The Castle Baroque Theatre is closed from June 23 to June 29.
Exhibition: The Vltava River - Three Stories
The exhibition offers three different, yet interconnected artistic interpretations of the river as a landscape, cultural and personal phenomenon by these three artists: František Řežáb (1907-1999) The exhibited Vltava ensemble, inspired by the symphonic poem of the same name by Bedřich Smetana, was created by Řežáb in the early 1970s. His pastels are a visual tribute to the river and its landscape. Joan Brehms (1907–1995) The theatre architect, set designer and painter made a significant contribution to the cultural life of Český Krumlov as the author of the revolving auditorium in the castle garden. His painting work bears a distinct trace of scenographic stylization and dramatic expression. The exhibition presents the Jaroslavice cycle from the 1960s, dedicated to the now flooded village near Hluboká nad Vltavou, where the author owned a cottage. His tempera paintings stand out for their artistic stylization and melancholic undertone. Michal Tůma (born 1947) A photographer from České Budějovice has long been dedicated to documenting the city of Český Krumlov and its transformations. The exhibition includes a collection of photographs from the series Český Krumlov and the River, entitled The City at the Turn of the Century. Tůma captures not only the architectural beauty of the city, but also the unobtrusive presence of the river, which connects it with the past and the present. His work brings visual poetry to everyday life and the relationship of man to a given place. The art exhibition The Vltava River - Three Stories is part of the broader cultural project The Vltava, Famous & Navigable. Its accompanying activities also include the Vltava Relay - a ceremonial transfer of Vltava water in a specially prepared container from the source of the Vltava to Prague Castle, where the exhibition of the same name will take place from September 4, 2025. One of the relay stops is the Český Krumlov Chateau. From July 18th to July 20th, 2025, water from the Vltava spring will be exhibited in the Máselnice premises, where the Vltava River will be symbolically connected to the exhibited works.
Opening hours
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 13. 6.-31. 8. | tue–sun | 10.00 – 16.00 |
Daily except Monday. Tickets can be purchased for the last time 30 minutes before the closing time of the exhibition (from June 13 to August 31, 2025 until 4:00 p.m.
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 and Masquerade Hall.
this tour is available today 9.00 – 17.00
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duration 55 minutes
max. 45 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.
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duration 45 minutes
max. 20 people
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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...
this tour is available today 9.00 – 17.30
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duration 55 minutes
unlimited
reservation not necessary
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.
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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...
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Admission 2023 (full admission)
duration 0 minutes
max. 20 people
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The Bellaria Summer House is a Rococo garden building. It is a very well-preserved and very valuable structure, both historically and architecturally. It was extensively restored in 2020-24 to renew its heritage value. Originally, the Bellaria had a single storey, and the roof consisted of a wooden open observation terrace with a gazebo in the...
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200 CZK (full admission)
duration 60 minutes
max. 20 people
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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.
this tour is available today 7.00 – 19.00
Admission free, without guide (full admission)
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