A fairytale Czech town wrapped in a loop of river, with a painted castle tower, cobbled lanes and rafting through the middle. Here's what Český Krumlov is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.
May to September is best, warm for walking and rafting the Vltava. The Five-Petalled Rose Festival brings medieval costumes in June. December has a small Christmas market and the town looks magical in snow. Day-trippers fill the town at midday, so stay a night.
A huge castle with a painted tower, gardens and a rare baroque theatre.
Climb the tower for the view over the river loop and rooftops.
Paddle a raft or canoe through the town, easy enough for families.
A UNESCO-listed maze of lanes, little squares and pubs.
Works by the Austrian artist who lived here.
A viewpoint over the castle and river.
Yes. It's one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe. It gets busy at midday, so stay overnight.
Fly into Prague, then take a bus or shuttle, about 3 hours. Linz in Austria is about 1 hour 15 minutes away.
Yes, but it's a long day. Staying a night is much better.
May to September, around 19 to 24°C.
One or two days covers the castle, town and a river trip.
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