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Český Krumlov
Sleep one night in the old town: the day tours leave by 18:00 and the river loop is yours. Two nights only if you paddle or day-trip.Sleep one night in the old town: the day tours leave by 6:00 PM and the river loop is yours. Two nights only if you paddle or day-trip.
Český Krumlov is a 13,000-person castle town inside a bend of the Vltava, UNESCO-listed since 1992 and the second-largest castle complex in the country. It is small: the old town is a 15-minute walk end to end, and the point of staying overnight is that the coach groups are gone by dinner. Come for the castle and the river, not for a checklist.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds and river traffic), Christmas–New Year
- Airports
- PRG · LNZ
- Nights
- 1–2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Český Krumlov112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Český Krumlov, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč).Czech Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMO2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.Czech Republic-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Czech Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').Czech Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Czech Republic-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a tourist town; the real risks are wet cobbles, river weirs and pickpockets in the summer crush on the square.
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- RestroomsStation and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20 (≈ under US$1); restaurants reserve theirs for customers.Czech Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies (EU) · 155 ambulance · 158 police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany castles and châteaux outside Prague open only April–October, closed on Mondays.Czech Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (No direct rail link to Český Krumlov; bus or train via Prague, about 3 h).
- Getting aroundWalk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee60–90 Kč
- Sit-down mealMain course in a tavern180–350 Kč
- BeerHalf-litre of draught beerOver about 30 Kč usually means a tourist menu.30–60 Kč
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week400–700 Kč
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personKč 450
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomKč 2,600
- High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomKč 5,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 900 · Mid Kč 1,800 · High Kč 3,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PRG Václav Havel Airport Prague (No direct rail link to Český Krumlov; bus or train via Prague, about 3 h) · LNZ Linz Airport (Shuttle transfers from Linz and Vienna run in summer; check operators)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Český Krumlov: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
7 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
7 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk. Cobbles are uneven, so bring shoes with grip; the station is 15–20 min downhill from the centre. Local buses link the station and bus terminal for about 10 Kč. Bikes are for the trails outside town, not the lanes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
České Budějovice
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from the terminal, about 45 min, 45 Kč
Regional capital with a large square; useful as a rail connection, not a highlight.
Holašovice
cautionDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Bus via České Budějovice, then local bus or taxi
UNESCO village of farmhouses; thin public transport, check times first.
Zlatá Koruna monastery
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Local bus or train toward České Budějovice, then a short walk
National cultural monument; a half-day with the castle behind you.
Vyšší Brod and the Vltava
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h by train
Train toward Černý Kříž, or a raft put-in
Monastery town and the start of the classic multi-day paddle; too far for a rushed return.
Jindřichův Hradec
overnightDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Train with a change, about 2 h
Castle and pond town; better as a night than a day return.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old town (Náměstí Svornosti and Horní)
Everything on foot; book early for May–Sep and expect noise near the square.
Latrán
The street below the castle, between the Budějovická Gate and the castle; quiet at night, 5 min to the square.
Plešivec / riverbank
Across the river, 10–15 min walk up to the centre; cheaper rooms and parking.
Near the bus terminal
East of the square, 5–10 min walk in; practical for one night with a bag.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 900–1,500 Kč excl. bed
- Mid
- 1,500–2,800 Kč excl. bed
- High
- 2,800 Kč+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse or hotel double room1 × 1 night × Kč 2,600 | Kč 2,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Kč 1,800 | Kč 3,600 |
| RegioJet bus Prague → Český Krumlov, one way2 × Kč 200 · check | Kč 400 |
| Castle Museum and Tower combined ticket2 × Kč 130 · check | Kč 260 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Kč 500 | Kč 1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 786 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 4,323 per person per day, bed included | Kč 8,646≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in koruna; travel to Český Krumlov excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 60–90 Kč |
| Half-litre of draught beerOver about 30 Kč usually means a tourist menu. | 30–60 Kč |
| Main course in a tavern | 180–350 Kč |
| Canoe rental, per daycheck | from 350 Kč |
| Raft rental, per daycheck | from 1,200 Kč |
| Bus České Budějovice → Český Krumlovcheck | 45 Kč |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | 400–700 Kč |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cobblestones are slick when wet and hard on wheeled bags.
- Weirs on the Vltava are dangerous: take a guided raft or get a briefing before tubing.
- Restaurants on the square can charge tourist prices; a half-litre of beer over about 30 Kč is a warning sign.
- Castle interiors and the Baroque Theatre are guided-tour only and sell out in summer; buy ahead.
- The castle complex is free to walk through, but individual sights are ticketed.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies (EU)
- 112
- Ambulance
- 155
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
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Na tuto adresu, prosímTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies (EU)112
- Ambulance155
- Police158
- Fire150
Embassy
No embassies here; the US, UK and most others are in Prague. Consulates: check Prague listings.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Prague → Český Krumlov, RegioJet bus: about 200 Kč, about 3 h (check)
- České Budějovice → Český Krumlov, local bus: 45 Kč, about 45 min (check)
- Train station → old town, taxi: about 100 Kč
- Local bus, station to terminal: 10 Kč
Say or show
- Promiňte — Excuse me / Sorry (PRO-min-tye)
- Děkuji — Thank you (DYEH-koo-yi)
- Tohle, prosím — This one, please (TOH-leh PRO-seem)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (KOH-lik toh STOH-yee)
- Můžu platit kartou? — Can I pay by card? (MOO-zhoo PLA-tit KAR-toh)
- Kde jsou toalety? — Where is the toilet? (gdeh soh TOH-a-leh-ti)
Castle interiors and the Baroque Theatre are guided-tour only; buy tickets at the main office in the second courtyard.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Český Krumlov. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds and river traffic), Christmas–New Year · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PRG and LNZ: last bus and train departures field-checked, shuttle fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Náměstí Svornosti, Latrán and the castle, Plešivec, the chateau gardens.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (castle tours, Baroque Theatre, graphite mine, monastery) and eat pages with last orders.
- Crowd and river fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialČeský Krumlov official tourism site
- officialCzech Railways (ČD)
- officialRegioJet
- secondaryWikivoyage: Český Krumlov, revision 5317203 (CC BY-SA 4.0)