Nechranice Reservoir
Přehrada Nechranice
A massive reservoir with the largest dam embankment in Central Europe. It offers clean water for swimming, yachting, and windsurfing.

Přehrada Nechranice is a huge water reservoir located between the towns of Kadaň, Chomutov, and Žatec. It's known for having the largest dam embankment of its kind in Central Europe.

Why go

The water is generally clean and warm, making it great for a swim. It's a top spot in the region for water sports, especially yachting, windsurfing, wingfoiling, and kitesurfing. There's also plenty of space for fishing, and you'll find several campsites and refreshment stands around the shore.

Why avoid

The dam was built during the communist era - it can hardly be called pretty
Some amenities are dated
Beaches are not always clean

Checklist

Some visitors recommend bringing your own snacks and drinks, as the local options might not be the best.

Cost

Entry to the reservoir is free.

Tags
WaterSwimmingBeachSailingWindsurfingKitesurfingFishingWatersportsBoatCampingOutdoorFamily-FriendlyFreeScenicViewpointSummerRelaxingRestaurant