Dolany Lock
Zdymadlo Dolany
A lock and weir system on the Vltava river near the village of Dolany, featuring two navigation locks, a three-field weir, and a small hydroelectric power plant. It is a key component of the Vltava waterway.

📜 A historic lock and weir system on the Vltava river.
⚙️ Features two navigation locks, a three-field weir, and a hydroelectric power plant.

Why Go

🚤 Key component of the Vltava waterway, enabling river navigation.
🏗️ See a significant piece of engineering history, completed in 1901.
💡 Learn about the hydroelectric power plant with two Kaplan turbines.
🌊 Experience the unique system of two consecutive navigation locks.
📈 Potential for increased recreational boat traffic in the future.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Primarily a functional structure, not a typical tourist attraction.
🗓️ Scheduled passenger transport is very limited (one pair of services per year).

⏰ Hours

Daily operation from 7:00 to 17:00.
📞 Passage outside these hours (6:30-7:00 and 17:00-18:00) requires direct arrangement with lock staff.

🤝 Managed By

Operated by Povodí Vltavy, státní podnik.

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lockweirtechnical monumenthydroelectric power plantboatingVltava river