WORLD OF WANDERLUST

Travel blog for millenials

Connect

EUROPE ·

The Cutest Town You Ever Did See: Cesky Krumlov

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…

Cesky Krumlov

 

Český Krumlov, Czech Republic

Český 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

Cesky Krumlov

The construction of the town and castle  on the Vltava River began way back in the 13th Century, as the Vltava River was an important point on the trade route. 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 course eventually peacefully split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. 

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 incredibly 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.

Cesky Krumlov

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.

Cesky Krumlov Could you see yourself here?

brooke cesky

Or maybe here?

Cesky Krumlov

As if it couldn’t be any more magical…

Cesky Krumlov

But oh, apparently it can.

 

The latest:

Comments

  1. Wow! These are some amazing places. Never visited any of them but I will, soon enough.

    I wanted to give you a tip of how to travel with the family in a different way. There`s a website that I use and work at https://familyvacation.com/
    You can customise and personalise every vacation and travel to some amazing places!

    I totally recommend it.

  2. And 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?:)

  5. Oh 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.

  7. I 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 😀 Thanks for sharing!

  8. Oh 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 🙂

    Chalsie | The Workshop Co. x

  11. I 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! ♥

  13. It 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 Montréal.

    Take care!

    http://www.thetravelixir.com

  17. I 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.

    clementinebuttercup.blogspot.co.uk

  18. These 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!

  19. Cesky 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.

  33. I so agree with you! I went to Česky 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 pětilisté růže”; everyone was dressed in costume and there were markets everywhere. 🙂 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. 😀

Copyright © 2019 WORLD OF WANDERLUST · Theme by 17th Avenue