Parking in Český Krumlov

Visitors to the city have access to 842 parking spaces for passenger cars in parking lots P1–P7 in close proximity to the city center. If you are traveling by motorhome or caravan, you can park in parking lot P7. The first 40 minutes are free in these parking lots. There is a designated BUS-STOP for tour buses to drop off and pick up passengers, and the P-BUS and BUS PARKING car parks are reserved for parking tour buses.

Passenger car parking

• open year-round, 24 hours a day
• barrier parking lots: P1, P2, P3, P5, P7
  • free exit within 40 minutes
  • CCTV surveillance: P1, P2, P3, P5
  • wheelchair-accessible restrooms (opening hours vary depending on the season)
  • disabled parking spaces: P1, P2, P3, P5
  • charging stations for electric cars: P1, P2, P3, P5
  • parking payment: self-service automatic pay stations – payment in CZK, EUR, and cashless
• no barriers: P4 near the castle gardens, parking payment: parking pay stations
• operator: Českokrumlovský rozvojový fond (Český Krumlov Development Fund), contact: +420 380 711 190
• overview of rates and prices

P1 – Jelenka parking lot

• 240 parking spaces, including disabled parking spaces
• below the northern walls of the castle in the meander of the Polečnice River
• entrance/exit from Chvalšinská Street (road I/39 České Budějovice–Volary)
• public toilets 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (May–October), 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (November–April)
• electric car charging station; users pay the standard parking fee
• restaurant
• P1 – map

P2 – Pod poštou parking lot

• 180 parking spaces
• below the main post office, near the monasteries and the Port 1560 complex (brewery)
• entrance/exit from U Poráků Street (turn off Objížďková Street – road II/157 Český Krumlov–Kaplice)
• public toilets 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (May–October)
• electric car charging station; users pay the standard parking feepod hlavní poštou, v blízkosti Klášterů a areálu Port 1560 (pivovar)
• vjezd/výjezd z ulice U Poráků (odbočka z Objížďkové – silnice II/157 Č. Krumlov–Kaplice)
• veřejné toalety 8:00–18:00 (květen–říjen)
• dobíjecí stanice elektromobilů; pro uživatele platí běžná cena parkovného
• P2 – map

P3 – City Park parking lot

• 174 parking spaces, including disabled parking spaces
• in the meander of the Vltava River between the City Park and the Children and Youth Center, partially shaded by mature trees, with a city park with a playground and a children’s traffic playground nearby
• entrance/exit from Linecká Street (turn off road II/160 Český Krumlov–Vyšší Brod at the Vltava River crossing towards the city center)
• public toilets 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (May–October)
• electric car charging station; users pay the standard parking fee
• P3 – map

P4 – Castle Garden parking lot

• 80 parking spaces
• close to the castle gardens (park) and the Revolving Auditorium, with easy access to the castle
• entrance from the I/39 České Budějovice–Volary road near the V Oblouku restaurant and MOL gas station
• GPS map 48.8122544N, 14.3087911E
• parking lot without a barrier system, two parking machines (one at the top near the entrance to the garden, the other at the bottom of the parking lot near the castle riding hall)
• price for a passenger car – see the overview of tariffs and prices
• PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISTANCE FROM THE ENTRANCE TO THE CASTLE GARDENS TO THE LAKE IS APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES ON FOOT.
• We recommend a leisurely stroll through the castle courtyards with beautiful views of the town of Český Krumlov.

P5 – Bus Station Parking Lot

• 117 parking spaces, including 6 for disabled persons
• above Objížďková Street, directly above the bus station
• entrance/exit from Nemocniční Street (road II/157 Český Krumlov-Kaplice) opposite the Český Krumlov Hospital
• public toilets in the bus station building, open year-round from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
• electric car charging station; users pay the standard parking fee
• refreshments in the bus station building
• P5 – map

P7 – Chvalšinská parking lot

• parking lot designated for parking caravans and passenger cars.
• 66 parking spaces (36 paved parking spaces, 30 unpaved parking spaces).
• near the sports complex on Chvalšinská Street.
• entrance/exit from Chvalšinská Street (road I/39 České Budějovice–Volary)
• public toilets 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (May–October)
• drinking water refill available for caravans
• the parking lot is not intended for camping (building fires, pitching tents, etc.)
• P7 – map

Long-term parking rates

Continuous parking

• Rates: Discounted rates available at parking lots P1, P2, P3, and P5, suitable for long-term continuous parking (typically more than 5 to 10 hours, depending on the specific parking lot).
• Payment method: Payment is made at the automatic payment machine upon leaving the parking lot.
• Note: Discounted rates for long-term parking are not available at parking lot P7.

Repeated entries & exits with multi-day parking cards

• Purpose: Daily and multi-day parking cards allow multiple exits and re-entries. Cards work across all barrier-controlled lots.
• Validity: Applicable for parking lots P1, P2, P3, P5.
• Rates: Prices for parking cards correspond to discounted rates for long-term continuous parking.
• Purchase locations: Infocenter Český Krumlov, Svornosti Square (seasonal opening hours), ČKRF Dispatch Center: P-BUS, Chvalšinská Street (opening hours: Monday–Sunday 08:00–19:00)
• Important notice: A parking ticket received during the first entry cannot be exchanged for a multi-day parking card. If parking has already started and you wish to switch to a daily or multi-day card, you must: Pay the current parking fee (exit is free within 40 minutes) >>> Exit the parking lot. >>> Activate the daily or multi-day card upon re-entry.

Navigation system

Info on available spaces

• Navigation aids: Signboards on access roads to the city.
• Information via the Mapy.cz app under the “Available spaces” link.
• Related website with parking availability updates.

Pedestrian zone and GPS navigation

The historic city center is designated as a pedestrian zone with special entry rules for vehicles. Drivers are advised to follow traffic signs and consult their accommodation provider for details.

Google Maps may direct drivers by car into the center (pedestrian zone) without warning about the restrictions.

Navigation app Mapy.cz correctly guides drivers to parking lots, with further pedestrian routes to the city center.