Going to Cesky Krumlov

What to do in Cesky Krumlov

by Candyce H. Stapen

Tucked into a bend of the Vltava River about three hours by car from Prague, Český Krumlov ranks among the Czech Republic's prettiest towns and the country's second most popular tourist destination. Because many visitors come for the day, making the restored medieval town quite crowded, it's wise to stay overnight so that your family may enjoy the fairy tale-like setting in the evening when the flocks of tourists thin.

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Český Krumlov dates back to the 13th century; its Baroque- and Renaissance-period homes line the cobblestone streets, where winding paths lead to hidden squares and passageways. The town's jewel, the hilltop Český Krumlov...