Vajgar Pond in Jindřichův Hradec
Rybník Vajgar v Jindřichově Hradci
Fee required
Water
Parking available
Vajgar Pond is a historic and symbolic centerpiece of Jindřichův Hradec, offering diverse recreational activities from boating and fishing to sunbathing at its reconstructed lido.

📜 A historic pond in Jindřichův Hradec, dating back to 1399 and a symbol of the town.
🏞️ Originally formed from marshes, it features an artificial island built between 1858-1860.

Why Go

🏰 See a prominent symbol of Jindřichův Hradec
🎣 Enjoy fishing in a 49-hectare pond (permits from Czech Anglers' Union)
🚣‍♀️ Rent canoes, rowboats, pedal boats, or SUP paddleboards
🤸‍♀️ Utilize sports facilities like volleyball and tennis courts at the lido
☀️ Relax at the reconstructed lido, "Sluneční louka" (Sun Meadow)
🚶‍♀️ Easy 3-minute walk from the town square to the lido

Why Avoid

⚠️ Lido not suitable for swimming due to water quality
🚫 Fishing prohibited in the "Severka" section and no casting into lily pad fields
🚤 Boats must be anchored, not attached to poles; motorized vessels are generally prohibited
⛔ Island access is forbidden during the vegetation period (March 31 - November 15)

💰 Cost

  • Pedal boat: 150 CZK/hour
  • Rowboat: 100 CZK/hour

🅿️ Parking

Paid parking is available in the vicinity, for example, near the town square.

🎣 Fishing

Area: 49 hectares, part of "Hamerský potok 1A" revír.
Permits: Issued by Český rybářský svaz (Czech Anglers' Union).
Rules: Boat fishing permitted (anchor 30m from lily pads, 50m from shore).

🚣‍♀️ Boating

Boat rentals are available from May to September, daily from 10:00 to 19:00.
Prohibited areas for vessels include the buoy-marked space near the lido, the rowing club's track during training/races, the "Severka" section, and protected aquatic plant areas.

🏊‍♀️ Swimming

General swimming in the pond is at your own risk. The reconstructed lido is not suitable for swimming due to water quality.

⏱️ Estimated Visit Time

1.0 hour

🏛️ Managed By

Město Jindřichův Hradec (Jindřichův Hradec City) and Český rybářský svaz (Czech Anglers' Union) for fishing.