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🇨🇿Czechia
A Central European country of historic towns, castles, beer, forests, spa towns, mountains and compact landscapes where almost everything feels surprisingly close.
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North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland
North Bohemia, Liberec, Bohemian Switzerland, sandstone cliffs, glassmaking, spa towns, castles, industrial heritage and dramatic borderland landscapes.
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Prague and Central Bohemia
Prague, castles, old towns, the Vltava, Kutná Hora, Karlštejn, cafés, museums and the most natural gateway to Czechia.
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Prague and Central Bohemia
Prague, castles, old towns, the Vltava, Kutná Hora, Karlštejn, cafés, museums and the most natural gateway to Czechia.
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East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains
East Bohemia, Hradec Králové, Pardubice, Krkonoše, Orlické Mountains, castles, spa towns, ski resorts and Czechia’s northern highlands.
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South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov, Třeboň, ponds, castles, forests, Renaissance towns, beer, cycling and Czechia’s gentlest romantic region.
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Brno and South Moravia
Brno, South Moravia, vineyards, Mikulov, Lednice-Valtice, Pálava, caves, cafés, castles and Czechia’s warmest wine region.
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Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains
Olomouc, Central Moravia, Kroměříž, Jeseníky, pilgrimage sites, Baroque squares, mountains, spas and a quieter Moravian alternative.
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Vysočina and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands
Vysočina, Jihlava, Telč, rolling hills, UNESCO towns, forests, ponds, pilgrimage sites and Czechia’s quiet highland heart.
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West Bohemia, Pilsen and the Spa Triangle
Pilsen, Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, beer, spa towns, forests, colonnades, monasteries and Czechia’s elegant western edge.
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East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Jinolice Ponds: swimming below Prachov Rocks in Bohemian Paradise
Jinolice Ponds are one of the most pleasant summer places in Bohemian Paradise, with swimming in Oborský Pond, sandy beaches with gradual entry, campsites, restaurants, stands, sports rental, fishing and a great location just below Prachov Rocks and close to Jičín.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Pastviny Reservoir: swimming, campsites and pedal boats in the Orlické Mountains
Pastviny Reservoir on the Divoká Orlice is one of the nicest swimming places in the Orlické Mountain foothills, with wooded shores, beaches, campsites, pedal boat and small boat rentals, fishing, cycling trips, dam views and a relaxed summer mountain atmosphere by the water.
Vysočina and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, Czechia
Dalešice Reservoir and Wilsonka: swimming, Horácko boat and Wilson's Rock viewpoint
Dalešice Reservoir is one of the most scenic water spots in Vysočina. Around Wilsonka near Hartvíkovice you will find campsite and beach facilities, boat and pedal boat rental, boat transport, views of Wilson's Rock, a deep Jihlava River valley, wooded shores and trips towards Kramolín, Koněšín, Třesov or Dalešice brewery.
West Bohemia, Pilsen and the Spa Triangle, Czechia
Hracholusky Reservoir: swimming, campsites, pedal boats and a boat trip near Plzeň
Hracholusky Reservoir is one of the main summer water spots in the Plzeň Region, with sandy and grassy beaches, campsites, refreshments, pedal boat and paddleboard rentals, water sports, fishing, an excursion boat, wooded shores and trips to the Pňovany Bridge, Stříbro or Kladruby.
Vysočina and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, Czechia
Velké Dářko: the “Sea of Vysočina”, sandy shores and windsurfing in the Žďárské vrchy Highlands
Velké Dářko is the largest pond in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands and one of Vysočina’s best-known swimming spots, with sandy and grassy shores, shallow peat-coloured water, campsites, refreshments, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboards, peat-bog walks and cycling trips.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Camping Lipno Modřín: campsite by the beach, cycle path and attractions in Lipno nad Vltavou
Camping Lipno Modřín is a large family campsite directly by Lake Lipno, with a private beach, tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, yurts, electric hook-ups, restaurant, outdoor kitchen, showers, washing machines, pedal boat and sports equipment rental, animation programmes and cycle/inline path access.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Bikepark Lipno: family-friendly bikepark with lift, flow trails and rental by the Lipno Reservoir
Bikepark Lipno is a family-oriented bikepark in Lipno nad Vltavou, with the Střecha chairlift for bike transport, a 1.8 km blue trail, a harder 1.2 km red trail, about 180 m of vertical drop, berms, rollers, jumps, rock sections, wooden features and downhill bike rental.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Lipno nad Vltavou: public beach, marina and swimming at South Bohemia’s “sea”
The public beach in Lipno nad Vltavou is one of the most practical swimming spots on the Lipno Reservoir, with grassy shores, a gentle sandy entry, refreshments, playgrounds, boat rentals, Marina Lipno, a pier, cycle paths and many nearby trips.
West Bohemia, Pilsen and the Spa Triangle, Czechia
Trail Park Klínovec: long flow trails, lift access and mountain biking in the Ore Mountains
Trail Park Klínovec is one of Czechia’s best-known bike parks, with the Mapy.com Express chairlift, around 30 km of trails in four difficulty levels, long flow trails Azur, Rubin and Baron, technical sections, bike rental, bike school, service, showers, refreshments and free parking.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Holiday Park Vranovská pláž: campsite by the Moravian Adriatic
Holiday Park Vranovská pláž is a large campsite and recreation area directly by the Vranov Reservoir, with tent pitches, caravan sites, cabins, mobile homes, restaurants, shops, kitchens, beach access, a toboggan, rentals and boat trips.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Vranov Reservoir: the Moravian Adriatic, Vranovská pláž and boats below Bítov
Vranov Reservoir is one of South Moravia’s best-known summer spots, with warm water, Vranovská pláž beach, campsites, boat transport, boat and pedal boat rentals, water sports, wooded shores and trips to Bítov or Vranov nad Dyjí Château.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Pískovna Náklo: a Haná-style Adriatic near Olomouc with clear water and a wake park
Pískovna Náklo is a large flooded gravel-sand quarry between Náklo and Lhota nad Moravou, near Olomouc and Litovel. It offers clean water, grassy-sandy beaches, refreshments, toilets, fishing, paddleboards, wakeboarding and seasonal parking.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Lom Výkleky: clear quarry swimming in Central Moravia with a new paid regime
Lom Výkleky near Olomouc and Přerov is one of the best-known natural swimming spots in Central Moravia, with clear water, rocky banks, diving, refreshments, parking and a paid visitor regime introduced from the 2025 season.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Seč Reservoir: swimming, island views, campsites and trips in the Iron Mountains
Seč Reservoir is one of the most popular summer water spots in the Pardubice Region, with swimming, campsites, pedal boat, rowing boat and paddleboard rental, water sports, fishing, island views, Oheb castle ruins, wooded Iron Mountains shores and trips around Seč, Hoješín and Ústupky.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Slapy: Ždáň and Nová Živohošť – swimming, boats and a classic summer escape near Prague
The Slapy Reservoir is one of the best-known summer escapes from Prague. Ždáň and Nová Živohošť offer grassy and partly sandy beaches, gradual water entry, boat transport, rentals, campsites, refreshments and classic reservoir atmosphere.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Lake Konětopy: a clear sand-quarry lake between Prague, Brandýs and Mělník
Lake Konětopy is a popular flooded sand quarry between Konětopy and Dřísy, with clear water, sandy and grassy beaches, refreshments, toilets, a playground, fishing and a paid area regime without dogs.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Lake Sadská: free sand-quarry swimming with a nudist beach and dogs allowed
Lake Sadská is a former sand quarry near Nymburk and Poděbrady. It offers free swimming, a sandy beach with gradual water entry, grassy and shaded banks, a nudist beach, refreshments, seasonal paid parking and dogs allowed.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Lake Lhota: sandy natural swimming in pine woods near Prague
Lake Lhota is one of the best-known natural swimming spots near Prague, with clear water, sandy and grassy beaches, pine shade, a nudist beach, sports facilities, refreshments and a large car park.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Kamencové Lake in Chomutov: unusual water, city beach and Zoopark trip
Kamencové Lake in Chomutov is an unusual natural swimming area with beaches, a pier, campsite, sports facilities and rental of pedal boats, rowing boats and paddleboards. It works well with a visit to Zoopark Chomutov.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Barbora: clear swimming, diving and beaches near Teplice
Lake Barbora near Oldřichov is one of the best-known natural swimming spots near Teplice, with clear deep water, beaches, Eurocamp facilities, refreshments, a nudist area, diving and water sports.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Most: clear swimming above a vanished city
Lake Most is a large reclaimed lake on the site of the former Ležáky brown-coal mine. It offers free swimming access, free parking, a pebble main beach, food stands, playgrounds, dog beaches, water sports and a 9 km loop around the lake.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Milada: clean swimming in a reclaimed landscape near Ústí nad Labem
Lake Milada is a large reclaimed lake near Ústí nad Labem, created after brown-coal mining. It offers free-style swimming access, pebble beaches, piers, cycling and inline routes, plus wide views of the surrounding hills.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Mácha: Czech summer by beaches, pines and boats
Lake Mácha is one of the Czech Republic’s classic summer destinations, with sandy beaches in Doksy, Klůček and Staré Splavy, boat trips, campsites, attractions and views towards Bezděz Castle.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Biotop Lhotka: chlorine-free natural swimming in Prague 4
Biotop Lhotka is a paid natural swimming area in Prague 4 with biologically filtered water, lawns, changing rooms, showers, refreshments and good public transport access.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Džbán Reservoir: swimming, leisure area and wake park near Divoká Šárka
Džbán is a well-known Prague reservoir near Divoká Šárka. The old northern swimming area should be checked carefully, but the south bank offers a leisure area, swimming, refreshments and Wake Park Džbán.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Biotop Radotín: chlorine-free natural swimming on the edge of Prague
Biotop Radotín is a paid natural swimming area in Prague where water is filtered biologically without chlorine. It suits families, morning swimmers and relaxed summer afternoons.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Hostivař Reservoir: natural swimming in Prague between beach, forest and cycle path
Hostivař Reservoir is one of Prague’s best-known natural swimming spots, with a paid beach, separate nudist beach, snack stands, sports facilities and freer swimming on the opposite bank.