Máchovo jezero – pláže Doksy

Location: Doksy, 472 01 Máchovo jezero · Central Bohemia

Category: natural bathing lake

The most famous natural lake in Bohemia with clear water and sandy beaches near Doksy. Ideal for families with children – shallow beaches, water sports, paddleboard and pedalo rentals, restaurants. A popular destination for summer trips from across Bohemia.

Why visit this place?

• At 284 hectares, Mácha Lake is the sixth largest pond in Czechia and the largest Czech pond outside South Bohemia.
• It was founded in 1366 by Charles IV. The poet Karel Hynek Mácha came here six times, first in 1832, and set his poem Máj in the surroundings.
• Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 1,503 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly four hours; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 37 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Accessible year-round; swimming season June–August
• Typical visit: 240 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.5 ★ from 1503 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

School trips to the lake, Kokořínsko nature, hiking

Official website: https://www.machovo-jezero.cz

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