The castle museum and tower are open every day (except Monday) from 9:00 am till 4:00 pm until 22nd December 2024.
Castle Museum and Castle Tower
The new Castle Museum exhibition was opened in 2011 by the National Heritage Institute. Museum visitors have a unique opportunity to peek into the secrets of the castle depositories relating to the most important events connected with the Rožmberk, Eggenberk and Schwarzenberg owners of the Krumlov estate. Entry to the Castle Museum exhibition is individual, without a guide but with the option to rent an audioguide. This rounded six-storied tower, surrounded by the residential palace of the Little Castle, is situated on a narrow rocky promontory towering above Latrán and the Vltava River between the Ist and IInd Courtyard of Český Krumlov Castle. The origins of this structure are partly Gothic and partly Renaissance, as is evident from the tower's external appearance. The tower as well as the Little Castle is a segment of a structure dating from the first half of the 13th century. Castle Tower The oldest part of it is the groundfloor and first floor. The origin of the second floor is around the 14th century, while the third floor is part of the Renaissance belfry. We can not eliminate the Gothic origin, however, due to the bell dated 1406. Under the architect Baldassare Maggi of Arogno, the castle was remodelled and converted from a plain Gothic palace into a Renaissance residence, and the tower was provided with an arcaded gallery at the top in 1581. In 1590 the tower was decorated with mural paintings and figural and architectural motifs by Bartoloměj Beránek - Jelínek. In 1947 an ambitious reconstruction of the tower was realized. In 1994 - 96 the paintings and murals underwent reconstruction as well. Castle TowerThe Tower is the symbol of the town of Český Krumlov, of its history and beauty. It is "The towerest of all towers" as once characterised by Karel Čapek. The tower is publically accessible and offers a beautiful view over Krumlov and surroundings.
Castle Museum´s new exhibition contains the most important items from the Castle depositories.
This rounded six-storied tower, surrounded by the residential palace of the Little Castle, is situated on a narrow rocky promontory towering above Latrán and the Vltava River between the Ist and IInd Courtyard of Český Krumlov Castle.
Opening hours
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 11.-22. 12. | tue–sun | 9.00 – 15.30 |
| 23. 12.-31. 12 | closed | |
| 2025 | ||
| 1. 1-1. 1. | closed | |
| 2. 1.-31. 3. | tue–sun | 9.00 – 15.30 |
| 1. 4.-31. 5. | mon–sun | 9.00 – 16.30 |
| 1. 6.-31. 8. | mon–sun | 9.00 – 17.30 |
| 1. 9.-31. 10. | mon–sun | 9.00 – 16.30 |
| 1. 11.-21. 12. | tue–sun | 9.00 – 15.30 |
Admission
Admission 2024 - 2025
- Category Price
- Full tour price 280 CZK
- Seniors (65+ years) 220 CZK
- Youth (18-24 years) 220 CZK
- ZTP, ZTP Cards 220 CZK
- Children (6-17 years) 80 CZK
- Children (0-5 years) free
Category of visitors with free entry for 2024 - 2025
- Category Conditions and method of control
- ZTP/P Guide (1 person for 1 ZTP/P visitor on common ticket free
- Pedagogic supervision (1 person for evry 10 children school group on common ticket free
- Guides to organised groups (1 person per group of at least 15 people on a common ticket) free
- Free Card with QR code of the Ministry of Culture of Czech Republic (card holder) not provided
- ICOMOS Pass (card holder) not provided
- Free year-round free ticket (ticket holder + 1 person) free
- Free single free ticket not provided
- Card of the National Heritage Institute (card holder + max. 3 persons) free
- ID Our man (card holder) free
Other tours
The first route at Český Krumlov Castle is focused on the original castle interiors from the Ranaissance and Baroque periods (16th - 18th centuries). It includes among other room the Castle Chapel of St. George, Eggenberg Hall with a "golden" carriage and Masquerade Hall.
this tour is not available today
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duration 55 minutes
max. 45 people
reservation needed for groups only
The second tour route at Český Krumlov Castle focuses on the history of the Schwarzenberg family. It begins with a visit to the Schwarzenberg portrait gallery with paintings of members from the forefather Erkinger up to the early 20th century, and ends with a tour of the corridors of the "Cloak" Bridge.
this tour is not available today
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duration 55 minutes
max. 20 people
reservation needed for groups only
Baroque Theatre at Český Krumlov Castle is the best preserved Baroque Theatre in Europe, in its original building and with orchestra pit, stage, machinery, sets, librettos, props, costumes etc preserved. Due to its delicate restoration, the Baroque Theatre has become a unique complexly preserved historical sight.
this tour is not available today
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duration 45 minutes
max. 20 people
reservation needed
The Baroque horse stables with barrel vaulted ceilings was built on the ground floor of the Renaissance House by the Schwarzenberg builder F. J. Fortini in 1750´s. The Renaissance House is located on the Vth Castle Courtyard where it sits against the western wall of the Catle Theatre. The Baroque horse stables represents the most significant...
this tour is not available today
Admission 2023 (full admission)
duration 0 minutes
max. 20 people
reservation not necessary
The Baroque Castle Garden, founded in the 17th century and situated on a hill sothwest of the castle buildings after the fifth courtyard is an integral part of the castle complex.
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Admission free, without guide (full admission)
duration 0 minutes
unlimited
reservation not necessary