Přehrada Slapy – rekreační oblast

Location: Slapy na Vltavě, 252 08 Nová Rabyně · Central Bohemia

Category: swimming area

The fifth largest reservoir in the Czech Republic, on the Vltava river, offers the most popular recreation area in Central Bohemia, just 30 km from Prague. The surroundings feature dozens of beaches with gentle entry, campsites, boat and pedalo rentals, beach volleyball, and water sports. Ideal for family outings.

Why visit this place?

• The dam was ceremonially opened on 7 November 1954; it is 67,5 m high, its crest runs 260 m and the reservoir is 58 m deep.
• The hydroelectric plant has 3 Kaplan turbines rated 3× 48 MW and can reach full output in 136 seconds.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 1,903 visitors on Google Maps — one of the three best-rated places in this category in Central Bohemia.
• Admission is free, which helps when the class budget is tight.
• Allow roughly five hours; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 58 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Swimming possible year-round, campsites and recreational areas June–September
• Typical visit: 300 min
• Admission: free
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 1903 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

Official website: https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/prehrada-slapy

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