Castle district (Zámek)
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
The area surrounding the extensive Český Krumlov castle and its Baroque gardens.
Places in Castle district (Zámek)
- Castle district wine bars Wine bars near the castle, popular after touring the Baroque Theatre and gardens.
Practical notes for Český Krumlov
- Best time to visit
- May to June and September offer comfortable weather and slightly thinner crowds than the peak summer months.
- Getting around
- Český Krumlov's entire historic centre is compact and walkable, built around the castle and the looping Vltava River.
- Currency
- Czech Koruna (CZK)
- Language
- Czech. English and German are common in tourism.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- The Inner Town continues to draw visitors for its combination of striking medieval architecture and a bustling, growing restaurant and bar scene, with international-leaning menus like Papa's Italian-influenced dishes sitting alongside traditional Czech taverns.
Other neighborhoods in Český Krumlov
- Inner Town (Vnitřní Město) — The historic core within the river's loop, striking Medieval architecture and the town's main restaurants and bars.
- Latrán district — A quieter historic quarter connecting the castle to the Inner Town.
Read the full Český Krumlov guide