Vltava River
The name Vltava is of Czech origin, though you may know this river under the German name - Moldau.The springs of the river can be found in southern Bohemia in the Sumava Mountains, about 200 km away from Prague. After coming to the diamond of this region - the town Cesky Krumlov, Vltava continues to Slapy region - a water pond, a popular destination for many Czech people.
After leaving Prague, Vltava joins the Elbe River and streams to the North sea in Hamburg. River Vltava has been a great inspiration for a lot of artists. One of the most beautiful works is definitely the symphony by Bedrich Smetana called Vltava.
In this work, Smetana transforms the flow of the river into melody. One can hear the young streams of the river, going north and becoming a dignified river in Melnik where it joins the Elbe River You can learn more about the Czech composer if you visit the Museum of Bedrich Smetana, located on the bank of the Vltava River.
According to law, the Vltava in Prague has a character of an international water way. On a boat, you can reach Melnik and then Usti nad Labem, Dresden or even Hamburg. Upon request we will be glad to organise such trips for you.
