Český Krumlov Town Square (Náměstí Svornosti)

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: The old town is compact and car-free in the centre.
• Rafting: Rent a raft or canoe on the Vltava in summer.
• Evenings: Quieter after day-trip buses leave.

The story of Český Krumlov town square

Náměstí Svornosti (Concord Square) is the main square of Český Krumlov, surrounded by Renaissance and Gothic houses and the town hall. In the centre stands a plague column from the early 18th century.

Lanes lead off in every direction to the river, small galleries and cafés, with the castle tower rising above the rooftops.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Have coffee on the square.
• Stay overnight to enjoy the town when it is quiet.
• Try rafting on the river in summer.

What's around Český Krumlov town square

• Castle TowerAbove the town.
• Vltava riversideRafting and walks.
• St Vitus ChurchGothic church on the hill.
• LatránStreet leading to the castle.

Questions travellers ask