Cesky Krumlov is a wonderful place for a photographer to visit. Many great views of the city, all within a few minutes walking distance from each other. So in this list, lets look at the spots I liked the most while being there.
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Also, if you would prefer to have a photographer guide in Cesky Krumlov, you can check out Johnny from Johnny’s Prague Photo tours, who now also offers tours in Cesky Krumlov. More about that on his website here.
1. Viewing platform near the castle
This platform gives you just the best view of the city center. It’s especially great for when you are trying to take a panorama shot. There is one problem with this location though, that it is closed at night. So you can get there from around 7 in the morning to sometime in the afternoon (I don’t remember there being opening times written on the door). The entry is free, and of course, you can use your tripod there.
2. Viewing platform in the city
This spot will be probably the first you visit as is right at the entrance to the center of the city. It gives a very nice view of the castle, and from what I have seen, they don’t close the gate to this place even at night. Be ready for it to be quite filled with tourists.
3. Over the staircase (Nad Schody) street
A really adequately named street, as to get there you have to go up the stairs from the city center. The view of the city, and especially of the cathedral in the middle is nice from here, just have a higher tripod, as there are bushes here and there in the way.
4. Parking area
Right when you are entering the center of the city, you will see a small parking area on the right side, that looks like its private and off limits. But it isn’t. Just go there, and you will even find benches under the trees. It gives another very nice view of the castle and the rivers bend.
5. Cloak bridge
Another very nice view of the city center, with one big problem. The problem are the very strong flood lights that you get right in your face. So if you want to get a photo from here, either do it during the day, or do as I did, include more of the bridge. Like this you will hide from the lights.
All these spots are very close to each other, and you can actually create a path between them, going from the 4th, through the 2nd, 5th, 1st and end on the 3rd.
The whole path is only around 2km.
Thats all for this list, don’t forget to check out all the other ones :)
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I used your guide during a recent trip and my photos were great. Thanks for the recommendations. I have also linked to this on my post of Cesky Krumlov.
Glad that it was useful :) Hope you had a great trip.
Such a helpful and insightful post! Am grateful for your time putting this together for an upcoming trip! Oh and beautiful photos!
https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/3ca27aa1affd25ec0eb0cdd5713941cef4ca33676bcf32483c3c9d9aeae04e80.jpg I visited here in august 2017 and used your guide which was most useful. thankyou for sharing. There was a massive thunder storm overhead which went on all night and day, I eventually got soaking wet.