Castle · Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
Český Krumlov Castle
Český Krumlov Castle (Czech: Hrad Český Krumlov) is a castle in Český Krumlov in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Built 1300. It drew 197,342 visitors in 2022.
Photo: VitVit via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Český Krumlov, Czech Republic |
|---|---|
| Type | Castle |
| Built | 1300 |
| Elevation | Elevation: 497 m |
| Annual visitors (2022) | 197,342 |
| Coordinates | 48.8125° N, 14.3153° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Český Krumlov Castle is known for
Český Krumlov Castle (Czech: Hrad Český Krumlov) is a castle in Český Krumlov in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.
About Český Krumlov Castle
Český Krumlov Castle (Czech: Hrad Český Krumlov) is a castle in Český Krumlov in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It dates back to 1253 when the first castle was built by the Vítkovci family, the main branch of the powerful Bohemian family Rosenberg. Currently the castle is listed as a national heritage site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, this serves as a major tourist attraction.
History
The earliest documented reference to the castle is from 1253, marking it as the residence of the noble Witiko of Prčice from the Vítkovci family. After the Vítkov lineage of the Krumlov family died out in 1302, the castle came under the Rosenberg family’s control, who initiated a significant Renaissance makeover led by William of Rosenberg. By the 17th century the Rosenbergs had died out, and Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II gave the dominion of Krumau to Hans Ulrich von Eggenberg, naming him Duke of Krumau.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Český Krumlov Castle website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Český Krumlov |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Linz Airport (LNZ) |
| Distance from the airport | 40.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- České Budějovice South Bohemian Airport (JCL) · České Budějovice, Czech Republic · 10.7 miles away
- Linz-Hörsching Airport (LNZ) · Linz, Austria · 40.3 miles away
- Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) · Prague, Czech Republic · 89.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Český Krumlov Castle?
Český Krumlov Castle (Czech: Hrad Český Krumlov) is a castle in Český Krumlov in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.
Where is Český Krumlov Castle located?
Český Krumlov Castle is in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic. Its coordinates are 48.8125° N, 14.3153° E.
How do I get to Český Krumlov Castle?
The nearest town is Český Krumlov, and the nearest airport is Linz Airport (LNZ), about 40.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Český Krumlov Castle built?
Český Krumlov Castle was built 1300.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Český_Krumlov_Castle — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2164919 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.