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Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music performed by Czech and foreign groups using historic musical instruments.

The International Music Festival Český Krumlov is the longest summer music festival in the CzechRepublic.

Petr Vok, the last male heir of the famous House of Rosenberg died on 6 November 1611. His death has ended the Rosenberg reign over Southern Bohemia which has lasted for nearly 400 years. Four centuries will have passed from this significant event in 2011.

Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music performed by Czech and foreign groups using historic musical instruments.

Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque music performed by Czech and foreign groups using historic musical instruments.

The oldest running Classical Music festival in Český Krumlov brings music to the historical rooms of Český Krumlov's Castle with its series, 'Music Through the Ages.'

The dominant feature of the IMF will be traditionally the opening opera gala concert which will belong to two opera stars this time - charming soprano Angela Gheorghiu and congenial tenor Ramón Vargas. They will be accompanied by PKF - Prague Philharmonia under the leadership of Leoš Svárovský.

The 27th annual festival in Český Krumlov will take place from July 20th to August 11th 2018. Among the soloists of the 27th year, Český Krumlov will also present Polish tenor Piotr Beczała.

The 28th annual festival in Český Krumlov will take place from July 19th to August 10th 2019.

The 29th annual festival in Český Krumlov will take place from July 17th to August 8th 2020.

Český Krumlov ranks high among important Czech towns with rich historic and cultural past.

Celebration and Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of the End of WWII and the Liberation of Czechoslovakia in Český Krumlov

Adalbert Stifter´s Monument is situated in the writer's natal house. The building can be characterized as a small-town ground floor cottage with the farming estate. In archival documentation it was mentioned for the first time as early as the beginning of 17th century.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry. The Advent season is a time of cheerful gatherings, starting with the lifting of the Christmas tree, carols, treats given to children on St. Nicholas' Eve and letters written by children to Baby Jesus. The festive time before Christmas culminates with a living Nativity scene that tells the biblical story through singing, dancing and plentiful music accompaniment.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry. The Advent season is a time of cheerful gatherings, starting with the lifting of the Christmas tree, carols, treats given to children on St. Nicholas' Eve and letters written by children to Baby Jesus. The festive time before Christmas culminates with a living Nativity scene that tells the biblical story through singing, dancing and plentiful music accompaniment.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry. The Advent season is a time of cheerful gatherings, starting with the lifting of the Christmas tree, carols, treats given to children on St. Nicholas' Eve and letters written by children to Baby Jesus. The festive time before Christmas culminates with a living Nativity scene that tells the biblical story through singing, dancing and plentiful music accompaniment.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry. The Advent season is a time of cheerful gatherings, starting with the lifting of the Christmas tree, carols, treats given to children on St. Nicholas' Eve and letters written by children to Baby Jesus. The festive time before Christmas culminates with a living Nativity scene that tells the biblical story through singing, dancing and plentiful music accompaniment.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry. The Advent season is a time of cheerful gatherings, starting with the lifting of the Christmas tree, carols, treats given to children on St. Nicholas' Eve and letters written by children to Baby Jesus. The festive time before Christmas culminates with a living Nativity scene that tells the biblical story through singing, dancing and plentiful music accompaniment.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry. The Advent season is a time of cheerful gatherings, starting with the lifting of the Christmas tree, carols, treats given to children on St. Nicholas' Eve and letters written by children to Baby Jesus. The festive time before Christmas culminates with a living Nativity scene that tells the biblical story through singing, dancing and plentiful music accompaniment.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry. The Advent season is a time of cheerful gatherings, starting with the lifting of the Christmas tree, carols, treats given to children on St. Nicholas' Eve and letters written by children to Baby Jesus. The festive time before Christmas culminates with a living Nativity scene that tells the biblical story through singing, dancing and plentiful music accompaniment.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry. The Advent season is a time of cheerful gatherings, starting with the lifting of the Christmas tree, carols, treats given to children on St. Nicholas' Eve and letters written by children to Baby Jesus. The festive time before Christmas culminates with a living Nativity scene that tells the biblical story through singing, dancing and plentiful music accompaniment.

When winter comes, Český Krumlov shows a completely different face. A face filled with peace and poetry. The Advent season is a time of cheerful gatherings, starting with the lifting of the Christmas tree, carols, treats given to children on St. Nicholas' Eve and letters written by children to Baby Jesus.The festive time before Christmas culminates with a living Nativity scene that tells the biblical story through singing, dancing and plentiful music accompaniment.

If you are an animal lover, take a romantic ride on a horseback through wild nature.

Be time-savvy and drop by the Information Center of Český Krumlov.

The unspoiled nature surrounding Český Krumlov is ideal for biking.

The Blanský Forest Nature Reserve was declared in 1990. It has an area of 212,35 km2. There are 15 natural preserves (Vyšenské kopce, Kleť, Dívčí Kámen, Kalamandra, Bořinka, Holubovské hadce, Jaronínská bučina, Vysoká Běta, Šimečkova stráň, Dobročovské hadce, Na stráži, Horní Luka, Mokřad u Borského rybníka, Malá skála, Ptačí stěna).

Discover Český Krumlov and its surroundings from a canoe or a raft. Rowing down the river you can admire a number of sights and enjoy the beautiful nature at the same time.

A unique double-concert of two czech musical legends.

From Smědeč or Brloh - on the road to the ruin of the castle and monastery Kuklov - continue by the blue line to the cross-roads with the red line (direction of Buglata) a continue by the red line - go under the Buglata mountain (842 m above sea level), continue on the blue line to the sign post pointing to the top of Vysoká Běta mountain (805 m above sea level) - return by the same route up to the meeting point with the red line - after another kilometre there is an unmarked path to Jaronín, from there 3 km to Brloh

Budweiser Budvar brewery is one of the most successful food-production enterprises for many years in the Czech Republic. Almost half of the production is successfully exported into more than 50 countries in the world.

From Bujanov follow the yellow line through the village Zdíky to Castle Louzek - then take the blue line via Všeměřice to Rychnov nad Malší - the red line to Dolní Dvořiště - on road to Rybník

Cable railway was brought to operating on July 1 1961. Construction lasted two years and part on it took Transporta Chrudim, Elektrozávody Praha and Vodní stavby Tábor.

The old tradition of Shrove Tuesday folk festivals has been revived along with its typical Carnival featuring a procession of colourful masks, street plays, conjurers, and musicians, as well as an abundant feast and dancing because Shrovetide marks the end of the festive season and the beginning of Lent.

The old tradition of Shrove Tuesday folk festivals has been revived along with its typical Carnival featuring a procession of colourful masks, street plays, conjurers, and musicians, as well as an abundant feast and dancing because Shrovetide marks the end of the festive season and the beginning of Lent.

The old tradition of Shrove Tuesday folk festivals has been revived along with its typical Carnival featuring a procession of colourful masks, street plays, conjurers, and musicians, as well as an feast and music because Shrovetide marks the end of the festive season and the beginning of Lent.

The old tradition of Shrove Tuesday folk festivals has been revived along with its typical Carnival featuring a procession of colourful masks, street plays, conjurers, and musicians, as well as an abundant feast and dancing because Shrovetide marks the end of the festive season and the beginning of Lent.

The old tradition of Shrove Tuesday folk festivals has been revived along with its typical Carnival featuring a procession of colourful masks, street plays, conjurers, and musicians, as well as an abundant feast and dancing because Shrovetide marks the end of the festive season and the beginning of Lent.

A renewed tradition of a folk carnival celebration complete with a typical colourful costume procession accompanied with street performers, jugglers and musicians. There will also be a rich feast and dancing to prepare everybody for the fasting period following the carnival.

The old tradition of Shrove Tuesday folk festivals has been revived along with its typical Carnival featuring a procession of colourful masks, street plays, conjurers, and musicians, as well as an abundant feast and dancing because Shrovetide marks the end of the festive season and the beginning of Lent.

Originally royal castle from 14th century which was damaged by Jindřich of Rosenberg in 1395. In 1495 Peter IV. of Rosenberg invited there friary of St. Frank of Pauly to establish there paulanic monastery. Monastery with single-aisle church of St. Andrew never was finished and about 1530 wholly abandoned.

Come join us for a trip through time! The new Castle Museum bring you to the times of the Lords of Krumlov, Rosenbergs and other noble houses residing in Český Krumlov over the centuries and transforming its appearance. You can see a number of precious artifacts from the Castle depositories and you can see films from the beginning of the 20th century in the cinema.

A protected area which is in the category of the highest possible level of protection - National Preservation. It consists of two parts - Čertova stěna (Devil's wall) was declared a Protected Area in 1956, with an area of 10 ha, Luč in 1933 with an area of 95 ha.

Červený Dvůr Castle - Rococo chateau, surrounded by English gardens - presently the Chateau houses a psychiatric rehabilitative center

Want to see the best that Český Krumlov has to offer while taking your time to do it at your own pace? Then the Český Krumlov Card is just for you.

Daily guided walking tours available for independent travellers and groups to enjoy Cesky Krumlov at its best while accompanied by a local guide. The tours are available all year round.

Free walking tour of Cesky Krumlov two times every day: free tours start at 10:30 AM & 2 PM form April to October. From November to March check

A unique triple-cloth, which occupies the second place in the area after Krumlov castle, attracts the general public, especially families and children to the monastic life, culture, history and art of the period and creates an interesting space for knowledge and experience.

Český Krumlov State Castle with its architectural standard, cultural tradition, and expanse ranks among the most important historic sights in the central European region. Originally Gothic castle from 13th century was enlarged in 14th century and it was rebuit in the Renaissance style in 16th century. In 17th and 18th centuries the castle was modified in the Baroque and the Rococo style.After the castle tour, but also after the visitor sees the garden and the whole area of the castle he or she can feel like in the Middle Ages when the nobility walked through the corridors.

Come and see the captivating beauty of Český Krumlov’s historic center in a nighttime atmosphere.

Cesky Krumlov – The Magic Town. The structure of the thematic guided tours is based on the visiting the most important cultural sights in Ceský Krumlov.

With summer comes a music festival with the oldest tradition in town. Due to being favoured by renowned domestic and international musicians, the once modest local event has gradually grown into a popular cultural event of immense world repute.

With summer comes a music festival with the oldest tradition in town. Due to being favoured by renowned domestic and international musicians, the once modest local event has gradually grown into a popular cultural event of immense world repute.

With summer comes a music festival with the oldest tradition in town. Due to being favoured by renowned domestic and international musicians, the once modest local event has gradually grown into a popular cultural event of immense world repute. One of the highly sought-after highlights of the festival programme is Music Through the Ages, which offers excursions of the castle interiors with live music played on contemporary musical instruments. A true pearl for the festival visitors is the genuine 18th-century feast titled Baroque Night at Český Krumlov Castle®.

With summer arrives the music festival with the longest tradition in this town. Due to being attended by reputable domestic and international musicians this once modest local festival has gradually grown into a popular cultural event of worldwide fame. The Festival schedule culminates in a genuine 18th century feast called Baroque Night at Český Krumlov Castle®.

With summer arrives the music festival with the longest tradition in this town. Due to being attended by reputable domestic and international musicians this once modest local festival has gradually grown into a popular cultural event of worldwide fame. The Festival schedule culminates in a genuine 18th century feast called Baroque Night at Český Krumlov Castle®.

With summer arrives the music festival with the longest tradition in this town. Due to being attended by reputable domestic and international musicians this once modest local festival has gradually grown into a popular cultural event of worldwide fame. The Festival schedule culminates in a genuine 18th century feast called Baroque Night at Český Krumlov Castle®.

With summer arrives the music festival with the longest tradition in this town. Due to being attended by reputable domestic and international musicians this once modest local festival has gradually grown into a popular cultural event of worldwide fame. The Festival schedule culminates in a genuine 18th century feast called Baroque Night at Český Krumlov Castle®.

With summer arrives the music festival with the longest tradition in this town. Due to being attended by reputable domestic and international musicians this once modest local festival has gradually grown into a popular cultural event of worldwide fame. The Festival schedule culminates in a genuine 18th century feast called Baroque Night at Český Krumlov Castle®.

With summer arrives the music festival with the longest tradition in this town. Due to being attended by reputable domestic and international musicians this once modest local festival has gradually grown into a popular cultural event of worldwide fame. The Festival schedule culminates in a genuine 18th century feast called Baroque Night at Český Krumlov Castle®.

This eight-nave chapel of Our Lady Dolorous and the Holy Cross built in 1710 is vaulted by an eight-part arch and covered with a tent-like roof topped with a lantern and a double cross.

Today the fortress no longer exists. It was situated on the place of today's residential building from 18th century and its adjacent yard. The cellars underneath the residential building are the only remains of that fortress.

Church of the Holy Mary Magdalena in late gothic style, built from 1487-1507 on the site of an older church. Significant example of Rosenberg late Gothic.

From Chvalšiny by the red line to the former Castle Červený Dvůr (detoxification sanitorium) and continue on the red to the top of the Kleť mountain (1084 m above sea level, on the top the oldest view tower in Bohemia, a restaurant, an observatory, and a TV transmitter) - from Kleť down by the red and yellow lines to the blue line, and by the blue line to Nový Dvůr, on the green line to Český Krumlov

From the house where Adalbert Stifter was born, through the landscape that he described so vividly in his books, up to the ruin of the castle of Vítkův hrádek and into his beloved Fanny's home.

A newly built cycle path on the left-hand shore of the lake connecting the principal tourist resorts of the area.

Through the landscape along the Schwarzenberg canal, once used for floating lumber from the Šumava region into the river Danube.

Through the thick woods of the mountain range of Svatý Tomáš, with the ruin of the ancient castle of Vítkův hrádek, and the land of "ghost villages", deserted after WW II. and now dilapidated.

Through the Vltava river valley along the magnificent river bed strewn with huge boulders and passing on the way the well-known nature reserve of Čertova stěna (the Devil's Wall).

This is the only existing Art Agency in the Czech Republic committed to a permanent presentation of ceramic artworks by professional Czech and Moravan artist.

This year celebrates Zlatá Koruna 750 years since the closter foundation.

Dívčí Kámen castle is one of the castles in Bohemia of which the foundation charter was preserved. Today Dívčí Kámen castle with its 210 metres of length and 45 metres of width is one of the largest castle ruins in Bohemia.

At the end of March and begin of April, Český Krumlov will celebrate the most important Christian holiday - Easter.

In the period April 17 - April 21 will Český Krumlov celebrate the most important Christian holiday - Easter.

EKOFILM is the International Film Festival about the Environment and our Natural and Cultural Heritage. It brings the latest information about the state of nature and the environment in various countries of the world and in many instances even facts about the resolution of particular situations to a wide audience.

EKOFILM is the International Film Festival about the Environment and our Natural and Cultural Heritage. It brings the latest information about the state of nature and the environment in various countries of the world and in many instances even facts about the resolution of particular situations to a wide audience.

Hofmusici is a group of young musicians who specialize in Baroque music and play period musical instruments.

After centuries, the timeless works of Baroque artists – architects and music composers – meet once again to create a one-of-a-kind cultural event.

After centuries, the timeless works of Baroque artists – architects and music composers – meet once again to create a one-of-a-kind cultural event.

After centuries, the timeless works of Baroque artists – architects and music composers – meet once again to create a one-of-a-kind cultural event.

After centuries, the timeless works of Baroque artists – architects and music composers – meet once again on Baroque Arts Festival to create a one-of-a-kind cultural event.

After centuries, the timeless works of Baroque artists – architects and music composers – meet once again on Baroque Arts Festival to create a one-of-a-kind cultural event.

After centuries, the timeless works of Baroque artists – architects and music composers – meet once again on Baroque Arts Festival to create a one-of-a-kind cultural event.

After centuries, the timeless works of Baroque artists – architects and music composers – meet once again on Baroque Arts Festival to create a one-of-a-kind cultural event.

After centuries, the timeless works of Baroque artists – architects and music composers – meet once again on Baroque Arts Festival to create a one-of-a-kind cultural event.

For three days you can meet up with noble ladies and gentlemen as well as knights, jugglers, musicians, actors, burghers, merchants and craftsmen… Old Czech market, historic town processions, knight tournaments, theatre and music production inviting to join… Relax and taste delicious food at any of Krumlov´s cosy restaurants or join Medieval Fest, as folk in the Middle Ages were always involved in eating, drinking and being merry.

The famous Lords of Rožmberk (Rosenberg) who once owned the dominion are back! The spirit of the Renaissance age is brought back to life for three days with the hubbub of jousts, craft fairs, medieval music, street plays, and fencing duels to culminate with the highlight of the festival – a spectacular procession in historical costumes featuring knights on horseback and many notables linked with the history of the town. No matter what the age or the expectations of the visitors are, all will certainly enjoy themselves.

The famous Lords of Rožmberk (Rosenberg) who once owned the dominion are back! The spirit of the Renaissance age is brought back to life for three days with the hubbub of jousts, craft fairs, medieval music, street plays, and fencing duels to culminate with the highlight of the festival – a spectacular procession in historical costumes

The famous Lords of Rožmberk (Rosenberg) who once owned the dominion are back! The spirit of the Renaissance age is brought back to life for three days with the hubbub of jousts, craft fairs, medieval music, street plays, and fencing duels to culminate with the highlight of the festival – a spectacular procession in historical costumes.

The famous Lords of Rožmberk (Rosenberg) who once owned the dominion are back! The spirit of the Renaissance age is brought back to life for three days with the hubbub of jousts, craft fairs, medieval music, street plays, and fencing duels to culminate with the highlight of the festival – a spectacular procession in historical costumes.

The famous Lords of Rožmberk (Rosenberg) who once owned the dominion are back! The spirit of the Renaissance age is brought back to life for three days with the hubbub of jousts, craft fairs, medieval music, street plays, and fencing duels to culminate with the highlight of the festival – a spectacular procession in historical costumes featuring knights on horseback and many notables linked with the history of the town.

THIS YEAR´S TOPIC: This year we will remember an important event that took place in 1587 AD – the wedding of William of Rosenberg and Polyxena of Pernštejn. Guests from near and far will gather in Krumlov to take part in the wedding feast at the Brewery Gardens and several other places around the town together with our visitors. There will be guests arriving from Italy, Greece, Germany, Austria but also from the distant New World. Exquisite gifts will be presented to our sovereign, for example a genuine Italian gondola that will sail the Vltava river waters. Historical processions will pass through the town and a rich schedule of events across ten stages the town awaits all wedding guests.

Benešov nad Černou was founded in the second half of 13th century by Beneš of Michalovice as a settlement nearby the stronghold.

The fortified settlement of Chlum founded in the 13th century was reconstructed several times during its existence. Those reconstruction led to the fact that the settlement was changed into the farm yard in the 17th century.

The buildings of the fortified settlement are a remarkably valuable example of the Renaissance style of the 16th and the 17th centuries.

Only the torso of the sizeable residential tower was preserved. The tower had a square plan and the length of the sides was 9 metres.

The mission of the gallery is mainly to present fine art photography.

The need for clean water was the main reason why from 15th century the citizens of Český Krumlov continually built a system of ducts to supply the town with water.

From Frymburk by ferry to Frýdava (Předmostí) - by the yellow line up 2 km to the cross-roads under Bukový hill, join the red line and continue to the village Svatý Tomáš (Gothic church) - up to the ruin of Vítkův Kámen (sometimes called Vítek´s Castle, Gothic castle), and back to Svatý Tomáš - continue by the red line to Přední Výtoň, from there take the unmarked road following the shore of the Lipno lake back to Frýdava, and ferry back to Frymburk

Day trip to Zlata Koruna Abbey, Holasovice village and Hluboka Castle.

City tour with a professional guide who will introduce you not only with its past and its former rulers, but also introduce you to the most beautiful corners still completely zachvalého ancient city.

Want to learn how to play golf? Want to try to detonate at least one golf ball and see what is so great on the golf? To be able to play golf? IF YOU HAVE AT LEAST ONE QUESTION answered yes, come to us and we will guide you to golf at the moment we get.

Are you interested in the graphite mining? Do you want to know more about mining work? Are you ready to underground excursion to the graphite mine at Český Krumlov?

Do not waste your time and contact the Tourist Information Centre in Cesky Krumlov! Beyond information about town and region of Český Krumlov, cultural and social events we are glad to arrange for all service you can need during your stay in Český Krumlov.

The Kiwanis Club Český Krumlov has the honor of inviting for the eight time the handicapped guests and their escorts to visit the historical town of Český Krumlov without barriers.

The Kiwanis Club Český Krumlov has the honor of inviting for the sixth time the handicapped guests and their escorts to visit the historical town of Český Krumlov without barriers.

Summary of significant cultural events in Cesky Krumlov.

Deep forests, romantic cliffs, secret peat bogs, ancient forests, vast natural parks, the blue surface of ponds and Šumava lakes, archeological excavation sites, remains of celtic settlements, gothic ruins, Renaissance castles and chateaus, Baroque monasteries, churches, and chapels - all this and much more is awaiting you during your wanderings through the marvelous landscape of South Bohemia.

A new look at Český Krumlov as you float along the Vltava river! Our two-man team can escort up to twelve passengers on our old-time raft.

It is not necessary to introduce the town Český Krumlov or the castle rising above the river. Including the town onto UNESCO's List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage exceptionality of this place was confirmed. A world unique, which has not any analogy in the world, is secreted from many visitors. At the castle complex stands the Baroque Theatre with completely preserved machinery, costumes and props. Only limited visitors can look into this magic world of the Baroque Theatre and experimental performances are used to take place only for experts. We are preparing in association with the Foundation of the Baroque Theatre and the State Castle Český Krumlov a unique performance, which would present this unique monument. For achievement of a maximum level of a prepared opera performance it is necessary to choose cooperation with renowned authors and performers, prepare demanding costumes and during realisation all rules for preservation an illusion of such admired baroque stage must be respected.

By ferry from Horní Planá to Bližší Lhota - by the green line up around the Lhotský hill - continue on the road around the former Schwarzenberg Navigational Canal, on the unmarked path through the former village Josefův Důl to Medvědí les (Bear forest) and Zadní Zvonková - from there continue by the red line around Zvonkovský hill and after 2 km you are in Přední Zvonková - leave the red line and take the unmarked road to the water tank, via Zadní Hamry back to Bližší Lhota - ferry to Horní Planá

From Horní Planá up the square to the playground, by the blue line to Černá v Pošumaví - continue to Muckov, in front of which there are interesting caves (former stone mines) on the left in the forest (50 m) - from Muckov by the yellow line to Hořice na Šumavě

The main reason for the building of the railway from Linz to České Budějovice was the transport of salt from Salzburg to Bohemia.

The gallery here presents annual expositions which mostly focus on Czech authors.

Aquatic work consists since 1960 of two dams, artificial water reservoirs and two hydro plants called Lipno I and Lipno II. This work was built mostly for water and energy purposes. Aim of construction was utilization of 160m slopeas source of top and controllable electric energy.

It's not only classical music that resounds through this picturesque medieval town. The local acoustics favour other music genres as well. This year-round series of concerts of jazz and alternative music culminates in early September with a traditional weekend festival.

It's not only classical music that resounds through this picturesque medieval town. The local acoustics favour other music genres as well. This year-round series of concerts of jazz and alternative music culminates in early September with a traditional weekend festival.

It's not only classical music that resounds through this picturesque medieval town.

Southeast house number 102 located the remains of "old" cemetery. From the data indicate that the cemetery was established before the year 1480 Were buried here, and all the Jews in Linz until 1863 until the establishment of a Jewish cemetery in Linz.

From the village Kamenná (near Benešov nad Černou in the direction of Trhové Sviny) on the blue line to Žumberk (fortificated village with a fortress) - on the yellow line via Kondrač and Klení to the saddle under Kohout - by the green line to the top of Kohout (870 m above sea level) with a view tower - return to the saddle - by the red line in the direction of Kaplice to Děkanské Skaliny - take the asphalt road to Ličov

A building resembling a grange was built on the place of the former fortress.

Now that you have seen all the sights in town, it is time for a trip through the unspoiled nature to the Kleť mountain, the highest peak of the Blanský les natural reserve.

Kleť Observatory is intended for specialist astronomical research which entails observation conditions of the highest quality. It is built on the highest point in Bohemia and is famous for its exploration of asteroids, comets, and unidentified objects.

A dream wedding in a medieval town of Cesky Krumlov, South Bohemia.

The first cross-border land exhibition ever will open in 2013 in the South Bohemian Region. It aims to present the intertwined fates of the two nations and help to reinforce common links. Exhibitions gates will open in April 2013 and individual expositions will be on display until November same year in several towns in Southern Bohemia and Upper Austria.

From Lipno nad Vltavou follow the yellow line in the direction of Frymburk via Alpská view (on the 3rd kilometre) and Kaliště (993 m)

From Lipno nad Vltavou by the green line to the dike of the dam, from there to the railway station, and on the left shore of the Vltava river to Loučovice - go through the Village and from the railway station turn to the yellow line - cross the Vltava and up the Vyklestilka mountain (887 m above sea level), from there by the red line continue on the ridge to the Uhlíř hill and the reservation called peat-bog Kapličky - go up the large meadow, where the village Kapličky used to stand - by the blue line to a place called U Překopané hráze, and continue to the Medvědí mountain, planted with trees - down to the turning to Čertovo kopyto, cross to the left shore and back to the village Lipno nad Vltavou.

Horní Planá (railway station) + Bližší Lhota (ferry) - Přední Zvonková - Zadní Zvonková (border crossing) - Račín - Kyselov + Dolní Vltavice (ferry) - Bližná - Černá v Pošumaví - Hůrka (railway station) - Horní Planá

Offering an incredible view of the Šumava Mountains, educative and interactive stops, great adrenalin sports entertainment for children and the longest dry toboggan in the Czech Republic, all this and much more can be found in Lipno – The Lipno Treetop Walkway – a unique attraction in the whole country.

It is an unfinished monument built in commemoration of the victory of the united army of Russia, Austria and Prussia over Napoleon Bonaparte in the battle of Leipzig in 1813.

From the time the castle was established by Vítek z Krumlova (1220 - 1272) in the 13th century, it performed the function of a fortress and an administrative centre of the estates that were part of the growing dominion of the members of the Witigonen family. Their estates were spread on the both sides of today's border between the Czech Republic and Austria.

The little three-wing Baroque castle with the central projection of a wall and four bays on the corbels in the front east side. The Baroque church of Saint Jan Nepomucký is joined to the south wing of the little castle.

If you're watching all the sights in the city, go on a trip to the top of swearing.

Let yourselves be charmed by Krumlov in May.

Only in Český Krumlov you can kiss under a blooming tree in the Love Square 30 April – 1 May 2013!

The fairytale ambience of the medieval town combines with the magic of May Day Eve to set the stage for the celebration of the Month of Love. During the festive evening, you can enjoy a whirl of witches, the building of a maypole, live music, and a lantern procession, while on May Day you can visit exhibitions and expositions free of charge within the Museum and Gallery Open Day, which will offer a number of new and interesting displays and events.

From Malonty by the path to Meziříčí, and left in the direction of the village Desky, continue on the main road to Dluhošť and by the yellow line to the right to Benešov nad Černou

Complete baroque puppet theater, including the Baroque machinery. Occasional marionette production of the group and a puppet opera Don Giovanni, Magic Flute, Baroque opera Orfeo ed Euridice.

Omlenice - memorial to the victims of the Nazi death trains.

At the settlement of Kaplice-nádraží is a monument to the victims of the Second World War - on the site is a mass grave of 44 prisoners of the „Train of Death" of January 1945.

Lake Plešné is one of five glacial lakes on Czech side of Šumava. It has elliptical shape with length 540 m and width 150 m, area is 7,48 hectares and maximal depth 18,3 m. About 200 meters from the lake dike is situated 6 hectare stone sea with glacial origin.

Isolated forest with a small pit, quarry 0.5 km west of the village Muckov, 2.5 km east of the Black community in the drab Černá v Pošumaví hill, which is a few meters a powerful cartridge granulated limestone and dolomite limestone.

Welcome in the Museum Fotoatelier Seidel! In unique place where tradition of photography sprang up in the 19th century, in place where Time stood still.

This small museum was founded thanks to the Village Authority in Bujanov, in cooperation with the Society for the Maintenace of the Horse-drawn Railway, and the South Bohemian Museum in České Budějovice.

Exposition is installed in two ground floor rooms. The first room introduces history of village Hořice na Šumavě and surrounding municipalities.

The Museum of Radios has been open since 4 July 2001. It is located in the center of the village in the old school building, housing also the Museum of the Village and Passion-play.

Unique technical monument, as Schvarzenberk's channel surely deserves its own museum.

A unique exposition of criminal punishment and instruments of torture, spread throughout the newly-reconstructed 15th cellars below the Český Krumlov town Hall on the town square.

Enjoy with us the beautiful Lipno lake, a place of peace! We operate since April (and continue till the end of October).

Český Krumlov town saying goodbye to year 2010 and welcome a new, culturally rich year 2011. If you prefer a quiet, peaceful celebration, so you can choose one of the pleasant Český Krumlov hotels or guesthouses. To celebrate the new year, however, caught up in the fun, come to the city center. Concord Square is transformed into a huge dance floor, where you can enjoy dancing until the new year, and the peak of the celebrations will be spectacular fireworks display. Silhouette Krumlov tower castle with picturesque houses lit colorful fireworks, light from dark reflections of the river just ... I do not miss out! In addition to your local hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars have prepared excellent New Year's menu of Czech and foreign specialties. Your New Year's Eve you can still enrich the thematic tour of the city, which takes you back to Christmas customs and stories, or New Year's Eve concert. Český Krumlov museums and galleries will also certainly welcome with joy.

Český Krumlov town saying goodbye to year 2011 and welcome a new, culturally rich year 2012. If you prefer a quiet, peaceful celebration, so you can choose one of the pleasant Český Krumlov hotels or guesthouses. To celebrate the new year, however, caught up in the fun, come to the city center.

Do not sit at home on New Year's Eve! Say goodbye to this year with grace and grand welcome the new year! Whether you are looking for a quiet, unique location for celebration in the narrow circle of their relatives or the place where it lives and the fun is in full swing, head to Český Krumlov.

Do not sit at home on New Year's Eve! Say goodbye to this year with grace and grand welcome the new year! Whether you are looking for a quiet, unique location for celebration in the narrow circle of their relatives or the place where it lives and the fun is in full swing, head to Český Krumlov.

From Nové Hrady (museum in the old castle) go through Terčino údolí (a valley, protected park with precious wood trees) via Cuknštejn, Horní Stropnice, Dobrá Voda, Hojná Voda to the top of the Kraví mountain (952 m above sea level) - still by the red line pass the rock formation Napoleon and continue on the ridge via the Kuní mountain, Cikánka and Zaječí mountain to Benešov nad Černou

The protected area is formed under wet woods and wet meadows in the forest complex. The reason protection is an extensive set of natural spruce and alder on springs along small watercourses and peat meadow communities with characteristic floristic composition.

Would you like to see what our southern Bohemia region has to offer other than our amazing Cesky Krumlov?

The only festival made for YOUR camera. The biggest European presentation of photographic opportunities, the biennial event Open-air PHOTO festival was successfully premiered last year.

The biggest European presentation of photographic opportunities, the biennial event Open-air PHOTO festival was successfully premiered last year. Český Krumlov, the co-organizer of the event, will liven up with photography again on 5. -7. June 2015.

The most photogenic festival of the year The Open – Air PHOTO festival will liven up the whole Český Krumlov.

The two-floor prismatic tower in the middle of the decaying yard was preserved until today from the original village and the medieval fortress.

The story tells about the last days of Jesus Christ.

Pilgrimage church of the Virgin Mary - the original church structure is from the late 13th century. The church was destroyed during the Hussite wars in 1422 and 1469, when the militia destroyed a school as well. Today's church was built in late Gothic style from 1471 to 1488. In 1670 the physician Ondřej Volkshofer from Krumlov commissioned an altar to be built.

In ex-abbay is located history of the post since the 16th Century till today.

At the present time the Regional Museum administers 22 000 registered items of the collection fund, i.e. next to 34 000 objects. The museum library contains a set of 5 000 books, more than 1/5 has a collection character.

The legendary Revolving Auditorium is set in the Castle Gardens, providing you an unforgettable experience of performances such as Robin Hood, Freischütz, Beauty and the Beast.

The legendary Revolving Auditorium is set in the Castle Gardens, providing you an unforgettable experience of performances such as Robin Hood, Freischütz, Beauty and the Beast.

The legendary Revolving Auditorium is set in the Castle Gardens, providing you an unforgettable experience of performances such as Robin Hood, Freischütz, Beauty and the Beast.

The legendary Revolving Auditorium is set in the Castle Gardens, providing you an unforgettable experience of performances such as Robin Hood, Freischütz, Beauty and the Beast.

The legendary Revolving Auditorium is set in the Castle Gardens, providing you an unforgettable experience of performances such as Robin Hood, Freischütz, Beauty and the Beast.

The Protected Area lies on both sides of the Vltava River, on the steep rocky slopes of the river canyon valley.The steep rock full of large stones which is also called the stony see was created by the devil according to the legend. The visitors are attracted to make a romantic trip there but they should not climb up the stony sea.

From Rožmberk nad Vltavou - take the blue line (direction Frymburk) around the village Přířez, via Větrná to Malšín - the village Ostrov and on the yellow line via Kyselov and Dvorečná to the place where the yellow line meets the blue line - continue either by the blue via Luč (933 m) to Loučovice (5 km), or by the yellow line to Lipno (2 km)

One of the oldest castles in South Bohemia was built by the Family of Vítek around the mid 13th century. The medieval disposition of the castle consisted of the Lower and Upper Castle.

Baroque sculpture with the heads of angels, images of Christ and Saint Florian´s, Saint Sebastian and Saint Jan Nepomucký´s Sculpture. It is situated on the common. It was built in the second half of 18th century after the plague epidemic.

The thought of connecting the Vltava river with the Dunaj river, the flow of two rivers which lead into different seas, came about in the middle of the 14th century, during the reign of emperor Karel IV. The actualisation of this project only came towards the 18th century.

Individual ride from Kleť to destinations Krásetín, Camp Golden Crown, Czech Krumlov.

The protected area consists of mixed forest on steep southwest slope of Mount shoemaker.

Slavkov Fortress is one of a few buildings where the original connections of individual elements of a manor were preserved.

Small castle of Louzek is located as a river tear on a wide spit of the fiercely flowing Malše river.

The small castle of Pořešín is a very interesting rarity of the South Bohemian castle architecture of 14th century.

Jihočeská komorní filharmonie (JKF) České Budějovice” is the official name of the orchestra, which was established in 1981 under the name of “Jihočeský státní orchestr” (South Bohemian State Orchestra). The orchestra currently has 37 members and it is the only professional philharmonic orchestra in the district of South Bohemia.

In case of inclement weather or if you just feel like stretching your body, you can play a game of squash or visit fitness center.

St. Jan Nepomucký´s Statue created in 1726 is located on a three-sided column with reliefs of St. Dominik, St. Leonard, and St. Václav, and statues of St. Donát, St. Florián, and St. Roch.

Formerly on the site was a chapel or little church of St. Jošt. The church was established before 1334 by Peter I. von Rosenberg, and was a part of the Rosenbergs´ hospital (Latrán No. 13). The building remains with the preserved Gothic constructions and details.

A one-nave oblong building with a three-sided presbytery and an axial eastern sacristy. Three-axial western facade with rounded corners is topped by a shield gable with volutes and niches cut inside the round corners.

Accept our invitation to St. Martin’s Feast 2012 – an autumnal celebrations of St. Martin’s wines, seasonal gastronomy and friendly encounters.

Surprise your loved one with an unforgettable Valentine‘s weekend!

Escape from the stress and trivialities of everyday to a unique place where you can spend time with each other.

Architectural gem, the neo-Gothic octagonal tower became the second dominant Český Krumlov. The church occasionally becomes a venue for concerts of classical music

The first stone for chapel was laid down on 19. June 1550. Its founder Jan Častolar dedicated it to St. Voršila, patroness of his daughter.

In addition to being the patron saint of the lands of Bohemia, Saint Wenceslas is the patron saint of brewers and winemakers, which is commemorated by the traditional autumn festivities offering a cultural as well as a rich gourmet experience.

In addition to being the patron saint of the lands of Bohemia, Saint Wenceslas is the patron saint of brewers and winemakers, which is commemorated by the traditional autumn festivities offering a cultural as well as a rich gourmet experience. The pleasant atmosphere of the autumn festivities is augmented by the festival of folk ensembles and the Saint Wenceslas Fair.

In addition to being the patron saint of the lands of Bohemia, Saint Wenceslas is the patron saint of brewers and winemakers, which is commemorated by the traditional autumn festivities offering a cultural as well as a rich gourmet experience. The pleasant atmosphere of the autumn festivities is augmented by the festival of folk ensembles and the Saint Wenceslas Fair. The cherry on top is certainly the unforgettable evening excursion to the town’s museums and galleries, garnished with an impressive accompanying programme.

In addition to being the patron saint of the lands of Bohemia, Saint Wenceslas is the patron saint of brewers and winemakers, which is commemorated by the traditional autumn festivities offering a cultural as well as a rich gourmet experience. The pleasant atmosphere of the autumn festivities is augmented by the festival of folk ensembles and the Saint Wenceslas Fair. The cherry on top is certainly the unforgettable evening excursion to the town’s museums and galleries, garnished with an impressive accompanying programme.

In addition to being the patron saint of the lands of Bohemia, Saint Wenceslas is the patron saint of brewers and winemakers, which is commemorated by the traditional autumn festivities offering a cultural as well as a rich gourmet experience. The pleasant atmosphere of the autumn festivities is augmented by the festival of folk ensembles and the Saint Wenceslas Fair. The cherry on top is certainly the unforgettable evening excursion to the town’s museums and galleries, garnished with an impressive accompanying programme.

In addition to being the patron saint of the lands of Bohemia, Saint Wenceslas is the patron saint of brewers and winemakers, which is commemorated by the traditional autumn festivities offering a cultural as well as a rich gourmet experience. The pleasant atmosphere of the autumn festivities is augmented by the festival of folk ensembles and the Saint Wenceslas Fair. The cherry on top is certainly the unforgettable evening excursion to the town’s museums and galleries, garnished with an impressive accompanying programme.

In addition to being the patron saint of the lands of Bohemia, Saint Wenceslas is the patron saint of brewers and winemakers, which is commemorated by the traditional autumn festivities offering a cultural as well as a rich gourmet experience. The pleasant atmosphere of the autumn festivities is augmented by the festival of folk ensembles and the Saint Wenceslas Fair. The cherry on top is certainly the unforgettable evening excursion to the town’s museums and galleries, garnished with an impressive accompanying programme.

We cordially invite you to visit our town during the St. Wenceslas Celebrations, an autumnal celebration of friendships, common history, fateful meetings, good food and drink with a good dose of entertainment.

We cordially invite you to visit our town during the St. Wenceslas Celebrations, an autumnal celebration of friendships, common history, fateful meetings, good food and drink with a good dose of entertainment.

The 9th annual St. Wenceslas Celebrations will pay a tribute to St. Wenceslas who is patron not only to Bohemia but also to the town of Český Krumlov. Old time favorites in the program will include traditional songs and dances inspired by the folklore, the popular open-door night of museums and galleries, old Bohemian cuisine and marketplace.

Hluboká and Vltavou Chateau are unquestionably one of the true pearls of the Czech Republic. It is situated on a hill above the Vltava river about 10 km north of České Budějovice.

The first and decisive impulse to build the Stations of the Cross in Frymburk parish gave landowner from Lipno Adalbert Donauer, who at the beginning of ninetieths of 19th century paid six hundred of golds „for granitiform Stations of the Cross“. Chapel was solemnly consecrated on 13. October 1898.

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.

The locality of Studenec near Rožmberk nad Vltavou is called after a well with miraculous water. There was a supported document issued in 1679 proving that it is allowed to celebrate masses in the newly built chapel. The chapel was given the name of St. Anna.

In 1843,because of the rusty condition the fountain was abolished, and a new one was built by the Plague Column in the upper part of the square.

The Italian Courtyard is one of the most remarkable buildings in the historical centre of the city. The building was given its present appearance in the 16th century, when several Gothic houses were joined together.

A lime tree in the community of Běleň not far away from Malšín has a very interesting fate. The lime tree is said to be the oldest lime tree in the South Bohemia. It was planted around the year 1200. In 1951 the lime tree / girth 12,5 metres / seemed to die after it had been thunderstruck. However, something very surprising happened. While the community of Běleň became extinct, the lime tree is still alive.

This mirror labyrinth with the biggest number of mirrors in the Europe has been designed to create an effect of indefinite corridors and mirage. It is followed by a unique crystal labyrinth made of clear glass. Don ´t miss this extraordinary experience and come to get lost with us. Till end of October 2011.

Municipal Theater Czech Krumlov builds on the rich, more than five hundred year old theater tradition in Czech Krumlov.

Surprise your loved one with an unforgettable Valentine‘s weekend! Escape from the stress and trivialities of everyday to a unique place where you can spend time with each other. Come to Český Krumlov.

From the city hall in Velešín turn left to the road leading to Svatý Jan nad Malší - behind Velešín on the first cross-roads turn right to the asphalt road, via the village Pořešín to the ruin of the Castle Pořešín - continue by the blue line down to the bank of the river Malše (rapids) - continue on the blue line against the current, around the confluence with the river Černá to Kaplice

Only the ruins of the castle's fortification, fragments of the semicylindrical bastion and vigorous cylindrical tower situated on a narrow rocky spit above the Malše river were preserved to the present day.

From Větřní on the main road up to a narrow asphalt road leading to a farm track - continue on a wide road, right up to the top of the hill above the village Kaliště - go through the village, and take the path leading to the saddle above Slavkov (in the village there is an old Fortified Settlement Slavkov) - on the blue line in the direction of Světlík - after 3 km turn to the Fortified Settlement Pasovary ( about 500 m) - return to the blue line and continue to Světlík

From Věžovaté Pláně on the red line in the direction of Kaplice - through the forest to the destroyed village Rojov - in front of the ruins right to the non marked path, and on it to the road - left to the area of the destroyed village Zahrádka (sign posts on the linden tree), continue on the blue line via Močerady to Rožmitál na Šumavě - at the top end of the village turn left on to a unmarked path, which leads through Čeřín to the Vltava river - in front of the bridge turn right, on the red line to Zátoň.

Vrábče - by the yellow line up to the top of the Kluk mountain (741 m above sea level) - from the top down by the green line to Mříčí - continue to Holubov to the factory Artypa - by the yellow through the valley of the Křemže stream to the ruin of the Castle Dívčí Kámen - return to the red line, go around the whole ruin up to the Vltava river - return to the stream, cross the bridge and take the unmarked path, then the wide road it leads into, and up to the Celtic oppidium in Třísov . by the red line through the village Třísov, after 3 km to Plešovice - continue on the red line to Zlatá Koruna (Monastery Zlatá Koruna)

The protected area consists of mixed forest on the eastern slope debris high stone (865 m), 1.2 km southwest of the village Klení.

The monastery was founded by Wok von Rosenberg in 1259. He called the Cistercians from Wilhering in Austria to there. On a wish of the founder the monastery became the monastery of the family. Together ten generations of the family were buried there.

We present a new entertainment on the river in the Czech Krumlov - WATER TUBES

Below the town square, at Kájovská ulice no.68 in a newly reconstructed Renaissance house, a new wax museum was opened in May of 2001.

Český Krumlov Wine Festival® brings yet again an enticing mosaic of wine experiences. Their special menu will be served from 18th October to 23rd November 2019. The Český Krumlov Wine Festival® culminates in a Castle Wine Celebration, where you can taste over 300 wine samples of the Czech and foreign wineries.

Český Krumlov Wine Festival® brings yet again an enticing mosaic of wine experiences. Their special menu will be served from 26th October to 30th November 2018. St. Martin traditionally arrives on his white horse on the 11th day in November bringing not only the first snow but also first wine of the year. This marks the beginning of the Feast of St. Martin in Český Krumlov. Selected local restaurants will offer St. Martin´s wine, roast goose and other specialties. The Český Krumlov Wine Festival® culminates in a Castle Wine Celebration, where you can taste over 300 wine samples of the Czech and foreign wineries.

St. Martin traditionally arrives on his white horse on the 11th day in November bringing not only the first snow but also first wine of the year. This marks the beginning of the Feast of St. Martin in Český Krumlov. Selected local restaurants will offer St. Martin´s wine, roast goose and other specialties. The Feast culminates in a castle celebration of wine where you can taste Bohemian, Moravian and foreign wines together with local cheese.

St. Martin traditionally arrives on his white horse on the 11th day in November bringing not only the first snow but also first wine of the year. This marks the beginning of the Feast of St. Martin in Český Krumlov. Selected local restaurants will offer St. Martin´s wine, roast goose and other specialties. The Feast culminates in a castle celebration of wine where you can taste Bohemian, Moravian and foreign wines together with local cheese.

Be our guest at the Český Krumlov Wine Festival - an autumnal celebration of St. Martin’s wines, seasonal gastronomy and friendly encounters over a glass of wine.

Accept our invitation to Wine Festival 2014 - an autumnal celebrations of St. Martin's wines, seasonal gastronomy and friendly encounters.

The former abbey in Zlatá Koruna is the best preserved Cistercian monastery in Bohemia. The area of the monastery was in 1995 announced as the national cultural treasure.

The Preotected area of Žofín Primaeval Forest ranks among the highest possible protection category - National Park. It is situated in the middle part of the Novohradské Mountains.