Visitors

Český Krumlov & Linz

History and modernity. Tradition and inovation. Town listed on the UNESCO world heritage register and European Capital of Culture 2009. Do you enjoy visiting historical sites as well as getting some entertainment? In this case you´re right here. The modern and attractive city of Linz together with the unique medieval UNESCO-listed town of Český Krumlov form an exciting combination for all visitors. Moreover, both cities are only 70 km apart.

* Tips for trips

Český Krumlov - Step into another time

The beauty of architecture and the Renaissance atmosphere unite with the modern art and culture. Throughout the year, the town lives a colourful life, the music of different genres drifts through the town and castle, ancient stories come about on the stage of the Baroque Theatre or revolving auditorium.

Český Krumlov Card

Opens four doors to discover the town

  • free admission to four unique expositions:
  • Castle Český Krumlov (Castle Museum and Castle Tower)
  • Regional Museum
  • Museum Fotoatelier Seidel
  • Egon Schiele Art Centrum
  • a 50 % reduction off the regular ticket price
  • card can be used for up to 30 days
  • card is transferrable to another person in the same category
  • for sale at Tourist Information Centre Český Krumlov and at all participating attractions


Attractions in Český Krumlov

Sightseeing in Cesky Krumlov primarily involves visiting the castle and church in the city. Cesky Krumlov boasts the second biggest castle in the country.  The church of St Vitus is built high up on a hill and after the castle is the second most dominant feature of the town. Moreover Český Krumlov and its surroundings offer lots of interesting museums and galeries.


Highlights in Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov has a number of cultural events throughout the year including music festivals, film festivals and holiday markets. In many of the towns and villages around Cesky Krumlov you will also find traditional Czech customs like Carnival, Easter, Mayday,...

 International music festival Český Krumlov Five-pettaled rose celebrations Baroque night at Castle Český Krumlov

Linz.changes,

Linz on the Danube is an innovative, contemporary city where culture, architecture, nature and science coexist as a satisfying whole. The European Cultural Capital of 2009 is true to its slogan, "Linz.changes,". 

Linz Card

A card full of experiences

  • free admission to the following museums and exhibitions:
  • Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz, Nordico - Museum der Stadt Linz, Ars Electronica Center, voestalpine Stahlwelt, Schlossmuseum, Landesgalerie Linz und OK Offenes Kulturhaus OÖ
  • free unlimited use of all LINZ LINIEN
  • special discounts and bonuses
  • 1-day and 3-day Ticket
  • fore sale at the Tourist Information on Hauptplatz, at the Tourist Information on Hauptplatz and Hauptbahnhof/ÖBB Reisezentrum, at DomCenter Linz, in Linz museums and hotels and at the Blue Danube Airport Linz


Attractions in Linz

Modern cultural buildings sit harmoniously with baroque facades, and there is ground-breaking industrial architecture with energy efficient facades and interior design. Contemporary art, the world of technology, interactive museums and green oases await the visitor in one of Austria's most successful cities, which strives to be both trail-blazer and trend-setter.

Highlights in Linz

"Culture for all" is the theme evident in Linz's many events, exhibitions and public spaces. Pflasterspektakel, Ars Electronica and the Linz Cloud of Sound are cultural trademarks that are well known far beyond Linz - and outstanding examples of the very lively festival culture in the capital of the Federal Province of Upper Austria.


Old town in Linz Brucknerhaus Pflasterspektakel

* Tip for a stay in Český Krumlov with one-day trip to Linz

Český Krumlov as the pearl of Southern Bohemia is an ideal destination of your trip or vacation. And the modern and vibrant Linz, European Culture Capital 2009, is a stone's throw away.

* Tip for a stay in Linz with one-day trip to Český Krumlov

Would you like to experience some unforgettable moments in a region offering both tradition and modernity? If your answer is yes, consider this offer.

Getting there

It doesn´t matter, if you are comming from Prague, Vienna or Salzburg. You will reach both cities comfortable whether by car, train or bus. If you prefer air transport, you will certainly appreciate interational airport located close to both cities (Linz, Prague, Vienna). You can also use special transport on request - shuttle buses.     

Contact and Information:

Infocentrum Český Krumlov
Náměstí Svornosti 2, Český Krumlov
tel.: +420 380 704 622, fax: +420 380 704 619
email: info@ckrumlov.cz, www.ckrumlov.cz/info

Co-financed by European Union by the European Regional Development Fund

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