| Family Travels Chesky Krumlov |
| Chesky Krumlov is a cute little Czech country town. It reminds you of the medieval age cuteness of Rothenburg, Germany. For years, the economy was depressed and the town castle was in ruins...it is now thriving with buses of tourists during the day. Chesky Krumlov by night can be quiet and romantic....or filled with spirited locals. Our big draw to this town was a planned full day outing canoing on the Vulta River. We so enjoyed our day canoing in the Dordogne France....we really were looking forward to a river adventure and day of relaxation. Unfortunately, we had our only day of rainy weather Instead of canoeng, we spent a cozy family day in our B&B doing laundry and watching the 2008 Olympics. Tourist sites are pretty slim. The Castle is ok. Don't miss the Eggenberg Brewery Tour offered by the TI. Eating and shopping are fun. You can walk one side of town to the other in five minutes. Unfortunately, we missed the Theater tour.....we simply could not communicate with the admission desk and repeated trips to the desk to ask questions and try to purchase tickets resulted in a complete meltdown leaving us frustrated without tickets and the clerk yelling and muttering insults. We are pretty seasoned travelers and this was our first real problem in our travels. Overall, Krumlov left us a little disappointed. If we had beautiful weather and enjoyed our river adventure, maybe we would have felt different. But the Czech people, like the weather, left us cold. |
| Date Last Visited -- 2008 |
| One of the best things about Chesky Krumlov....was the doughnut rolls a vendor sold outside in the castle yard. The Castle was unremarkable--if you have seen one...you've seen them all... But the Doughnuts and the bees, we will always remember --Mom |
| Eggenberg Brewery Walking Tour Offered by the TI (Tourist Info Office) located in the corner of the Main Square. This is an excellent 90 min walking tour12:30 pm English tour -- $150 kc The tour ends with a stop at a pub for a beer...good food too! |
| Warning: The streets are genuine ankle busters... er, Cobblestones Wear good walking shoes... not flip flops |
| The second day...was a little overcast but fine. Great! We had a noon time reservation for canoing the Vulta. We wasted time around the town...shopping, taking photos, goofing off. As we went back to buy picnic supplies and get ready for our big day....the skies opened up and it rained all day. A very cold, icky, drizzly, miserable rain. So we picniced inside our room....and snuggled up in bed to watch the 2008 Olympic Games Go Michael Phelps! |
| Hostel 99 Hospoda (Hospoda means restuarant) We got bored in our room...ran through the streets in the rain....to have an afternoon snack of Beer and Hot Chocolate and American cheese fries Vezni 99 www.hostel99.com |
| Pension Lobo Great little B&B Closest thing to friendly we found in the Czech Republic Right on the corner of the main drag. A two minute walk to the town square Breakfast included. Laundromat Shuttle service to Prague and Vienna,Austria Latran 73 Chesky Krumlov tel. 420/380 713 153 pensionlobo@cmail.cz www.pensionlobo.cz |
| The Shuttle Bus Service offered by the Pension is really a good idea. Although pricey, it will save huge amounts of time and frustration at Czech train stations (again, expect no and receive no extra friendly service.) Traveling by Train in Czech is scary The mini bus was clean, AC... the driver popped in a Czech movie in the DVD player...and took off...made a bathroom break halfway ....and dropped off at the Train station. No chit chat. No smiles. No frills...not willing to drop at the Vienna hotel two blocks away. Driver wasn't rude....just Czech. But overall a great service |
| Maleček půjčovna lodí Rooseveltova 28 381 01 Český Krumlov Czech Republic We had a reservation to canoe...but the rain ended up ruining our plans. Telephone: +420 380 712 508 E-mail: lode@malecek.cz Web: http://www.malecek.cz |
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| Krcma Barbakan Little Restaurant just across Horni Bridge. High above the Vulta... next door to the Boat Rental Kaplická 26 Food is a little too Americanized...But 7 Urqell Beers for $10...not bad! Total Bill about $50 Potatoes and Bacon, Kebabs, Ribs, Grilled Chicken, Potato Pancakes and a Great View! |
| Kumlovsky Mlyn Siroka 8 (On the water) Fun Night-life can be found The night we were in town...the locals were holding a fundraiser for World Heritage membership We had three beers for $8....and watched local dance troupe...in pink leotards and cowgirl hats dance to Achy Breaky Heart...No kidding |
| Boleros 25 Latran--on main drag as headed into town from pension WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL! Definitely one of the best meals in CZ! |
