About State Castle And Chateau Český Krumlov

A very poignant structure, this marks the official place of residence of the South Bohemian aristocrats. This castle ranks one among the most renowned monuments on the levels of architecture, culture, scale, and tradition. The originality has been preserved right through be it in its layout, materials used interior installations, and also its architecture through the centuries.

The name of the castle Krumlov comes from the Latin expression castrum Crumnau or the ancient German Crumbenowe that reflects the configuration of the landscape - Krumbein ouwe, means the place on the rugged meadow. The State Castle of Český Krumlov is the historical site in the Central European region, showcasing the architectural standard, cultural tradition, and expanse timeline, built during the 14th to 19th centuries and still well-preserved with the original ground plan layout, material structure, interior installation, and architectural details.

From the East, Latrán Street, the castle complex in Český Krumlov is accessible through the Red Gate that leads to the Ist Courtyard of Český Krumlov Castle, the romping ground called Rejdiště. The left of Red Gate has the Pharmacy Castle now Český Krumlov Study Centre and Old Burgrave's House, which was the office of the highest official and administrator. The right side of the Red Gate is the former Salt-house, which was the original storage of Gothic salt. The buildings continue to the original Old Pharmacy, and the Dominion Brewery leading to the main buildings with the right courtyard side, which accommodate the princely cheese-diary.

The next building is the former Hospital with the very end of the first courtyard spacing out a small house for the court gun maker. The large coach-house from the 18th century covers the opposite side. The middle courtyard has a small park planted with aged trees and dominated by a stone fountain of the 16th century. There are multiple castles that stand across the area, with courtyards and Renaissance-era paintings. The castles and courtyards are beautifully surrounded by a small picturesque lake. The Baroque Theatre at the Český Krumlov Castle symbolizes a Baroque stage. The original theatre is preserved with both the actual objects and the site has been extended with the auditorium, building, stage, orchestra pit, technology, machinery, decorations, props, costumes, lighting, fire extinguishers, and so on.

 

 

Must See

  • The Baroque and the Rococo style castle
  • Check out the covered corridor from the Masquerade Hall to the royal box of the castle theatre
  • The Baroque Theatre of the Český Krumlov Castle that represents a Baroque stage
  • The stone bridge that was built in the place replacing the wooden drawbridge
  • Explore the Little Castle
  • Interiors of the castle painted by the Renaissance court painter Gabriel de Blonde who decoded mythological scenes of Greek and Roman history through his art
  • Marvel at the decorative facades of the courtyards

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to reach

Czech Republic to Zámek 59, 381 01 Český Krumlov, Czechia  is 178.8 km via D 3

By Car

Fare: 449.31 CZK to 706 CZK

Time Taken: 2 Hour 10 minutes

 

By Bus

Fare: 304.89 CZK  to 385.12 CZK

Time Taken: 3 Hours 18 minutes

 

By Train

Fare: 337 CZK  to 493.28 CZK

Time Taken: 3 Hours 50 minutes

 

By Air

Europe Train to Frankfurt, fly to Podgorica, to Pristina, Kosovo

Fare: 3803.23 €  to  14896.82 €

Time Taken: 5 Hours 35 Minutes ( Includes 2 hours of Transfer)

 

Tips

  • Walkthrough the corridors
  • Enjoy the architectural standard and the cultural tradition that is evident 
  • Visit the State Chateau of Hluboká
  • Explore Egon Schiele Art Centrum
  • Visit Church of St. Vitus
  • Explore Baroque theater in Český Krumlov
  • Visit Museum Fotoatelier Seidel

 

 

 

 

 

Visit Time

Sunday:        9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:       9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:      9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:     9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:          9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:     9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

Yes

400 CZK for Adult

Family: 2 adults + max. 3 children should pay 800 CZK

Children, Seniors, Students, Handicapped get discounted price of 200 CZK

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Scattered Clouds 12.06°C

 

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