Vodní elektrárna Les Království – Přehrada na Labi

Location: Les Království, 544 01 Dvůr Králové nad Labem · Hradec Králové Region

Category: historic hydroelectric power plant, dam structure

The Les Království dam on the Elbe river above Dvůr Králové nad Labem is a unique historic hydraulic structure from the early 20th century, incorporating a small hydroelectric power plant operated by the ČEZ Group. The dam with its neoclassical architecture is a national cultural monument. ČEZ occasionally opens the power plant to the public (Water Day, Open Door Days), when guided tours of the engine room and historic infrastructure are available.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 35 visitors on Google Maps.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 60 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Occasional Open Door Days (Water Day in March, summer season)
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.9 ★ from 35 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Guided tours of the historic engine room and dam structure for schools; suitable as part of a trip to the Krkonoše/Podkrkonoší region

Official website: https://prehrada-les-kralovstvi.cz/vodni-elektrarna/

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