Mšeno Dam in Jablonec nad Nisou
Přehrada Mšeno v Jablonci nad Nisou
Wheelchair accessible
Central Europe's largest inner-city reservoir, Mšeno Dam in Jablonec nad Nisou, offers diverse year-round recreation, sports, and architectural sights.

📜 Mšeno Dam, also known as Jablonec Dam or 'Jablonec Sea', is Central Europe's largest inner-city reservoir.
🔍 Built 1906-1911, it's a significant technical monument and popular year-round recreational spot.

Why Go

🏊‍♀️ Diverse water sports: swimming, paddleboarding, diving, windsurfing, dragon boating
⛸️ Ice skating in winter
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly with playgrounds, sports fields, in-line track
🚶‍♀️ Admire architectural marvels like the granite dam and 'Udice' sculpture

Why Avoid

⚠️ Cyanobacteria possible in hot weather
🚧 Floating pier unstable, use at own risk
🥶 Water can be very cold
🐕 Dogs prohibited in main reservoir May-August

Tips

🅿️ Parking available along the shore
👮‍♀️ Area patrolled for public order and safety
🚮 Waste bins provided around the dam

Cost

💰 Admission to beaches and sports fields is free.

Hours

🕒 General access 24/7; swimming season June-September with lifeguards and toilet facilities.

Toilets & Amenities

🚽 Nine toilet facilities, some accessible with baby changing tables
🚿 Five outdoor showers
🍽️ Refreshment stands, bistros, changing rooms, lockers available