Krems: Nature, Culture and Cycling Tours

Nature, culture and cycling can be deciding factors when planning a stay in Krems. Specific highlights include a nature reserve, a medieval monument, religious buildings, two cycling tours with the same starting point, and a traditional cultural and sales event.

Nature and Landscape

The Dívčí Kámen Nature Reserve protects a relict pine forest with lichens on a gneiss rock outcrop. The reserve’s natural features also include heat-loving plants, endangered insect species and a nesting site for the eagle owl. The announcement of May 27, 2026 confirmed visitor access to the nature reserve. As access conditions can change, check the latest information before your visit.

Bořinka is a nature reserve with a mineral discovery site. Holubovské hadce is characterized by flora and vegetation growing on serpentinite rock. The nature-focused highlights differ: Bořinka centers on its mineral discovery site, while Holubovské hadce focuses on plant life and geology. These destinations therefore offer different themes for travelers interested in nature.

Culture and Buildings

Dívčí Kámen is one of the largest and best-preserved medieval monuments in the Czech Republic. This gives the destination’s historical heritage its own place alongside its nature-related attractions.

The Church of St. Michael the Archangel stands in the middle of Křemže’s market square. The new church was built in the Neo-Gothic style and consecrated on October 23, 1887. Its location, style and consecration date offer different points of reference for those interested in religious architecture and the building’s history.

A Stations of the Cross with 14 stations, dating from 1860, also comes from the original church. The dates provide two historical reference points: the Stations of the Cross belong to the original church, while the 1887 consecration relates to the new one. The Chapel of St. Ursula, a distinctive building, is also located on the northwestern edge of Křemže. Compared with the church on the market square, these two religious destinations have different stated locations in town.

Cycling Tours and Event

Both cycling tours described begin at Křemže’s market square. Cycling Tour No. III, “Kolem Kleti,” ends after 24 km; Cycling Tour No. II, “Svatý Vít v Habří,” ends after 18.5 km. The stated route lengths therefore differ by 5.5 km. If cycling is part of your stay, this comparison offers a concrete indication of the length of the planned route.

Křemežský víkend is a traditional cultural and sales event featuring stalls run by small local producers. For travelers who want to focus on culture and local producers, it offers a different emphasis from nature destinations and buildings. If the event is the reason for your trip, check the specific dates before booking a hotel and plan your travel dates accordingly.

Discover more destinations: Chmelná, Priethal, Moyne, Friedberg, Wettern, Klení, Ceske Chalupy, Unterhaid.

Go to the regional travel overview: Okres Český Krumlov.