The Graphite Mine is one of the more unusual ways to step outside Cesky Krumlov's fairytale surface. Visitors put on protective gear and enter a former graphite mine, learning how the mineral was extracted and how mining fitted into the region's economy.
The tour is especially useful if the old town feels too polished or crowded. It adds an industrial layer to a destination usually sold through castle views, painted facades, and riverside lanes, and it works well for families or anyone who likes practical underground history.