Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov, Czechia
A castle town wrapped in a loop of the Vltava, with a Baroque theatre still in working order.
Český Krumlov lies in “Bohemia’s deep south” in the Czech Republic and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Lonely Planet calls the town “a little like Prague in miniature”: a castle towers above the Vltava river, and there is an old-town square plus Renaissance and baroque architecture. The town is so compact that you can walk from one side to the other in about 20 minutes.
The listed sights include the State Castle, the Castle Museum and Tower, the Egon Schiele Art Centrum, the Marionette Museum, the synagogue, the graphite mine and the Museum Fotoateliér Seidel. With about 40 buildings, the castle is one of the largest complexes in central Europe. Down by the river you will find lively bars and picnic spots.
In summer the town is very busy and popular with backpackers. In winter the crowds thin out and the castle may lie under snow. If you prefer a quieter visit, the cold season is the better choice.
- Nearest town
- Český Krumlov, Czechia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.8127, 14.3175
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Kemp KrumlovCampsite1 km from Český KrumlovTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping ParadijsMotorhome stopover5 km from Český KrumlovTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- FrymburkCampsite21 km from Český KrumlovTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Camping PanoramaMotorhome stopover21 km from Český Krumlov · 40 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
- Camping Lipno ModřínCampsite21 km from Český KrumlovTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Caravan Camping Horní PlanáMotorhome stopover22 km from Český Krumlov · 180 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
All campsites in Czechia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Český Krumlov?
Český Krumlov is in Český Krumlov, Czechia, at GPS 48.8127, 14.3175. It is about 20 km from Frymburk.
Can you camp near Český Krumlov?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kemp Krumlov, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Český Krumlov?
Český Krumlov is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bohemian castles.
What is there to see near Český Krumlov?
Places worth a stop nearby: Holašovice Historic Village (18 km), Hluboká Castle (28 km), Schlögen Danube loop viewpoint (54 km) and Pöstlingberg (55 km).
When is the best time to visit Český Krumlov?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)