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4-day Itinerary in Czechia’s South Bohemia

Although most people that visit Czechia (Czech Republic) head straight for Prague, the country has so much more to offer including the wonderful medieval towns and fairytale castles of South Bohemia, with the crown jewel of the region being the enchanting town of Cesky Krumlov. But there’s so much more to see in this region, including the country’s third most visited castle with definite fairytale vibes, the ruins of a large medieval castle ruin, and a unique UNESCO south bohemian...

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The Best Viewpoints and Photo Spots in Ceský Krumlov

Ceský Krumlov, a Unesco World Heritage Site, has a special charm that makes it one of our favorite European cities to visit. Its imposing hilltop castle, a scenic and sinuating river slicing through the town, and a beautiful maze of cobblestone streets, all make it very hard not to fall in love with Krumlov. As you can imagine this fascinating city is very photogenic and has boatloads of fantastic and Instagrammable photo spots. That’s why we put together this guide,...

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Top Things to See and Do in Ceský Krumlov

Located in the heart of South Bohemia, Ceský Krumlov is one of the most picture-perfect and enchanting towns in Europe, and could easily be described as a miniature fairytale version of Czechia’s capital city, Prague. A Unesco World Heritage Site with a stunningly imposing hilltop castle, a scenic and sinuating river slicing through the town, a beautiful maze of cobblestone streets, and a stunning collection of Renaissance and Baroque buildings, are all reasons you are likely to fall in love...

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Best Day Trips from Cesky Krumlov

If you are spending a few days in Cesky Krumlov and would like to see what else the surrounding region of South Bohemia has to offer, well, you’re in luck, as there are quite a few highly interesting options that are a short hop away. These include the lovely old town of Ceske Budejovice, the castle ruins of Dívcí Kámen, the UNESCO historic village of Holašovice, and the impressive Hluboká nad Vlatou Castle. Below we present our Travel Guide of...

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Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle Travel Guide

Hluboká Castle is a fairytale castle if there ever was one. Somewhat hidden away in Czechia’s South Bohemia, few pass by this gem on their way to Cesky Krumlov. Originally built in the 13th century in a Gothic style, the castle has gone through several renovations since, receiving its final Windsor Castle-inspired face-lift in the 19th century. Below we present our Travel Guide for visiting South Bohemia’s stunning Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle, designed to help you get the most out...

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Holašovice UNESCO Historic Village Travel Guide

Holašovice, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional central European village. It has a large number of outstanding South Bohemian ‘Folk Baroque‘ style buildings from the 18th- and 19th centuries, following a ground plan dating from the Middle Ages. It attracts few tourists compared to other places in South Bohemia and, as such, you are likely to feel like you have the place to yourself at times. Below we present our Travel Guide for...

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Top Things to See and Do in Ceské Budejovice

Although Ceské Budejovice often plays second fiddle to Cesky Krumlov for tourists visiting the South Bohemia region of Czechia, it is definitely worthy of a visit itself. Although it may lack major attractions, it’s still a joy to stroll through. It has one of Europe’s largest main town squares, its historic center is both compact and highly picturesque, and it is home to the Budweiser Budvar brewery. It is also generally much less crowded with other tourists than Prague or...

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Dívcí Kámen Castle Ruins Travel Guide

Hrad Dívcí Kámen (also known as “Maiden’s Stone”) is a stunning medieval castle ruin set atop a scenic hilltop in South Bohemia, Czechia. Located only 18 km from Ceske Krumlov, it is an excellent day trip option, especially since few people take the time to visit this unique attraction when in the area — it’s very possible that you’ll get to enjoy the castle ruins on your own. Below we present our Dívcí Kámen Castle Ruins Travel Guide to help...