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It is situated 35 km south of the Prague downtown; the nearby Slapy Lake is a pleasant place to go for a swim. It is a friendly golf course with wide fairways; it is slightly undulating, has modelled greens (500 square meters on average) and uses a modern “links” layout. The second “nine”, called “Three Crosses”, will be opened in June 2011.

Like Lipno or Orlík, Slapy Water Reservoir forms part of the Vltava Cascade water management system. This popular leisure resort area lies about 30 km south of Prague. 

Like Lipno and Slapy, Orlík Water Reservoir, the largest reservoir by volume of retained water in the Czech Republic, is one of the stages in the Vltava Cascade water management system. The water surface is spanned by the Podolský and Žďákovský bridges. 

Enjoying the view of the Vltava from the observation decks of cruise boats is amongst the most popular tourist pastimes in Prague.

The Vltava River trail – a fascinating opportunity for you to navigate a boat from České Budějovice all the way to Hamburg. The adventure starts in the South Bohemian metropolis at Lanna Shipyard, then meanders via Hluboká nad Vltavou to Týn nad Vltavou and beyond, after taking a turn upstream the Lužnice River, to Koloděje nad Lužnicí, which features the newly renovated Mitrowicz Chateau.

Czechia’s rivers and reservoirs offer a surprising range of adventures for water-loving travelers. Whether you're drifting past castles on the Vltava, enjoying wine and views on the Elbe, or exploring peaceful corners of the Morava and Dyje, boating here is more than just transport — it’s an experience. From leisurely sightseeing cruises to themed excursions and evening rides under the stars, water tourism in Czechia is a unique way to see the country from a whole new angle.

The Vltava is the longest river in Czechia, measuring approximately 430 kilometres and flowing through historically significant towns such as Český Krumlov and Prague, before joining the Elbe River at Mělník. The year 2025 has been officially declared the Year of the Vltava River. With this, Czechia commemorates 150 years since the first performance of the world-renowned symphonic poem Vltava by composer Bedřich Smetana.

While the Czech Republic does not have a sea, you can still board a boat in several places and enjoy pleasant moments with unforgettable views from the water. There are the Vltava, Elbe, Dyje and Morava rivers and several large water reservoirs. We have some tips for regular and irregular water transport, sightseeing tours, trips and other boating adventures. Take a trip on a steamship, enjoy the romance of an evening cruise, or check out towns or the countryside from the deck of a cruise ship.

Let Megan and Scott, aka Bobo and Chichi , inspire you to plan your next vacation in the Czech Republic! They will take you on a virtual tour of the Czech Republic through images from their past travel experiences so that you can continue to learn more about the destination and meet some locals that created these very special memories.

The Czech Republic is interwoven with dozens of rivers and almost every historical town was founded near a river. The Vltava is the longest river that flows through the Czech Republic. From the spring to the confluence with the Elbe, it is about 430 kilometres long. You can hike along the river or hop on a boat or raft and sail through the historic towns in South Bohemia. We have some tips on how to explore the landscape around the Vltava to the maximum.