Cathedral

Church of St. Vitus

Kostel, Český Krumlov

Overview

Completed in 1407, this Gothic church shares the skyline with the castle as the town's defining silhouette. Its soaring spire rises prominently above the red rooftops. Inside you'll find medieval frescoes, tombs of the Rosenberg family, a Neo-Gothic restored altar, and a Baroque organ. Viewed from across the Vltava, the church and castle together create a stunningly photogenic townscape. Free entry (outside mass hours). 2-minute walk from the Old Town square.

Opening Hours

10:00-17:00 (outside mass hours; reduced winter schedule).

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Travel Tips

For the best photo of church and castle together, stand across the Vltava near Seminární Garden. Visiting is restricted during mass.

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Attractions near Church of St. Vitus

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adventure

Vltava River Rafting

A popular adventure activity — canoeing or rafting down the Vltava while admiring medieval town scenery.

📍 123m away

Museum

Egon Schiele Art Centrum

An art center dedicated to Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele, whose mother came from this town.

📍 157m away

Park

Seminary Garden Viewpoint

A hillside garden that was once part of a Jesuit seminary, now widely considered the town's best viewpoint over the castle and Old Town.

📍 164m away

Historic

Český Krumlov Main Square

The town's central square surrounded by Renaissance buildings, with a plague column and cafes.

📍 180m away

Museum

Regional Museum

Housed in a former Jesuit seminary, this regional museum's highlight is a giant ceramic model recreating the entire Old Town.

📍 182m away

Historic

Český Krumlov Town Hall

A Renaissance building serving as Town Hall since 1597, notable for its coat-of-arms facade and arcaded ground floor.

📍 184m away

Museum

Museum of Torture

A museum of medieval torture instruments in the cellars beneath the Old Town Hall, brought to life with wax figures and sound effects.

📍 196m away

Castle

Český Krumlov Castle

The second-largest castle in the Czech Republic. The view of red rooftops from its tower is breathtaking.

📍 215m away

Museum

Wax Museum

A wax museum portraying Bohemian kings like Charles IV and Rudolf II alongside modern celebrities.

📍 248m away

Museum

Marionette Museum (Church of St. Jošt)

A museum in the deconsecrated 14th-century Church of St. Jošt, a branch of Prague's National Marionette Theatre showcasing Baroque puppet stages.

📍 297m away

Historic

Cloak Bridge

A three-tiered stone bridge linking the castle's 4th and 5th courtyards, famed for its dramatic span over a deep ravine and sweeping views.

📍 312m away

Museum

Museum Fotoatelier Seidel

A unique museum in a restored 19th-century photo studio, showcasing historical photographs of the Bohemian region.

📍 341m away

Cultural

Eggenberg Brewery

A brewery with over 500 years of tradition. Tour the facility and taste freshly tapped beer.

📍 374m away

Park

Castle Gardens

Sprawling Baroque gardens featuring a revolving auditorium for summer open-air shows.

📍 437m away

Nature

Kleť Lookout Tower

An 1,084m-high lookout tower in the Blanský les protected landscape area, reachable by chairlift.

📍 5.6km away

Historic

Zlatá Koruna Monastery

A 13th-century Cistercian monastery overlooking the Vltava valley, with a Baroque pharmacy and the Church of the Assumption.

📍 6.2km away

Historic

Holašovice Historic Village

A UNESCO World Heritage village of 23 preserved South Bohemian Folk Baroque farmsteads from the 18th-19th centuries.

📍 17.8km away

Things to Do in Český Krumlov

Adventure

Vltava River Canoe Experience

Paddle a canoe down the Vltava River and admire Český Krumlov Castle and the medieval town from the water. Safe for beginners, with short routes taking about 1-2 hours.

Price About CZK 700-1,000 (EUR 28-40) for a 2-person canoe, half dayDuration About 1-4 hours (depending on route)

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Culture

Medieval Tavern Dinner Experience

Dine by torchlight at Krčma v Šatlavské ulici, enjoying medieval-recipe dishes and mead. Wooden tableware and candlelight create a time-travel atmosphere.

Price About CZK 300-600 (EUR 12-24, including food and drinks)Duration About 1.5-2 hours

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Tour

Eggenberg Brewery Tour

Tour the 500-year-old Eggenberg Brewery, learn the brewing process, and taste unfiltered tank beer available only on-site in the adjoining beer garden.

Price About CZK 150 (EUR 6, including tasting)Duration About 1 hour

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