Cesky Krumlov - A Perfectly Preserved Medieval Town, Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

Just beyond Passau, over the Czech Republic border and about 45 minutes to an hour, through back roads, small villages and country side, you can find one of the most perfectly preserved Medieval towns still left in Europe.

Surrounded by a meandering Vltava River, with an incredibly interesting history, this town is a must see for those who are looking for something a little different than your average city! Founded in the 13th century and once owned by three different families, it escaped the horrors of both world wars and was forgotten about until the 90s, therefore, preserving it’s unique appearance earning it it’s UNESCO World Heritage badge.

After Prague, Český Krumlov is the second most visited town in the Czech Republic, which draws in tourists interested in “Czeching” out the second largest castle in the Czech Republic which includes 40 buildings! Besides the castle, people are drawn to this fairy tale town for the kayaking/canoeing down the Vltava river.

Getting to this town might not always be easy to reach, especially by train (if coming from Germany). So, thankfully, we drove our new car. Once reaching the outskirts of the town, you will be directed to different parking centers around the town, as you are not allowed to drive in the actual town unless you have special privileges. I highly suggest parking in P1, as it is the closest and is only 400m from the entrance of the town center. Once you park, you’ll walk a few minutes before you have to walk under the Clock Bridge and walk over a small wooden bridge into the old town. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).