Cesky Krumlov - Day Trip from Prague or Stay Overnight?, Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic

Cesky Krumlov, a town that looks like it’s stepped straight out of a fairytale, is found in the south Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, just north of the border with Austria. It’s 172 km (107 miles) south of Prague and 24 km (15 miles) southwest of Ceské Budejovice, the regional capital and home to the original Budweiser beer.

In pre-COVID times and I expect now, this tiny town was heaving with tourists and day-trippers. But I travelled out of season in early April, and it was very quiet, almost eerily quiet - and I loved it.

Most people visit Cesky Krumlov on a day trip from Prague, but it’s three hours each way, so I would highly recommend staying a night or two. Once the day-trippers have left, that’s the perfect time to explore this enchanting, well-preserved medieval town.

Don’t have the luxury of time to stay a little longer, then visit in the shoulder season when there are fewer visitors -from late March to May or September through to November. Make sure you wander off the main thoroughfare and explore all the surroundings.

Cesky Krumlov is so small that you’d soon find your way around anyway, but it’s always good to learn a little bit about the history of the place you’re visiting and be shown sites you may not notice yourself. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).