Hotel Bergknappenhof Český Krumlov

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Krumlov or Cesky Krumlov on the Vltava

A day trip from the Hotel Bergknappenhof to Krumlov or Cesky Krumlov on the Vltava.

You drive the approx. 145 km along sleepy, idyllic roads and after about 135 minutes you reach Bohemian Krumlov on the Vltava. This charming town in South Bohemia will enchant you in many different ways. The history of the town began with the construction of the castle by the Vítkovice family around 1240, first mentioned in documents in 1253. In 1989, Krumlov Cultural monument and in 1992 it was added to the list of UNESCO-cultural heritage.

The city is located on the Vltava, with the city center on the right and the castle on the left. Ceský Krumlov Castle covers a total area of ​​10 hectares and is the second largest historical building in the Czech Republic. Only Prague Castle is larger. Performances are held in the castle. One attraction here is the well-preserved baroque stage with 17 different stage sets. The technology is still fully functional. From the castle you have a fascinating view of the city. Various tours are also held through the castle. You can choose whether you want to be enchanted by the 16th, 18th or 19th century.

The team at the Hotel Bergknappenhof will be happy to help you. A special feature of this castle is that it keeps bears. Český Krumlov is often called "Venice on the Vltava" or "Pearl of the Bohemian Forest". You are spoiled for choice with numerous nice cafés and restaurants where you can eat more than just Bohemian dumplings and drink good beer. In the picturesque alleys you will find large and small galleries. Other sights include St. Vitus Church, the Cloak Bridge from the first half of the 1th century, the Renaissance town hall, the Marin Plague Column, the Baroque castle garden with cascade fountain, the former Minorite monastery, the former Poor Clares monastery, the torture museum, the doll cabinet of the National Museum, the waxworks cabinet. The graphite mine, the Eggenberg brewery and the Egon Schiele Museum are also worth the trip. The staff at the Hotel Bergknappenhof will be happy to advise you.

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