Vlny Štvanice
A unique urban water sports park in Prague offering river surfing on a stationary wave and a whitewater slalom course on Štvanice island. The non-profit organization provides lessons, rentals, and a community hub for surfers and paddlers.

📜 A unique urban water sports park in Prague offering river surfing and whitewater sports.
🌊 Founded by paddlers and surfers, it's a non-profit community hub on Štvanice island.

Why Go

🏄 Experience river surfing on a stationary wave, suitable for all levels.
🛶 Train on a whitewater slalom course for kayaking.
🧘‍♀️ Join yoga classes for athletes.
🏋️ Utilize facilities like a gym, shaper's workshop, coworking space, and beach volleyball court.
♻️ Support a sustainable organization powered purely by river's gravitational force.
🗓️ Operates year-round in all weather, except thunderstorms.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Water flow requires a minimum of 3 participants per session.
🔞 Participants under 15 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
🚫 No alcohol or drugs allowed during activities.
🏊 Access to wave and whitewater channel is "wet" (requires swimming a short distance).
👀 Spectators cannot access the wave area directly; viewing from bridge or Hilton platform only.

Cost

💰 River Surfing:

  • Introductory Lesson (mandatory for first-timers): 1000 Kč
  • Session for members (own equipment): 400 Kč
  • Session for non-members: 500 Kč
    🛶 Whitewater Session: 100 Kč
    🧘‍♀️ Yoga for Athletes: 250 Kč
    💳 Multisport Card: Accepted for kayak course and paddleboard rental (not surfing/beach).
    🛠️ Equipment Rental:
  • Surfboard (Softop): 300 Kč
  • Surfboard (Hardtop, experienced): 500 Kč
  • Wetsuit: 300 Kč
  • Neoprene accessories (boots, gloves, hood): 50 Kč each
  • Impact Vest: 100 Kč
  • Helmet: 50 Kč
  • Paddleboard + equipment: 350 Kč
  • Kayak + paddle + spraydeck: 400 Kč
  • Raft: 600 Kč

Checklist

🩱 Bring swimwear to wear under wetsuit (if surfing).
⛑️ Mandatory for surfing: helmet, impact vest, water shoes.
🔗 Surf leash (if used) must be attached from waist up, not ankle.
💪 Good physical condition and swimming ability required.
⏰ Arrive 30 mins early for first surf lesson, 20 mins for regular sessions.

🅿️ Parking

🚗 Limited parking in front of the boathouse.
🅿️ More parking towards the bridge.
🚲 Public transport or bike recommended.

🚿 Toilets

🚿 Main base (Loděnice) has changing rooms, hot showers, and lockers.

📍 Getting There

🗺️ Meeting Point: Loděnice, Štvanice 944, Praha 7.
🚶‍♀️ Access to wave/whitewater is "wet" (requires short swim); exact route shown during first lesson.

🗓️ Hours

🗓️ Operates year-round in all weather, except thunderstorms.
💧 Water flow is scheduled for booked sessions only.

🤝 Managed By

🤝 Non-profit organization "Vlny Štvanice", founded by paddlers and surfers.

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river surfingwater sportskayakingwhitewateroutdoorsportsPraguepaddleboardingyoga