 1 April–31 October, Tuesday to Sunday (9:00–16:00 in September and October); up to 45 people; 300 Kč.
Castle Tower and Castle Museum
The painted Renaissance tower, 162 steps up to an arcaded gallery 86 m above the river, is the one viewpoint that shows the whole town in its loop. It can only be climbed on the Castle Museum ticket (280 Kč, self-guided, free audio guide app). Open daily from April to October (9:00–16:30 in September and October, Mondays included), then Tuesday to Sunday 9:00–15:30 from 1 November to 20 December 2026; closed for about two weeks around New Year.
Cloak Bridge (Plášťový most)
A high arched bridge with covered corridors over a deep ravine, linking the castle to the theatre and gardens. Walking across the top is free; the corridors inside are seen at the end of Route II. The views of the red roofs from the bridge are among the best in town.
Castle Garden and the Bellaria
A 17th-century terraced Baroque garden on the hill behind the castle, with a cascading fountain, lime avenues, a music pavilion, a pond and the Rococo Bellaria summer house (restored 2020–24, visited only on scheduled dates, 200 Kč). Free entry, 1 April–31 October; 7:00–17:00 in October. The only step-free part of the castle complex.
Route II: the Schwarzenberg apartments
A 55-minute guided tour of the Schwarzenberg portrait gallery and 19th-century rooms, ending in the corridors of the Cloak Bridge. May–September only (no tours scheduled in October 2026), maximum 20 people, 260 Kč. Worth it on a second visit or if you love interiors; Route I is the better first choice.
The courtyards and the bear moat
The five courtyards are open daily all year and free. On the way from the first to the second courtyard you cross the moat where the castle's bears live. Halfway up the passage from the second to the third courtyard a small balcony on the left looks over the old town.
The old town in the river bend
Svornosti Square, St Vitus' Church, the riverside lanes of Latrán and Parkán and the Seminary Garden terrace on Horní Street, the classic view back to the castle. All free, all walkable, and at its best before 10:00 and after 17:00.
Český Krumlov Castle tickets: which to buy and where
Buy the castle tours on the National Heritage Institute's own ticket portal, linked from zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz: pick the tour, the date and a slot with an English flag. Most visitors want Route I (300 Kč) plus the Tower and Museum (280 Kč); add the Baroque Theatre (400 Kč) if it is open, because it is the castle's real rarity. What catches people out is that each tour runs at a fixed time in one language, so an English slot can be sold out while Czech ones still have room.
The official ticket site
Český Krumlov State Castle and Chateau (National Heritage Institute, NPÚ)
The castle's official site is zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz, which links to the npu.cz pages and to the NPÚ ticket portal (weblist-npu.colosseum.eu, titled 'Vstupenkový portál Národního památkového ústavu'). You show the e-ticket on your phone or printed to the guide at the start.
Route I: Renaissance and Baroque apartments
300 Kč adult; 240 Kč seniors 65+, youth 18–24 and disabled; 90 Kč children 6–17; under 6 free
(€12 · €10 · €4)
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- Includes
- 55-minute guided tour, up to 45 people, at a fixed time in English, Czech or German; printed texts in other languages. Runs 1 April–31 October, Tuesday to Sunday
- Best for
- Everyone's first look inside the castle
Official site · as of October 2026See this ticket → (opens in a new tab)Baroque Castle Theatre tour
400 Kč adult; 320 Kč seniors, youth 18–24 and disabled; 120 Kč children 6–17
(€16 · €13 · €5)
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- Includes
- About 45 minutes with a guide, maximum 20 people; stage, machinery and scenery; 1 May–31 October, Tuesday to Sunday, not on performance days
- Best for
- Anyone interested in theatre, music or the 18th century; book it first, it sells out
Official site · as of October 2026See this ticket → (opens in a new tab)Castle Museum and Castle Tower
280 Kč adult; 220 Kč seniors, youth 18–24 and disabled; 80 Kč children 6–17
(€11 · €9 · €3)
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- Includes
- Self-guided museum of the castle's collections and the climb up the tower (162 steps); audio guide app in Czech, English, German; no fixed time, own ticket office in the second courtyard. Daily April–October; Tuesday to Sunday in winter
- Best for
- The view; and the one part open in winter
Official site · as of October 2026See this ticket → (opens in a new tab)Route II: Schwarzenberg apartments and Cloak Bridge corridors
260 Kč adult; 210 Kč reduced; 80 Kč children 6–17
(€11 · €9 · €3)
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- Includes
- 55-minute guided tour, maximum 20 people; May–September only, so not bookable again until May 2027
- Best for
- Second-time visitors and interior enthusiasts
Official site · as of October 2026See this ticket → (opens in a new tab)Cesky Krumlov Castle Entry Tickets
from €11.53
ResellerSkips some lines
- Includes
- Listed as 'Entry to Cesky Krumlov Castle' with an optional upgrade to an English-guided tour of the Renaissance and Baroque apartments; valid 30 days, non-refundable. The listing does not say which official ticket the basic entry is (the castle sells no general entry ticket, only named tours); the price is close to the 280 Kč Museum and Tower ticket, and the courtyards are free anyway
- Best for
- Hardly anyone: the official portal sells each tour in koruna with a clear route, time and language
Headout · as of October 2026See this ticket → (opens in a new tab)
How to buy
- Open zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz/en, choose On-line tickets and Buy ticket; you land on the NPÚ ticket portal for Český Krumlov.
- Set the language filter to English and pick a day: each slot shows the tour, the time, a flag for the language and the places left. Book the Baroque Theatre first, then a Route I slot at least an hour after or before it.
- Choose the ticket type (full, senior 65+, youth 18–24, child 6–17). Bring ID for any reduced ticket; it is checked with the e-ticket.
- Show the e-ticket on your phone to the guide at the meeting point: third courtyard for Routes I and II, fifth courtyard for the theatre. Arrive 10 minutes early; the walk up from the square takes about 10 minutes.
- The Tower and Museum need no time slot: buy online or at the museum's own ticket office in the second courtyard. If your slot is sold out online, the box office in the second courtyard may still have places on the day.
Look-alike sites
Search results mix the official castle site with town portals, private guide sites and platforms selling 'castle entry tickets'. The castle's own site is zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz, with the National Heritage Institute logo and links to npu.cz; its ticket shop is the NPÚ portal on colosseum.eu, priced in Kč (300 Kč for Route I, 400 Kč for the theatre in 2026). A ticket priced in euros, a vague 'castle entry' with no named route, or a day trip whose small print excludes the interiors is not the official product. The town's tourist board is ckrumlov.info; it does not sell castle tours.
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Guided tours of Český Krumlov Castle
The castle interiors can only be seen with the castle's own guides, so every outside tour company either buys you that ticket or leaves you to buy it. In Český Krumlov itself the official tours are enough; add a town walk with a certified local guide if you want the stories of the streets. From Prague, a day trip only makes sense if you cannot stay overnight: you get transport and a town walk, but usually not the castle interiors, and you arrive with every other coach.
Scheduled guided town walk
The best of Český Krumlov – Town walks
Český Krumlov Infocentre (Městské divadlo Český Krumlov)
Run by the town's official information centre on Svornosti Square with certified guides; English walk at 11:15 Thursday to Sunday in October 2026, up to 10 people; an evening walk at 18:30 on Fridays and Saturdays (Czech in October). Does not enter the castle interiors.
Private guided tour
Private tour with an official Český Krumlov guide
Český Krumlov Infocentre
Booked through the Infocentre or directly with a guide from the town's list of certified guides; languages include English, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Japanese. Castle tour tickets are extra.
about 3,000 Kč for 1–2 hours per group, plus 500 Kč per extra hour
(€125 · €21)
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Cesky Krumlov Day Trip
Civitatis (operated by Turistico s.r.o.)Minibus or coach from Prague (meeting point Powder Tower), English-speaking guide for a town walk and the castle gardens, then free time. Castle interiors not included: you buy the 300 Kč tour on the day yourself.
Group day trip from Prague with entry
Day trip to Český Krumlov from Prague with castle and museum
Musement (provider CA Best Tour Prague)Hotel pick-up in Prague, guided town walk and castle entry fees included; the castle part is led by the castle's own English or German guides. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The listing itself warns that the castle is closed from 1 November to 31 March.
from $100 (US)
See this tour → (opens in a new tab)Private walking tour in Český Krumlov
Cesky Krumlov: Old Town & Castle Guided Tour
HeadoutPrivate English or German guide for the old town, castle courtyards and gardens, with pick-up from a hotel in Český Krumlov. The castle and theatre interiors are excluded, so you still need the official tickets.
from €33.33 (varies by group size)
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Český Krumlov Castle deals and discounts
The official tickets are the best buy, and much of the best of Český Krumlov is free: the courtyards, the Cloak Bridge, the gardens and the old town cost nothing. The real savings are reduced tickets for under-25s and over-65s, and free entry for under-6s.
Free courtyards, Cloak Bridge and gardens
The castle courtyards are open daily all year without a ticket, the walk across the top of the Cloak Bridge is free, and the Castle Garden is free from 1 April to 31 October. You can see the bear moat, the tower from below and the best views without paying anything.
Reduced tickets for 18–24s and over-65s
Everyone aged 18 to 24 and 65 or over pays the reduced price, about 20% off: 240 Kč instead of 300 Kč for Route I, 320 Kč instead of 400 Kč for the theatre. Children 6–17 pay 80–120 Kč and under-6s go free. No nationality or student-card rule; bring ID.
Český Krumlov Card
490 Kč (adult), 290 Kč reduced, 980 Kč family: one entry each to the Castle Museum and Tower, the Egon Schiele Art Centrum, the Regional Museum, the Monastery Museum and Museum Fotoatelier Seidel, valid 12 months. It does not cover the castle tours. Paper card, sold at the Infocentre on Svornosti Square and the other museums, not at the Castle Museum and not online. Worth it only if you will visit at least three of the five.
Krumlov+ card for overnight guests
Stay at least two nights at a participating hotel or guesthouse and you get the free Krumlov+ visitor card by e-mail, with discounts at museums, restaurants and sights in the town and region. Another reason to stay rather than day-trip.
Free open days at state castles
The National Heritage Institute ran two free-admission days in 2026 (30 August and 27 September) for the standard tours at most of its castles, with free tickets reserved online in advance. Watch the castle's news page for similar dates in 2027; they are announced in the summer.
Best time to visit Český Krumlov Castle
Time of day: take the first tour at 9:00 and be in the old town before 10:00. Day-trip coaches from Prague arrive around late morning and leave by late afternoon, so the lanes are calm again in the evening; the town lit up after dark is reason enough to stay a night.
Season: May, June and September are the sweet spot, when every tour runs and the gardens are open. July and August bring the most visitors. Route II ends in September; Route I, the theatre and the Castle Garden close after 31 October. From November to March only the courtyards and the Castle Museum and Tower are open (Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–15:30 from 1 November to 20 December 2026, closed about two weeks at New Year), though the town itself is quiet and atmospheric.
Week: the guided castle tours are closed on Mondays, as are most museums in town; the Castle Museum and Tower and the gardens do open on Mondays from April to October. Otherwise plan Monday as a river or countryside day.
Avoid, or embrace: the Festival of the Five-Petalled Rose fills the old town with about 20,000 visitors over three days in June (18–20 June 2027). On Friday and Saturday you need a festival wristband to enter the historic centre (500 Kč on site in 2026, cheaper online in advance), and accommodation books up early.
Tips and tricks
Gathered from travel forums, locals and the sight’s own advice, rewritten in our own words. What worked for others, not a guarantee.
Book the theatre before anything else
The Baroque Theatre takes 20 people per tour and only one or two tours a day are in English. In early October 2026 English slots were already sold out or down to the last place a few days ahead. Book it, then fit Route I around it.
From NPÚ ticket portal for Český Krumlov, checked 6 October 2026
Filter the booking calendar by language
Czech, English and German tours alternate through the day; in October 2026 Route I ran in English at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:30 and 15:30. A Czech tour comes with printed English texts but no commentary you can follow, so pick a slot with the English flag.
From NPÚ ticket portal for Český Krumlov, checked 6 October 2026
Stay the night, not just the day
Prague is about three hours away, so a day trip leaves you four or five hours in town at the busiest time. Overnight guests get the empty early-morning lanes, the floodlit castle and, with two nights, the free Krumlov+ discount card.
From Český Krumlov tourist board FAQ, 2026
Use the free viewpoints
The Seminary Garden terrace on Horní Street gives the classic castle view, best early in the morning; the viewing point just before the garden gate past the Cloak Bridge looks back at the whole castle and tower; the road above the bus station gives a lit-up panorama in the evening. Cross Hill (Křížová hora), under 2 km out, is the sunset spot.
From Český Krumlov tourist board, Top lookout points, 2026
Find the hidden balcony
Walking up the covered passage from the second to the third courtyard, look for a small, easy-to-miss balcony on your left about halfway up. It looks over the whole old town and is free.
From Český Krumlov tourist board, Top lookout points, 2026
Pay in koruna
Cards are widely accepted, but euro cash gets a poor rate and change in koruna. If a card terminal or an ATM offers to charge you in your home currency or euros, decline and pay in Kč.
From Český Krumlov tourist board FAQ, 2026
Don't try to drive into the centre
The historic centre is a pedestrian zone and parking cannot be booked. Use P1 Jelenka below the castle (60 Kč an hour, 243 spaces) or the cheaper P2 or P3 (40 Kč an hour), 8 to 15 minutes' walk away; live free-space counts are on the tourist board site.
From Český Krumlov tourist board, parking page, 6 October 2026
Leave the drone and the dog behind
Flying a drone over NPÚ castles needs written permission in advance, and unauthorised flights are reported to the police. Dogs are allowed on a lead in the courtyards and gardens but not inside the castle; there is no dog-sitting at the castle.
From Český Krumlov Castle official site, 2026
Paddle the Vltava, but check the bridge works
Rafting or canoeing through town is a classic summer half-day; rentals include transport to the start. Until 10 November 2026 the Plešivec bridge rebuild affects the river: until 20 October boats pass under the bridge only through a marked corridor, and from 21 October to 10 November passage is closed and you carry the boat along the signed portage route. Book ahead in high season, and trips depend on the water level.
From Český Krumlov tourist board, boating restrictions notice, 2026
Leave luggage at the Infocentre
Arriving on a morning bus and leaving in the evening? The Infocentre on Svornosti Square stores luggage during opening hours, and there are self-service lockers at the bus station and at Port 1560 (24/7).
From Český Krumlov tourist board FAQ, 2026
How to get to Český Krumlov Castle
- From Prague by bus: direct RegioJet and FlixBus coaches take about 2.5–3 hours; FlixBus lists 8 a day from Prague Florenc and the Main Railway Station, from 6:20 to 19:00. Get off at Český Krumlov bus station (10 minutes' walk to Svornosti Square) or the Špičák stop (15 minutes). Bus tickets are also sold at the Infocentre.
- From Prague by train: change at České Budějovice for the regional line to Český Krumlov (about 45 minutes for the last leg); about 2.5 hours at best, longer with poor connections. Český Krumlov station is 1.7 km north of the centre, a 30–35 minute walk downhill or a local bus or taxi.
- From Vienna, Salzburg, Linz or Hallstatt: door-to-door shared shuttle vans are the easiest option. CK Shuttle lists shared seats at 990–1,300 Kč per person from Vienna (about 3.5 hours), Salzburg (about 3 hours) and Prague (about 2.5 hours), with private cars from 5,500 Kč. Vienna also has direct buses of about 4 hours, or train and bus via Linz or České Budějovice.
- By car: 180 km from Prague (about 2.5–3 hours), 70 km from Linz, 22 km from České Budějovice. Park at P1–P5 (30–60 Kč an hour); the centre is car-free. P4 near the Castle Garden opens only in summer.
- In the castle: the box office is in the second courtyard, 10 minutes' walk uphill from Svornosti Square; Route I and II tours start in the third courtyard, the theatre tour in the fifth, beyond the Cloak Bridge.
Scams and problems to watch for
Vague 'castle entry tickets'
The castle has no single entry ticket: you pay for a named tour (Route I, Route II, Baroque Theatre) or the Museum and Tower, and the courtyards are free. Some platforms sell 'castle entry' in euros without saying which of these you get, or a guided walk that covers only the free courtyards and gardens. The tell-tale sign: no named route, no time slot, and interiors listed under exclusions or as an upgrade. The official tours are sold in Kč on the NPÚ portal.
Day trips that never go inside
Many Prague day trips include only a town walk and 'free time', and the interiors are extra, if a slot is free when you arrive. The guided interiors are closed every Monday and from November to March (Route II already from October), so read the inclusions before paying for a 'castle' trip.
Dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and terminals
ATMs and card terminals in the old town offer to charge you in euros or your home currency at a poor rate. Always choose koruna (CZK).
Accessibility
The castle is hard going for visitors with limited mobility: steep cobbled ramps lead up from the town, the courtyards are linked by slopes and steps, and the tour routes, theatre and tower (162 steps, no lift) are not wheelchair accessible. The only step-free entrances are in the Castle Garden, which wheelchair users can visit. Visitors with ZTP or ZTP/P disability cards pay the reduced price, and a ZTP/P companion goes free. Accessible toilets are in the fourth castle courtyard (for a fee) and at car parks P1, P2 and P3; the Infocentre lends a Eurokey for 500 Kč deposit. Reserved disabled parking is at P1, P2, P3 and P5, and vehicles carrying disabled visitors may enter the pedestrian zone. In town, the Egon Schiele Art Centrum is the only fully accessible exhibition.
Combine it with
Egon Schiele Art Centrum
An art centre on Široká Street named after the Austrian painter Egon Schiele, who worked in Krumlov, with material on him and large changing exhibitions. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00, included in the Český Krumlov Card and fully step-free; a good rainy-afternoon stop.
Hluboká Castle
The Schwarzenbergs' Romantic château with its original furnishings and a large park, just beyond České Budějovice and also run by the NPÚ. Combine it on the way to or from Prague, but check the season: its main tours end around 1 November.
České Budějovice
The South Bohemian regional capital, 22 km away (about 30 minutes by bus, regular services) and the stop on international trains between Prague, Linz and Vienna, so an easy stop on the way in or out.
Šumava and Lipno
The forested Bohemian hills and the Lipno reservoir begin south-west of town, for cycling, hiking and swimming in summer. The tourist board suggests three days if you want to combine Krumlov with the Šumava.
Cross Hill (Křížová hora)
A Baroque pilgrimage chapel on a hill less than 2 km from the centre, with the widest view over the town and Kleť mountain, best at sunset. The chapel opens on weekends and holidays.
Questions people ask about visiting Český Krumlov Castle
How do I buy tickets for Český Krumlov Castle?
Buy online on the National Heritage Institute's ticket portal, linked from the official site zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz, or at the box office in the second courtyard. Choose the tour, the date and a time with an English flag, and show the e-ticket to the guide. The Tower and Museum have their own ticket office and need no time slot.
How much are Český Krumlov Castle tickets?
In 2026 Route I costs 300 Kč, Route II 260 Kč, the Baroque Theatre 400 Kč and the Castle Museum and Tower 280 Kč for adults. Seniors 65+ and 18–24-year-olds pay about 20% less, children 6–17 pay 80–120 Kč, and under-6s are free. The courtyards and gardens are free.
Do I need to book Český Krumlov Castle tours in advance?
For the Baroque Theatre, yes: 20 places a tour and only one or two English tours a day, and in early October 2026 English slots were selling out days ahead. For Route I in summer, book a day or two ahead to get the English time you want. If a slot is gone online, the box office may still have places on the day.
Is Český Krumlov Castle open in winter?
Only partly. The guided tours and the Baroque Theatre run until 31 October and the gardens close after October; from November to March only the courtyards (free, every day) and the Castle Museum and Tower are open. The Museum and Tower open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–15:30 from 1 November to 20 December 2026, then close for about two weeks around New Year.
Is Český Krumlov worth a day trip from Prague?
Yes, but it is better overnight. The bus takes about 2.5–3 hours each way, so a day trip gives you four or five hours at the busiest time of day. Staying a night lets you take the first castle tour and see the town in the evening after the coaches have gone.
How long do you need at Český Krumlov Castle?
Allow about three hours for Route I (55 minutes), the Tower and Museum, the courtyards and a walk across the Cloak Bridge into the gardens, plus 45 minutes for the theatre if you book it. Add at least half a day for the old town.
Which castle tour is best in Český Krumlov?
For a first visit, Route I (Renaissance and Baroque apartments, with the Masquerade Hall) plus the tower climb. If the Baroque Theatre is open (1 May–31 October) and you can get an English slot, it is the most unusual thing in the castle. Route II (May–September) is for second visits.
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Before you go
The things that apply at every big sight: booking ahead, what skip-the-line really means, and the scams that follow tourists everywhere.