Now I’m not usually one for favourites, but when readers persist for an answer – I simply must knuckle down and reveal the truth. In a recent (and highly successful) article on the top 12 most romantic small towns in Europe, I revealed some of my all time faves. But where exactly is the cutest town in Europe to visit? Read on to find out…
ΔeskΓ½Β Krumlov, Czech Republic
ΔeskΓ½Β Krumlov, a small town in Southern Bohemia, has long been recognised as travellers to Europe as one of the most charming fairytale towns in all of Europe. Indeed, it might just be the cutest town you can visit.
Pronounced: Chesky Kroom-lof
The construction of the town and castle Β on the Vltava River began way back in the 13th Century, as the Vltava River was an important point on the trade route.Β Over the years it has been passed through varying royal families, and even seized by the Nazis as part of the Sudetenland. Once the War was over, the German speaking part of the population were forced out and Cesky Krumlov was returned to Czechoslovakia – which of courseΒ eventually peacefully split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.Β
The Castle remains to this day to be the town’s most visited attraction, with the castle bears a hit with the tourists (viewable only in summer and the warmer months).
The town itself is also incrediblyΒ festive throughout the year, with many music festivals, concerts and balls held in all seasons. In the summer many travellers pass through the town and spend weeks and weekends camping along the Vltava River, all the while rafting further down stream.
To Visit:
Cesky Krumlov is a popular day trip from Prague and neighbouring cities of Austria such as Salzburg and Linz. You can also visit as a day trip from Vienna.
Cesky Krumlov is much more festive in the summer months, however the quaint old world charm is enjoyable year round and visitors in winter will be delighted by the snowfall and quiet streets. Do however keep in mind that transport is much more limited throughout winter and some services close completely.
Could you see yourself here?
Or maybe here?
As if it couldn’t be any more magical…
But oh, apparently it can.
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June 10, 2015 at 7:52 am[…] This ‘just passing through’ city in Central Europe has quickly become a favourite for European adventurers. TheΒ Czech Republic capitalΒ offers visitors great beer, partying, and oodles of sightseeing for the more tame traveller. Be sure to visit nearby Cesky Krumlov (a short 2 hour drive away), as it might just be the most romantic town in Europe. […]
Oana Laura
January 23, 2015 at 8:42 pmWow! These are some amazing places. Never visited any of them but I will, soon enough.
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Jan
November 30, 2014 at 6:14 amAnd one more thing, guys, the restaurant you can see in the very first picture near the weir in the front deserves your attention:) Humming water, refreshing Czech beer and something tasty to eat… what else does one need?:)
Miguel
November 28, 2014 at 1:56 amFeels like I’m looking at a page of a fairy tale book! π
Joyce
November 19, 2014 at 5:12 amIt does look like straight out of a Disney fairytale!
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Clare
November 19, 2014 at 3:01 amOh these images are sooo beautiful! I was offered a job in South Bohemia (Hluboka nad Vltavou) a few months ago, I didn’t take it in the end, but I spent an age looking at photos of the snow covered town.
Grace @ Green Global Travel
November 18, 2014 at 11:34 amWhat a magical little town! It seems to look beautiful in all seasons and all times of the day.
Luc @ The Wanderlust Scout
November 18, 2014 at 11:14 amOh yes, I can totally imagine myself there. Looks blissful.
Graz is also pretty magical, but my fave/ cutest town is Salzburg
Lucy x
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Annie
November 18, 2014 at 12:46 amI am planning a solo trip to Prague-Cesky Krumlov-Budapest at the end of December and after having seen this post (and many others on your web site that mentions CK), I am super excited for it π Thanks for sharing!
Chalsie
November 17, 2014 at 3:27 pmOh yes! Some friends of mine had a new years in Cesky Krumlov, so it was snowing and extra beautiful (if that’s possible)! It’s definitely on my list, along with many many others π
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Pedro @travelwithpedro
November 17, 2014 at 7:59 amGreat pictures! Some Czech friends told me I should forget about Prague (and I did long ago) and visit ΔeskΓ½ Krumlov. Now I really felt like going there right no!
gina
November 17, 2014 at 12:07 amah i’ve never been to that part of the world, it looks gorgeous http://thewanderlusthasgotme.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/learning-italian-in-london.html
MONya
November 16, 2014 at 9:29 pmI am from Slovakia, so I’m practically a neighbor. I have been visiting so many places (not only in Europe), but this one is definitely the most charming town ever.
When I have been walking through the beautiful streets with old houses, looking at the tortuous river, I was just jumping and I crying out of joy. Definitely not last visit, I have to come back for my heart I left there! β₯
Petra @ The Global Couple
November 15, 2014 at 8:37 amBeautiful! I must get there some day!
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Raza
November 15, 2014 at 1:41 amIt really does look like a fairytale town! I know what you mean about picking favorites – there are never really favorites, but sometimes there are places that just click with you! I actually wrote a post similar to this about MontrΓ©al.
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Kelly @ Endlessly Exploring
November 15, 2014 at 12:29 amI can definitely see myself there…one day! Thanks for sharing Brooke π x
Girls In Polka Dots
November 14, 2014 at 11:03 pmWe’re always on the look out for fairytale places- thanks for sharing! It looks so dreamy, has been added to the list π Girls In Polka Dots xx
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TALES OF TWO
November 14, 2014 at 11:02 pmOMG that looks amazing! As amazing as the main big cities in european countries are, I love finding such smaller gems. So beautiful !
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Clementine Buttercup
November 14, 2014 at 10:46 pmI can think of quite a few cute towns in Scotland. Cute in a different way of course. Tobermory in Mull is very cheerful and Plockton in the NW of Scotland is lovely too.
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Jessica C. (A Wanderlust For Life)
November 14, 2014 at 7:48 pmThese are exactly the types of places I’m looking for! Since moving to Europe we are starting of list of places to visit. There are just so many amazing spots, that it’s always nice to see other people’s opinions. Thanks for the beautiful photos too!
Kayti Clayton
November 14, 2014 at 7:41 pmCesky Krumlov is definitely on my destination list for next year and it’s one of the places I’m most excited for. There’s something so nostalgic and romantic about the skyline and buildings, love the photos you took.
rae
November 14, 2014 at 6:49 pmWow I am adding this to my list of destinations, seeing as I am only a stone’s throw away from the czech republic!
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Tessa / Bramble & Thorn
November 14, 2014 at 5:25 pmΔeskΓ½ Krumlov is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited, it’s incredibly picturesque – you could just walk the streets all day and not get tired of it!
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November 14, 2014 at 3:40 pmlooking awesome place. thanks for posting nice views.
Alissa
November 14, 2014 at 3:04 pmAdorable!!
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Christine King
November 14, 2014 at 2:55 pmYes I definitely could see myself there Brooke. Love the photos.
Cheers
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Leonie
November 14, 2014 at 11:59 amWhat a beautiful place x
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Eden
November 14, 2014 at 11:59 amNever heard of this little town before! I definitely need to make a visit someday. Thanks for the post!
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November 14, 2014 at 11:53 amWow that is a really cute town! Looks like something out of a story book.
Christine
November 14, 2014 at 10:09 amGorgeous! Is it a walled town?
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Clipping Path Outsource
November 14, 2014 at 10:07 amI like to see myself on the side of lake π π
Mersad
November 14, 2014 at 7:54 amAll beautiful locations in ΔeskΓ½ Krumlov. The light in your images is fantastic, especially in the first and seventh shot!
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Svenja
November 14, 2014 at 7:45 amThe pictures are gorgeous!
This post makes me want to go there instantly!
Love,
Svenja
Marie @ Marie Away
November 14, 2014 at 7:27 amGorgeous town. I have to admit I’ve never heard of it, but I’m sure I’ll be devouring information on it for the next hour or so. Cheers!
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Emma
November 14, 2014 at 7:22 amI so agree with you! I went to Δesky Krumlov for the first time after years of visiting the Czech Republic and it completely blew my mind… And I thought Prague was fairytale land! Adding to the magic there was an annual festival going on the same day, “slavnosti pΔtilistΓ© rΕ―ΕΎe”; everyone was dressed in costume and there were markets everywhere. π It makes me so proud that this made the top of your list, as though I am American, my family is Czech, and I believe the country deserves so much more recognition than it already has. π