Cesky Krumlov, Czechia

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Cesky Krumlov

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Cesky Krumlov is a small medieval town wrapped inside a loop of the Vltava river, its cobbled old town and Cesky Krumlov Castle, the country's second-largest castle complex after Prague, forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It draws day-trippers from Prague and summer visitors for river rafting and canoeing.

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About Cesky Krumlov

Cesky Krumlov is a small medieval town wrapped inside a loop of the Vltava river, its cobbled old town and Cesky Krumlov Castle, the country's second-largest castle complex after Prague, forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It draws day-trippers from Prague and summer visitors for river rafting and canoeing.

Country: CzechiaPopulation: 12 656Time zone: UTC+1

Cesky Krumlov, Czechia

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Cesky Krumlov is a small medieval town wrapped inside a loop of the Vltava river, its cobbled old town and Cesky Krumlov Castle, the country's second-largest castle complex after Prague, forming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It draws day-trippers from Prague and summer visitors for river rafting and canoeing.

Idéal pourFairy-tale old town and castle sightseeing; day trips or overnight stays from Prague; summer river rafting on the Vltava

Meilleure périodeSpring or autumn to avoid summer day-tripper crowds; summer for river rafting

Se déplacerSmall walkable centre with no train station in town; direct buses from Prague (about 2.5-3 hours) and from Ceske Budejovice

Où logerInside the old town loop, within walking distance of the castle and main square

À éviter siYou want nightlife or big-city amenities

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