Municipal Beach Kostelec nad Labem
Městská pláž Kostelec nad Labem
Swimming
Bicycle friendly
A simple sandy river beach on the Elbe, offering free year-round access for relaxation and swimming, with nearby amenities and direct access to a major cycling route.

📜 A simple sandy river beach on the left bank of the Elbe River in Kostelec nad Labem.
🏞️ Offers free access year-round for relaxation and swimming, with natural shade from trees.

Why Go

🌊 Enjoy a natural river beach experience below a large weir and above the road bridge.
🚴‍♀️ Directly accessible via the significant Labská cycling route #2.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children's playground located nearby, next to the football stadium.
🌳 Shade provided by trees along the edges of the beach.
🐕 Suitable for walks and swims with your dog (though leash is recommended in town).

Why Avoid

🐕 Presence of dogs being walked and swimming, with owners sometimes inconsiderate.
🚧 Former swimming pool facilities are no longer in operation.
⚠️ Reports of unpleasant encounters with other visitors, including verbal abuse and threats from some fishermen and youths.

Cost

💰 Free admission.

Hours

🗓️ Open year-round, 24/7.

Getting There

🚶‍♀️ Easily accessible from the town square; head down Přemyslova street towards the Elbe, then turn left at the gas station.
🚴‍♀️ Located directly on the Labská cycling route #2.

Terrain

🏞️ Flat terrain, with options for walking on roads, paths, forest paths, and field paths.

Tags
beachriveroutdoorfreefamily-friendlycycling