Dates are flexible. This day-by-day plan is provisional until you choose exact travel dates.
Start at Old Town Square while it’s quieter, and give yourself about an hour to take in the Gothic and Baroque façades. If Advent stalls are operating on your dates, browse them here; market dates and hours vary by year. Then see the Prague Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Hall. The hourly show draws a crowd, so allow 30–45 minutes including time to find a viewing spot; check the Town Hall’s current hours and tower admission if you’d like to go up.
Walk a few minutes through Old Town to Lokál Dlouhááá for Czech comfort food and a lively beer-hall atmosphere. Budget around CZK 300–600 per person and allow 1–1.5 hours; it gets busy, so a reservation is useful.
Head toward the river and cross Charles Bridge into Malá Strana, leaving around 45 minutes to pause for the statues and Vltava views. Continue uphill to Prague Castle—the walk is steep, or take a tram toward Pražský hrad and walk the final stretch. Allow 2–3 hours for the courtyards and cathedral area. In winter, castle sites often close earlier than in summer, so check current hours and ticket requirements before setting out; cathedral entry may involve a queue, and access to interiors can depend on services or events.
Allow 3–4 hours door to door for the transfer from Prague, so plan on reaching Český Krumlov around midday if you leave in the morning. Head first to Český Krumlov Castle; from the bus station, it’s about a 15–20-minute walk into the centre and uphill to the castle. Give the precinct 1.5–2.5 hours for its courtyards and views over the red roofs. Castle interiors and gardens have seasonal schedules, so check what’s open on your day and whether you need timed tickets; the courtyards are the easiest part to enjoy without a booking.
Cross back down into the Historic Centre of Český Krumlov and take your time among its narrow lanes and riverside streets—this is a good place to wander without a fixed route. For a late lunch or early dinner, Krčma v Šatlavské ulici serves hearty Czech dishes in a rustic cellar setting; budget roughly CZK 400–800 per person and book ahead if you can, as it’s popular.
Finish at Svornosti Square, where the town’s Advent market may be running depending on your dates. Allow 30–60 minutes to browse, warm up with a hot drink and enjoy the evening atmosphere; market dates and hours vary by year, so check locally. If the stalls aren’t open, the square and surrounding lanes are still a pleasant last wander before heading back to your accommodation.
Allow 4–5 hours door to door from Český Krumlov to Vienna, including getting to your departure point and onward travel from the arrival station. Leave early: this is a travel-heavy day, and the afternoon attractions have limited opening hours. Check current connections and entry times before setting off.
Go first to St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the Innere Stadt. Allow about 1–1½ hours for the church and any queue; the tower and catacombs require separate tickets, and access times can vary. Then walk about 10–15 minutes to Café Central for coffee and cake—budget €15–30 per person and extra time if there’s a queue. If time is tight, make this a shorter café stop rather than letting the wait crowd out your visit to the Hofburg.
Continue on foot to the Hofburg, a few minutes away. With roughly 1½–2½ hours needed for a museum or interior visit, check the specific venue’s closing time and book ahead where required; after a late arrival, you may need to choose one section rather than attempt several. Finish at Rathausplatz, around a 15-minute walk from the Hofburg. Allow 45–90 minutes to see Vienna City Hall and, if the Advent market is operating on your dates, browse the stalls—seasonal dates and hours vary by year.
Allow 4.5–6 hours door to door to reach Nuremberg from Vienna, including station access, any connection and the transfer into the Old Town. Check DB or ÖBB for an early train; a direct ICE may be available, but schedules and fares vary. With that travel time, this is a tight sightseeing day: check the castle and museum hours for your date before setting out, and consider an extra night in Nuremberg if you want a comfortable visit to every stop.
From the station, head into the Old Town and climb to Nuremberg Castle for the hilltop views and a look at the city’s medieval history; allow 1.5–2 hours and check current admission and opening arrangements. Continue to Albrecht Dürer’s House, a short walk away, for the preserved artist’s home and studio; budget 1–1.5 hours and confirm its hours, as schedules can vary by day and season.
Walk back down into the Old Town for grilled sausages at Bratwursthäusle bei St. Sebald—allow about an hour and roughly €15–30 per person. Finish at Hauptmarkt, a few minutes’ walk away: leave 45–90 minutes to wander the square and browse the Christkindlesmarkt if it is operating on your dates; Advent market dates and hours vary each year. If your train arrives later in the day or either attraction is closed, seeing all four stops at an unhurried pace will require an additional night.
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