In the south of the Czech Republic, where the Vltava River makes a noose, Cesky Krumlov lies on both sides . The famous first of all for its stunningly beautiful castle complex (it is not for nothing that it is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List), it also attracts active recreation lovers , and fans of festivals, and romantic couples . To visit Cesky Krumlov means to visit this Fairy Tale . At every step - in the castle, park, over the river, on narrow streets and in salt caves - legends and traditions come to life here . And it seems that meeting n a dwarf's eye, carrying a gold bullion home, it's really possible - it's Cesky-Krumlov!

How to get to Cesky Krumlov

Planning your trip to Cesky Krumlov , it is very important to decide on where you will be from. The airport is not there, it is located away from the major Czech cities, and even the railway station is about 20-30 minutes walk north of the center. If the idea of ​​a walk after the train does not seem attractive to you, you can always take a taxi to the city: the cars stand in the parking lot near the station and at the first call of the client (for about 5 euros) drive to the city.

But more about the train itself . Direct trains to Cesky Krumlov, alas, no . But to get there with transfers from Prague is really not difficult and not difficult at all . First you need to get to Cesky-Budejovice, and then by train to Cesky Krumlov . Trains from the capital of the Czech Republic go literally every two hours from the station Hlavní Nádraží, go to the intermediate the exact station from 2 . 4 to 3 . 5 hours and cost 10-11 EUR . In Cesky Budejovice, after passing a little on the platform, you need to change to a suburban train . The schedule is thought out, and if the capital is late , his local waits . From Cesky-Budejovice another 45 minutes-plus plus 2 EUR and you are in place .

From Cesky-Budejovice to Cesky Krumlov can be reached by bus . It should be noted that buses in the Czech Republic are generally pleasantly surprised by the fact that they are not slower (and sometimes faster) than trains and cost no more than . That short trip - from 30 to 50 minutes - will cost 1 . 5-2 EUR . In addition, it is the bus that can be reached from Prague to Krumlov without interchanges! Direct flights go from the metro bus stations Florenc (metro Florentz) and Na Knizhets (Metro station Andel, at the top opposite - Staropramen plant) . The last departure point becomes more popular, since from there you can leave now every two hours , while from the "Florenca" only once a day, in the morning . Leaving with "On the Book", buy a ticket at the box office of the underground passage (or the driver or through the site) for 8 EUR and snugly arrange in the bus seat . And after 2 . 5-3 hours, leave for Cesky Krumlov on the bus station, located in 10 minutes walk from the center .

Hotels in Cesky Krumlov

Let Cesky Krumlov small town and get around it in a day, many tourists do not deny themselves the pleasure of staying here for a few days .Fortunately, the city can offer its guests hotels for all tastes .In summer in the forests along the Vltava (outside the city) you can spend the night in a camping - it is very convenient for those who travel by car .Everything is very civilized there: shower, toilet, electricity and lighting .This pleasure is paid, to 2 .5 EUR per person and 1 more .5 EUR for a tent (triple), but if you have all the necessary equipment with you, then by driving further you can spend the night on the bank of the river for free .

In the city of budget accommodation is represented by inexpensive hostels, such as Hostel 99 or Hostel Merlin, accommodation costs 11-13 EUR per person. The rest of the hotels and apartments are characterized by great comfort and democratic prices. For example, in the "On the Island", in the midst of the holiday season, you can rent a room for 54 EUR per person (breakfast included), and in Zámecká apartmá, where the amazing view of the castle opens, from 45 EUR and also with breakfast. The rooms in the most luxurious hotel in the city of Ruze cost from 144 EUR per season and from 87 EUR for the rest of the year.

Kitchen and restaurants

In fact, among the great number of local cafes, bars and restaurants, there is simply no .Nevertheless, from places where they ask more than 2 EUR and higher for half a liter of beer, it is better to refuse - it is more delicious than in other institutions there will not be, but more expensive - quite .Examples of inexpensive and decent restaurants are Hospoda Na Louži, Restaurace Don Julius (there is a menu in Russian), Krčma v Šatlavské, Restaurace Konvice and others .From What is important for long excursions, in the castle complex, too, there is where to refresh yourself - in the knight's tavern Tavern Markéta .And then, at the exit from the castle, on the way to the river, you can enjoy delicious chocolate ice cream at the cafe Bon Bon .

Shopping and shopping

In addition to benches with a traditional assortment of beer mugs and magnets, almost every museum has souvenir shops. So in Cesky Krumlov you can buy not only beer, brewed at the local brewery Eggenberg. In the puppet museum for children, you can pick up a toy, in the Seidel Photo Gallery museum - calendars with views of the city of past centuries, in the Graphite mine - souvenirs of the appropriate subjects, and do not forget to buy a bear in a bear store - the symbols of one of the local rulers.

Entertainment, excursions and sightseeing Cesky Krumlov

Of course, the main thing that goes to this city is an excursion to the castle complex and its beautiful park, where a very beautiful Cascade fountain is located .You can go to wander around the castle on your own, buying a ticket and guide in your native language at the ticket office, or you can wait a bit at the entrance and join one of the groups .It is also necessary to visit the St. Vitus Church, built in the Gothic style, wander through the narrow streets of the city (oh, how they are good at night!), Sit on the Vltava waterfront and visit the numerous local museums .Here is the Fairy-tale house and the puppet museum, the wax museum and the museum of local lore, the graphite mine and the brewery, and many others .And if you are lucky enough to go to the June "medieval" festival of the Five-petalled Rose, then the impressions received will last a very, very long time . Photo by Cesky Krumlov (18)