History of the town

Heyday of this picturesque town is connected with the government of the Lords of Rosenberg (1302 - 1602), who from Cesky Krumlov to their residence there. Krumlov lay at the crossroads between the Czech, Austrian, Bavarian and northern Italy. This is reflected in the face of the city and its castle imprinted unique form of the Italian Renaissance. At the end of the 17 century, during the reign of the Eggenberg family, including the baroque theater built and rebuilt the castle garden. At the time of Schwarzenberg, the Czech Krumlov its Baroque appearance. From 19 century. Besides the cancellation of the city walls and gates, no major changes have been made and the center has retained its historic character.

Winding streets, romantic hideaways and unique town with an imposing chateau above a bend in the Vltava, superb exhibitions world-famous artists, concerts, music festivals, theater, pubs, cafes and medieval tavern, a diverse mix of tourists from all over the world, all the Czech Krumlov - small but cosmopolitan city with a unique atmosphere, surrounded by unspoilt, natural beauty. Since 1992, the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

Welcome to the Czech Krumlov!



Czech Krumlov is ...


City Heritage - 300 listed buildings in the historic center, the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic on the list of UNESCO, the oldest Baroque theater in the world

city of art and culture - Egon Schiele Art Centrum, International Art Gallery, 7 museums and 4 galleries, numerous art shops, 5 music festivals, theater festivals, revolving auditorium

city of many experiences - medieval festivals, beer tasting at a local brewery, ride on a raft on the river Vltava, night city tours, culinary delights

city congress and incentive tourism - Conference, 5 * and 4 * hotels, exclusive historical spaces, castle garden, sports and historical games, culinary experiences

town surrounded by nature - Hilly countryside perfect for hiking, biking, horseback riding, golfing, rafting and canoeing on the river Vltava, near the recreation area Lipno dam, Protected Landscape Area Blanský Forest, National Park Sumava