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River Surfing in Prague

One of the most popular activities during the summer months in the Czech Republic is a water rafting. Travel south from Prague along the Vltava river and you will surely see some rafters sailing the Vltava river and camping on the river banks.

Are you a fan of water activities but don’t have a lot of time in the Czech Republic? Or don’t you simply feel like planning a long camping trip? There is certainly something for you as well – river surfing! River surfing is traditionally not so known in the country, but definitely gaining its popularity.

Surfer on the Castle Wave in Brandys – by

Now, when we think of surfing the first thing that comes to mind is the ocean and its huge waves, surfers trying to battle their way through them or to ride on top of them. On the contrary, the river surfing undoubtedly has an advantage for those wanting to practice their surfing skills before taking the trip and surfing the wild ocean waves.

The river waves are constant and to some extent predictable. Learning body movement and posture becomes easier on the river. Good about practicing on river waters is the feeling of travelling fast while in reality you are standing on one spot. It is said that you will be able to stand on board after only 30 minutes of practice!

Visit 叠谤补苍诲媒蝉 nad Labem for your surfing experience

The Wave location in Brandys nad Labem – by

Do you feel like trying the river surfing for the first time? Or are you an experienced surfer who鈥檇 like to get back on board during your trip to Prague? Well, for now, river surfing is not quite available directly in Prague but don鈥檛 lose hope. You sure can get your board ready because the waves are waiting for you just 30-minutes outside of Prague in a small city called 叠谤补苍诲媒蝉 nad Labem (or 叠谤补苍诲媒蝉 as we call it).

To get there, you can take a bus from Prague to 叠谤补苍诲媒蝉. The ride will take something between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the type of the bus. You can contact the wave owners 聽and book your riding experience. Once in 叠谤补苍诲媒蝉, use the day for exploring the city and its little castle! The castle is actually where the owners took the inspiration from and named the first-ever river wave in the Czech Republic ‘Vlna pod Zamkem’ which means ‘The Castle Wave’ (watch video ).

If you don鈥檛 feel like taking the bus by yourself, you can book a tour. Simply go to the and book your river surfing tour there. You can choose to do it online or visit the shop and book your adventure in person.

On the day of your tour, you will meet at the shop, and they will shuttle you directly to the river wave in 叠谤补苍诲媒蝉 nad Labem. You will be able to enjoy the waves, rent the wetsuit and once you鈥檙e done, they will shuttle you back to Prague. The tour is also a good opportunity to meet the fellow-surfers from all over the world.

What to expect from the Vlna pod Zamkem and how it all began

Building the first river wave in the Czech Republic – by PhilB –

The first ever standing wave for river surfing in the Czech Republic – Vlna pod Zamkem – is about 80 cm high and 5 m wide. Its architect Jan Marsik describes it as relatively slow compared to the ocean waves, so it is relatively easy to ride for beginners.

If you have your board, take a 5鈥� 4 or 6鈥� one, ideally fish shaped or a shaped with a fat nose. If you don鈥檛 have your own board you can rent one at the spot. For those of you who have their own board, you should take an older one, as the base for the wave was made from the concrete and your board could easily get some scratches.

As this wave is the first river wave in the country it took Jan Marsik quite some time and energy to build it and to figure out what exactly was needed for the construction. When finally building the wave, the construction broke several times and Jan with his team had to fix the calculations. You can read the full story of Jan Marsik’s endeavours in building the wave .

Indoor surfing as an alternative for rainy and off-season days

Family fun in Surf Arena Prague – by

Are you getting excited but the weather is not so much in favour of an outdoor surfing yet? That is easy to fix! You should explore the in Prague. This facility was build for those keen of surfing and offers different public and private lessons. It doesn’t matter if you are a complete beginner or a pretty advanced rider.

The Surf Arena in Prague offers lessons for a variety of riding levels. You can also choose different options of focus – a body boarding or a stand-up surfing. Most of the lessons are offered half/half 鈥� half of the lesson is dedicated to the body boarding and the second half is dedicated to the stand-up surfing. You however will be able to adjust the focus based on your needs. There is also a family package available, should you decide to turn it into a fun family day!

The Arena is located at the of Prague but easily reachable by public transit. Take an Uber or a Taxi as an alternative to the transit.

There is nothing stopping you now. You can use the river surfing as an opportunity to do something new or to brush up your skills while waiting for the summer. You don’t need any special equipment, just your swimsuit and a towel. Rent the board and the wetsuit on the spot and have fun!