Les Království Dam
Přehrada Les Království
Fee required
Water
An architecturally stunning dam on the Elbe River, considered one of the most beautiful in the Czech Republic. This national technical monument offers an exhibition and access to a lookout tower, detailing its history and function in flood protection and power generation.

📜 An architecturally stunning dam on the Elbe River, considered one of the most beautiful in the Czech Republic.
🔍 A national technical monument offering an exhibition and a lookout tower, detailing its history and function in flood protection and power generation.

Why Go

✨ Admire the unique architectural design of one of the most beautiful dams in the Czech Republic.
🏛️ Explore a national technical monument, declared in 1964.
📚 Visit the exhibition in the supervisor's building to learn about the dam's history and operation.
🔭 Ascend the lookout tower (weather permitting) for panoramic views.
🎣 Enjoy recreational activities like sport fishing.
💡 Discover how the dam contributes to flood protection and electricity generation.

Why Avoid

♿ The exhibition building is not wheelchair accessible.
👥 Tours have a limited capacity of 20 people, so reservations are recommended.

⏰ Hours (Exposition)

🗓️ June: Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 - 16:00
🗓️ July - August: Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 - 16:00
🗓️ September: Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 - 16:00
⏱️ Tours run hourly from 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00, with the last entry at 15:30.

💰 Cost (Admission Fees)

🎟️ Basic: 50 Kč
🎟️ Reduced: 20 Kč
👶 Children under 6: Free
💳 Payment accepted on-site by credit card or cash.

⚙️ Technical Details

📏 Dam crest height above foundation: 41 m
📐 Total length of the crest: 218 m
💧 Total reservoir volume: 7,260.5 thousand m³
⚡ Hydroelectric Power Plant: Equipped with two horizontal Francis turbines.

🧑‍💻 Managed By

🏢 Povodí Labe, státní podnik

Tags
damtechnical monumenthistorical sitehydroelectric power plantreservoiroutdoorsightseeingarchitecture