State Castle and Chateau
During the winter months, the Castle Museum and the Castle Tower in the 2nd Castle Courtyard are open daily except Mondays from 9:00 to 16:00. Closed December 22 – January 2.
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During the winter months, the Castle Museum and the Castle Tower in the 2nd Castle Courtyard are open daily except Mondays from 9:00 to 16:00. Closed December 22 – January 2.
You can explore a paradise of Český Krumlov and Šumava photography from the first half of the 20th century year-round, daily except Mondays from 9:00 to 17:00. Lunch break 12:00–13:00, last entry at 16:00. Closed December 24 and 25.
You can visit the permanent exhibition about the life and work of Egon Schiele and seasonal exhibitions at the gallery daily except Mondays from 10:00 to 18:00. On Christmas Eve only until 16:00.
The former brewery complex offers visitors four exhibitions: Life, Work, Art and Dreams. Children under 15 have free admission until January 4. Open Wednesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00. Closed on December 24 and 25.
You can visit the Picasso Life exhibition and the Historical Game Room Tuesday–Sunday from 10:30 to 18:00, the Monastery Museum on the same days with entries every hour from 10:30 to 16:30. Closed December 23–25.
The Palace of Illustration in the 2nd Castle Courtyard invites visitors to explore the world of book illustration from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00. Closed only on December 24.
The church is open for visits at the following times: Monday, Wednesday–Friday 9:00–16:30, Tuesday and Saturday 9:00–17:00, and Sunday 11:00–17:00.
Open daily except Mondays from 9:00 to 17:00 (lunch break 12:00–12:30). In addition to the permanent exhibitions, you can see the exhibition featuring a diverse selection of student works from the Český Krumlov Secondary School. Closed on December 24 and 25.
The Fairy-Tale House, or Marionette Museum, on Radniční Street is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00.
You can visit the interior of the synagogue from 1909 in December on Saturdays 10:00–16:00 and Sundays 10:00–14:00. The permanent exhibition of the Jewish community of the Český Krumlov region and the exhibition Ladies: Underpainting are on display.
You can admire beautiful semi-precious stones and learn about their origin daily from 10:00 to 17:00 at the Moldavite Museum on Panská Street. Closed on December 24 and 25.
You can visit the exhibition of torture law and torture instruments in the cellar spaces under the town hall on Svornosti Square daily from 10:00 to 18:00. On December 24, open only until 16:00.
The wax figure museum with the atmosphere of the distant Middle Ages is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 on Kájovská Street in the city center. On December 24, open until 16:30.
The museum on Šatlavská Street is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 and you can find detailed figurines and replicas of famous film, comic and fairy tale heroes. Closed December 24 and 25, on December 31 open until 17:00.
In the premises of the ancient Krumlov Mill, you can see historical motorcycles of Czech and foreign brands, as well as period motoring equipment and accessories. Open daily 11:00–19:00.
The Baroque complex on Křížová Hora is a memorable spiritual place with strong energy and beautiful views of the surroundings. You can enjoy these anytime, the chapel area is open on Saturday and Sunday 10:00–15:00.
You can find the former castle farm approximately 600 meters west of the Castle Garden, and its owner will be happy to give you a tour by phone arrangement on weekdays at 17:15 (except Thursday), Saturdays and Sundays at 14:00 and 15:30.
Guided tours take place directly at the Český Karamel caramel production facility every Thursday and on Saturday, December 20, from 14:00 to 18:00. On other days, tours can be arranged by phone at +420 723 550 005.
You can get lost together with your little ones every day from 10:00 to 18:00. On December 24, open until 16:00.
Český Krumlov Castle and Chateau
Tour Route I (Renaissance and Baroque interiors) / until March 31, 2026
Baroque Theatre / until April 30, 2026
Bellarie Summer Palace / until April 30, 2026
Tour Route II (19th-century apartments) / until May 31, 2026
Graphite Mine / until May 31, 2026, in May available by phone arrangement +420 380 711 199
Wooden Rafting Museum and Church of St. Jošt / until May 31, 2026, visits possible by phone arrangement +420 605 922 296
Magic Herbs Garden / until May 31, 2026
Tuesday–Saturday 9:00–17:00
Sunday–Monday 9:00–16:00
(on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays lunch break 12:00–13:00)
Closed December 24 and 25
December 26, 2025: 9:00–12:00, 13:00–17:00
December 31, 2025: 9:00–16:00
January 1, 2026: 12:00–17:00