About Czech Republic

LAKES

Lipno

Lipno - is located in the southern Bohemia on the Vltava River. This valley dam reservoir offers excellent conditions for water sports, fishing and mushrooms picking. The lake is located near the Šumava national park and numerous significant architectural sights (Český Krumlov). A long-distance cyclists trail, linked up with the Šumava Cyclists Highway, runs around the Lipno Lake.

Orlík

Orlík - the lake is surrounded by picturesque serene landscape of the central Povltaví area. It provides excellent conditions for bathing, windsurfing, yachting, rowing (the dam is equipped with a lift for sports boats) and sports angling.

Slapy

Slapy - this valley dam reservoir on the Vltava River, located 18 km to the west from Benešov, offers plentiful opportunities for bathing, yachting, rowing, water skiing and windsurfing.

Máchovo jezero (Mácha´s Lake)

Máchovo jezero - this natural lake is very popular recreation area. It is located in the northern Bohemia. Large sandy beaches, woods and romantic environs (the Doksy Chateau, the Bezděz Castle) surround it. It has plentiful support facilities indispensable for water sports (several yacht clubs, boat rentals) and tennis.

Hracholusky

Hracholusky - this valley reservoir on the Mže River is located in a charming landscape, less than 19 km west of the western metropolis Plzeň. It is easily accessible, has its own shipping transportation and is favoured especially by windsurfing, yachting and rowing enthusiasts.

Jesenice

Jesenice - located 7 km from Cheb on the Odrava River, this dam reservoir gives opportunities for recreation as well as all kinds of water sports. The lush natural environment and the proximity of spa towns and historical towns (Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně, Cheb) offer unusual tourist and cultural experiences.

Skalka

Skalka - is a valley reservoir west of Cheb in the plain, wooded and protected valley, not far from Františkovy Lázně and the border crossing with Germany in Pomezí nad Ohří. It offers good conditions for sports fishing and nearly all kinds of water sports.

Nechranice

Nechranice - this dam reservoir on the Ohře River is ideal for bathing, yachting, water skiing and fishing.

Vranov

Vranov- is located in the deep narrow valley of the Dyje River, less than 15 km north-west of Znojmo. It stretches in a beautiful hilly landscape with numerous bays, which are ideal for sports fishing. The lake has good conditions for yachting, rowing, windsurfing. Above the dam reservoir are situated ruins of the Cornštejn Castle; below the lake is the recreational resort Vranov nad Dyjí with a monumental chateau.

Nové Mlýny

Nové Mlýny - this cascade of three reservoirs on the Dyje River offers ideal conditions for yachting (an open windy water area). The reservoirs are located in a plain landscape of vineyards with warm climate and rich cultural background (Mikulčice, Pálava, wine cellars).