Fairy Tale House – Puppet Museum in Český Krumlov

🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Time: 45–60 min.
🏷️ Admission: Adults 100 CZK | Reduced (children, students) 50 CZK | Family 200 CZK | Disabled free

Visit a magical place in Český Krumlov where old stories and fairy tales come to life. The exhibition located in a historical house is a great stop for families with children, who can even try out the role of real puppeteers.

Head out with your children into the world of fairy tales, puppets, and fantasy. The Fairy Tale House – Puppet Museum in Český Krumlov offers a wonderful family experience in one of the oldest houses in the town. It is an ideal activity for the morning, afternoon, or for days when the weather is not on your side.

What Awaits You in the Puppet Museum

The family collection of historical and modern puppets and marionettes is displayed on two floors and includes more than 400 puppets. Most of them are arranged into thematic scenes, where children can discover classic fairy tales, magical displays, and playful puppet worlds.

Main Attraction: the Puppet Theater

Part of the exhibition is an interactive puppet theater, where children can perform their own fairy tale. They can try controlling the puppets, invent their own stories, and parents will leave with great family photos.

🧭 Practical Information

📍 Where to return after a trip to Krumlov?

After a day full of fairy tales in Krumlov, you need a place where the whole family can relax. Our comfortable accommodation for families with children is the perfect base – you will find a large fenced gardena children’s playground and a saltwater pool, a quiet environment for parents, and a restaurant specializing in fish dishes, where you can enjoy a great meal after your trip.

And if you feel like doing something more, check out other activities at Lake Lipno: we recommend tripscycling pathsbeaches for swimming or perhaps visiting historic sites.

Book your stay in time while there are still plenty of options to choose from.
We look forward to seeing you!

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