Švihov Reservoir (Želivka)
Vodní dílo Švihov (Želivka)
No swimming
Water
Drinking water
The Švihov Reservoir, also known as Želivka, is the largest water reservoir in the Czech Republic and Central Europe, serving as a crucial source of drinking water for the Central Bohemian region, including Prague.

📜 Largest water reservoir in the Czech Republic and Central Europe.
💧 Crucial source of drinking water for Prague and Central Bohemia.

Why Go

🌊 Witness a monumental engineering marvel built between 1965-1975.
🏞️ Explore the vast dammed lake, extending for 38 kilometers.
🚶‍♀️ Book guided tours of the dam through the 'Vodní dům' (Water House).
🌉 Cross the road bridge on road no. 18 for scenic views.

Why Avoid

🚫 Strict regulations: entry, driving, fishing, and swimming are prohibited around the reservoir.
🏘️ Note the historical impact: several towns and nearly 900 structures were demolished for its construction.

Managed By

🏢 Povodí Vltavy, Holečkova 8, 150 24 Praha 5

Location

📍 Vodní nádrž Želivka, Želivka 257, 257 63 Hulice

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