| Description: | The castle was built in the first half of 13th century and belonged to the south Bohemian noble House Rožmberk. The castle has typical renaissance features although later it had been adapted in baroque style. The castle consists of older Lower Castle with tall cylindrical tower and newer Upper Castle. Three-level bridge connects the castle with a castle theatre with original decorations and technique. The summer theatre is famous for the revolving platform. |
| Categories: | castle, chateau, museum |
| Certificates and memberships | National cultural monument |
| Services: | guide services in the area, space available for rent |
| Languages spoken: | Czech, English, German |
| Accepted forms of payment: | Czech korunas in cash |
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Tour routes
Guided tour I
| Description: | A visit to the chateau chapel of Saint George, from which you stroll through the extensive Rozemberk hall into four Rozemberk Renaissance rooms with original wall paintings and wooden coffered ceilings. Around the Rozemberk coat of arms hall leads a path along the stairs to the second floor of the chateau, where a tour of the 18th century Schwarzenberk Baroque apartments ensues with interiors equipped with original furnishings. The tour ends in the Rococo Masquerade Hall. |
| Open to public: | permanent exposition/guided tour ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Last tour before closing in minutes: 60 Sightseeing time: 60 |
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| Languages: | tour guide (Czech, English, German), printed guide (Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish) |
| Minimum / maximum number of people per guide | 8/45 |
Guided tour II
| Description: | History of the Schwarzenberg family. It includes a visit to the Schwarzenberg portrait gallery. Another part of the tour is devoted to the interior of the so-called Schwarzenberg apartment from the 19th century, which familiarises visitors with the everyday life of the chateau residence in the previous century. A tour of the apartment of Princess Eleonor of Schwarzenberg connects to it. Furthermore, a picture gallery and Cloak Bridge. The tour ends on the chateau courtyard. |
| Open to public: | permanent exposition/guided tour ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Last tour before closing in minutes: 60 Sightseeing time: 60 |
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| Languages: | tour guide (Czech, English, German), printed guide (Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish) |
| Exhibition specialization: | regional history |
| Minimum / maximum number of people per guide | 8/25 |
Baroque Theatre
| Description: | The Baroque theatre represents the advanced Baroque scene. The original theatre fund is preserved in the realia of question - the building itself, the auditorium, the orchestra pit, the stage, stage technology etc. |
| Open to public: | permanent exposition/guided tour ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Last tour before closing in minutes: 45 Sightseeing time: 45 |
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| Languages: | tour guide (Czech, English, German) |
| Exhibition specialization: | theatre, stage design |
| Minimum / maximum number of people per guide | 4/20 |
Lapidarium
| Description: | All original statues from the chateau grounds, which are replaced by copies. |
| Open to public: | permanent exposition/guided tour |
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| Exhibition specialization: | visual arts |
Tower
| Open to public: | permanent exposition/guided tour |
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Václav's cellars and Máselnice
| Description: | International exhibitions on ceramic design held on a regular basis. |
| Open to public: | permanent exposition/guided tour |
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| Exhibition specialization: | ceramics |
Column hall
| Description: | Seasonal art exhibits. |
| Open to public: | permanent exposition/guided tour |
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| Exhibition specialization: | visual arts |
Chateau gardens
| Open to public: | permanent exposition/guided tour |
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Castle museum
| Description: | Rare objects from the chateau depository, which remind us of the most important events related to the Rozmbergs, Eggenbergs and Schwarzenbergs who owned the Krumlov estate. |
| Open to public: | permanent exposition/guided tour |
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| Languages: | descriptions (Czech) |
| Audio guide: | Czech |


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