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.

📜 Historic pond in Jindřichův Hradec, dating back to 1399.
🏞️ Features an artificial island built between 1858-1860.

Why Go

🏰 Prominent symbol of Jindřichův Hradec
🎣 Enjoy fishing in a 49-hectare pond
🚣‍♀️ 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)

Why Avoid

⚠️ Lido not suitable for swimming due to water quality
🚫 Fishing prohibited in "Severka" section and no casting into lily pad fields
⛔ Island access forbidden during vegetation period (March 31 - November 15)
🚤 Motorized vessels generally prohibited
🚧 Educational trail around the pond may be overgrown

Cost

💰 Pedal boat: 150 CZK/hour, Rowboat: 100 CZK/hour.

Hours

🕒 Boat rentals May-September, daily 10:00-19:00.

Parking

🅿️ Paid parking available in the vicinity, e.g., near the town square.

Swimming

🏊‍♀️ General swimming at own risk, lido not suitable due to water quality.

Fishing

🎣 49 hectares, permits from Czech Anglers' Union, boat fishing permitted with rules.