HikingThe entire South Bohemian region, including the countryside aroundČeský Krumlov with its beautiful nature and historical monuments, reminds us of the glorious historical events that happened in this region.This is a true paradise for tourists and hikers. One of the most extensivemedieval monuments awaiting its visitors is located on "vysoký ostroh"at the confluence of the Vltava River and Křemežský Brook – the romantic ruins of a castle called Dívčí kámen (Maiden's stone). One ofthe most beautiful buildings built in the South Bohemian gothic style isthe Zlatá Koruna, Cistercian Monastery, as are – the magnificent themagnificent 25 stations on the Way of the Cross in Římov. It is notonly rafters who knoware familiar with Vyšší Brod, the lowest-situated village in the Czech Republic, where the Rosenberg clan established a monastery in the 13th century – which later became their tomb and is considered one of the most important and most beautiful monumentsin the South Bohemian region.
Water Sports and ActivitiesThe nearby Lake Lipno (20 km), makes Český Krumlov the starting pointfor rafters and rafting trips and for numerous water-related activities.Lake Lipno is the largest water body (4,870 ha) and a popular tourist destination, offering its visitors many sport and water sport related activities. Fishermen love this lake, as it represents a true fishing paradise. Experienced and starting yachtsmen alike can use the servi-ces of several boat and yacht rental places, to rent a catamaran, row boat, power boat or a pedal boat. Lake Lipno is also a paradise forwindsurfers. You can bring your own windsurfing board or other water equipment or you may rent the equipment here and try it under the supervision of experienced instructors.
Winter SportsFor those who prefer winter sports the Ski resort Lipno will satisfy the winter skiing needs of experienced skiers, families with children or school skiing courses. The capacity of the centre is 3,500occupants – sufficient for the many visitors interested in great winterholidays. Expert skiers may take a trip to the nearby ski centres ofSternstein, Schöneben and Hochficht (Smrčina) in neighbouring Austria. For those interested in cross-country skiing Lipno and Šumavaoffer hundreds of kilometres of cross-country tracks and skating tracks. The starting points are usually easily accessible by car or by train. An interesting innovation of recent years is the maintained skatingtrack which is several kilometres long. The track is located on LakeLipno lake and when frozen it may be used by individual skaters or by families with small children. The perfectly flat top of Lake Lipno lakeis ideal for cross-country skiers or for hiking enthusiasts.
Castle and ChateauThe landmark and architectural jewel of the city. If we consider its size,only Prague castle can compete with the castle. Two sightseeing toursof the chateau interiors from the 16th through 19th century offer a breathtaking view from the gallery of the chateau tower – includingfive castle courtyards, live bears in the castle trench and a unique attraction – the authentic Baroque castle theatre. The large castle premises complement the grand Baroque and partially Rococo gardenwith the Bellarie summer castle and a cascade fountain.For more information call: +420 380 704 721-38
Castle MuseumCastle Museum invites visitors to a trip through time and brings them to thetimes of the Lords of Krumlov, Rosenbergs and other noble houses residingin Český Krumlov over the centuries. Visitors can see a number of preciousartifacts from the Castle depositories or films from the beginning of the 20thcentury in the cinema. For more information call: +420 380 704 721-38
St. Vitus' ChurchThe late-Gothic cathedral, the slender white tower of which shinesabove the red roofs of ancient houses, and together with the castletower creates the characteristic city silhouette. Gothic figural frescosfrom the 15th century wait for their visitors' admiration inside the boldthree-aisle structure, as do the magnificent dome, the early Baroquealtar and the Renaissance tombstones.
SynagogueSince the beginning of the 20th century, the panorama of the Krumlovspires has been enhanced by a synagogue. It was one of the view thatwithstood the war, and it was used for worship services by American sol-diers and as a storage facility. However, visitors will be convinced thatthe uniqueness and mystical atmosphere of the site has been preserved.A permanent exhibition presents the history of Jewish culture.
Museum Fotoatelier SeidelA surprised visitor of the newly reconstructed, original and only recentlyopened photo studio of Josef Seidel – a pioneer in professional photography in the first half of the 20th century – would probably haveto ask the question: What year is it? The entire studio and its equipment isoriginal and still fully operational. Antique photographic cameras, magnifying lenses and darkroom equipment. An illusion of idyllic times of the First Republic evokes a number of photographs and postcards, original glass negatives and also some personal belongings of Josef Seidel.All as if used only yesterday... For more information call: +420 380 712 354informace: +420 380 712 354
Regional MuseumMore than 34 thousand real and preserved items and exhibits representthe long and rich history of the city and its region. The Original JesuitGrammar School and the first Baroque building in the city will welcomeits first visitors in June 2010 in its newly reconstructed premises. An eventcalled the "Story of the City" will be held here to commemorate and celebrate the 700th anniversary of the first written record about ČeskýKrumlov as a municipality. For more information call: +420 380 711 674
City TourThe most interesting monuments and parts of the city will be introducedto visitors by professional tour guides who will explain the history andprovide interesting information about the city as well. An exciting experience is the night city tour when the beauty of the city is even moreapparent. Presentations are done in the main world languages.For more information call: +420 380 704 622
AudioguideTo experience and learn about the city with the help of a small electronicguide will be an attractive and different kind of experience for those whowant to be independent and prefer learning on their own. The methodand the tour programme is in your own hands. Electronic guides may bepicked up at the Information Centre.For more information call: +420 380 704 622
Scenic CruisesRafting without getting wet... that is the name of this interesting city rafttour down the river stream. The Vltava River joyfully winds through thehistorical city centre and rafters dressed in historical costumes complementthe views from the romantic creeks with their presentations. For more information call: +420 380 712 508
PLEASE BE QUIET, THE MUSES ARE TALKING
Egon Schiele Art CentrumMaster pieces by world famous artists are presented in this extensive exhibition in the Renaissance building – the former city brewery is todaythe centre of arts, named after the famous expressionist Egon Schiele(1890-1918) whose art works and aquarelles are presented in the form ofa permanent exhibition. This famous gallery, with 3,000 m2 of exhibitionspace, achieved its great reputation thanks to its successful display of worksby great artists, such as Salvador Dali, Marc Chagall, Andy Warhol, OskarKokoschka and others. For more information call: +420 380 704 011
Egon Schiele AtelierThis cozy house on the bank of the Vltava, surrounded by roses and vines, isa place where several of Egon Schiel's works were created. The painter livedhere in 1911 and experienced a period full of good fortune and stormy in-spiration. The idyllic mood in the house has continued until today and ena-bles visitors to remember the famous artist's stay.
International Art Gallery + Czech Culture Gallery Art lovers may see the works of almost all plastic arts including sculptu-res and design work in this quiet and pleasant environment in the secondcastle courtyard, (so-called Máselnice) and also in the Gothic and Re-naissance Wenceslas courtyards and basements, located in the fourthcourtyard. For more information call: +420 380 715 753
House of PhotographyThe fact that Český Krumlov is the "promised land" for admirers of photography is further supported by this gallery which displays worksof modern, mostly Czech photographers. A must-see is the permanent exhibition of photographs and paintings created by Jan Saudek, postersby Alfons Mucha and pieces of graphic art created by Salvador Dali.For more information call: +420 380 712 206
AT THE MUSEUM & UNDERGROUND
Puppet Museum – Fairy Tale House Children, as well as their parents, will most certainly enjoy the presen-tation of over two hundred valuable puppets, made even more inte-resting with thematically-arranged units, various historical legends,and a display of a model fun fair and mechanical theatre created in1815. For more information call: +420 380 713 422
Marionette Museum The melancholy of ancient puppets, coulisses in the former BaroqueChurch of St. Jošt, and current wood-carving jewels from the NationalTheatre of Marionettes all wait for the eyes of both children and adultsto be filled with fairy-tale dreams.For more information call: +420 380 711 175
Museum of Architecture and Crafts A very interesting exhibition showing the development and changes ofhouses in Český Krumlov as seen by the eyes of conservation experts.Small window details and fittings that would otherwise be missed bypassing visitors are arranged here according to interesting historical connections. For more information call: +420 380 711 681
Moldavite MuseumThe globally unique semi-precious stones appeared 15 million yearsago during the impact of an enormous meteorite on the territory ofwhat is today Bavaria, from where the catastrophic explosion dis-bursed them up to a distance of 400 km. In Southern Bohemia, theancients found pieces of green glass in the fields, but their origin re-mained a mystery for a long time. Visitors can enjoy the story of theMoldavites in the museum's modern interactive exhibit. For more information call: +420 734 174 130
Museum of Torture InstrumentsWhen visiting this museum, you will feel the dark medieval times inyour bones, revealing the inhuman methods used by ancient torturers,including examples of thumbscrews, bone-breaking wheels and othertorture "equipment". The suggestive experience is further enhanced bywax figures of executioners and their victims.For more information call: +420 380 766 343
Wax Museum – Museum of Wax FiguresHere you can sneak into an ancient pub, take a quick peek into an oldalchemist's workshop or admire the skills of medieval craftsmen, in the gripping exposition of wax figures, supplemented with famousmembers of the Rožmberk clan and other rulers. Here you may meetPeter Vok, Václav Havel, T. G. Masaryk, John Paul II, Michael Jacksonand many other famous persons and celebrities.For more information call: +420 380 712 236
Graphite Mine You can discover an unusual adventure and long-forgotten secrets ifyou take an educational trip into the old graphite mine. The tour will takeyou through a large labyrinth under the ground. Also parents and theirchildren may take this trip, as helmets and mining clothes are provided.Here you will experience a ride in the original old mining train and thenwalk on paths where graphite used to be excavated. For more information call: +420 380 711 199
Tour of the Brewery This attractive tour will be enjoyed not only by beer lovers but byanyone who would like to take a quick peek at the beer brewing process used at the Eggenberg brewery – the tradition dates all the wayback to 1560. The professional narration provided by our tour guide endswith the necessary tasting of non-pasteurised beer.For more information call: +420 380 711 426
The Observatory and Viewing Tower KleťThe stars are much closer if you look at them from the top of the highesthill of the Blanský les (Blanský woods). This show, offered by the highestobservatory in the Czech Republic, also includes tours and public star gazing programmes. When you get to the top of the 1 083 metre-highKleť you can climb up to the historical viewing and observation tower andif you are lucky, you may see the Alps. You can use the seated-lift to getto the top (Holubov station) or you can take a trip to the top from ČeskýKrumlov – Vyšný station (approximately 1.5 hours). More info at: observatory +420 380 711 242; viewing tower +420 724 700 300
SPORTS IN ČESKÝ KRUMLOV
GolfThose who have devoted their lives to this beautiful game may swingtheir clubs at a modern 18-hole golf course, located only 5 km from
the Svachova Lhotka village. When you finish playing, you can stay atthe nearby hotel which, besides the traditional South-Bohemian cuisine, offers other services such as wellness programmes.For more information call: +420 606 754 570
Water TourismHere you may admire the beauty of the river and the historical monuments at the same time. The best way to do that is to view themfrom a raft or a canoe. To enjoy pleasant sailing or rafting from Vyšší Brodto Český Krumlov or even further down the Vltava River via GoldenCrown all the way to Boršov, you can rent a raft or a canoe in one of themany boat and raft rental places. They will be glad to provide you withthe other necessary equipment that you will need during your sailing orrafting trip as well. For more information call: +420 380 704 622
Bike TourismThe slightly hilly countryside of the foreland before the Šumava Moun-tains with a vast network of paths and bike tracks is a true paradise for bi-cycle tourists. Very popular biking may be done in the former militaryarea of Boletice, the south bank of Lake Lipno or in the adjacent KleťMountains. For more information call: +420 380 704 622
Tennis, Squash, Swimming, BowlingThe vast number of leisure and sporting activities also includes other activities that can make your stay more interesting even if the weather isnot very friendly. There are for example outdoor and indoor tennis courtslocated at the Tennis Centre or the three squash courts at the SquashCentre, a gymnasium with a sauna and a 25 meter-long indoor swimming pool and a smaller pool for children. All this just a few steps from the city centre. An excellent option for how to spendyour evening is to go to a bowling alley in one of the 8 bowlinglanes found in local clubs. For more information call: +420 380 704 622
Horseback Tours and Scooter RidesEven though Český Krumlov is a rather small city, it offers so much funstuff and so many interesting activities that sooner or later everyone gets tired. However, the city and its surroundings may be experiencedwith very little effort. If you are a technical guru you can rent a scooter,a four-wheel scooter or you can try the popular segway. To get downquickly and with little effort from Kleť Mountain or ride around the neighbourhood, you can rent a scooter. However, the nicest view of thecity of Český Krumlov is from horseback. To enjoy and experience a horseback trip, simply go to one of the local riding clubs – which offermany trips to the surrounding countryside.For more information call: +420 380 704 622
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