The long awaited trip to Cesky Krumlov was here. We caught an 11.30am train from Prague. The ticket unbelievably cost only $12. Around 2pm we changed at Cesky Budojevice for the one hour trip into the mountains to Cesky Krumlov.
The town is situated on two loops of the river, which is unusual. Like Prague, building in the loop of the river means you are protected by water on three sides meaning another frontal attack. The castle itself is in a naturally formidable position above the cliffs dominating the all important high ground. This is the upper reaches of the Vltava river, so the strategic purpose is to prevent an enemy using the river to attack Prague further downstream.
We are staying at the Castle View apartments, whiich as the name suggests actually provides excellent views of Cesky Krumlov castle from our balcony (pictured above).
The old town is very beautiful, and they have done a good job restoring the place.
Dinner was at Papa's restaurant - the food was terrible, we were saved by the busy Crepes shop nearby.
The crepes were excellent, and it may be our staple food for our two night stay here.
It's often the problem with tourist places you have to look further afield for good food.
Travel info
- Cesky Krumlov tourist information - http://www.ckrumlov.info/docs/en/kaktualita.xml
- Note you can get a bus from Prague straight to Cesky Krumlov, but travelling by train is more comfortable in my opinion, although you will have to change at Ceske Budojevice.
......................
