A quiet river landing on the Vltava just below the Slapy Dam where historic Prague steamboats tie up long enough for passengers to hike wooded river bluffs, visit a century-old tramp pub, and watch herons work the shallows.
Třebenice is a riverside village on the Vltava just below the Slapy Dam, served by Prague Steamboats (Pražská paroplavební společnost) on their full-day excursion from Prague to the Slapy Dam.
💡 Pro move: This stop is exclusively a day-cruise river destination, not an ocean-going cruise port. Visitors arrive by passenger boat from Prague (roughly a 4-hour upstream sail through the Vrané and Štěchovice locks) and return the same day; the full round trip runs about 9–10 hours.
All vessels use the single Slapy–Třebenice riverside landing below the village — a simple dock with no terminal facilities.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| Prague Steamboats (PPS) | Slapy–Třebenice river landing📍 | Docked |
| Local ferry & small tour boats | Same landing, seasonal📍 | Docked |
The call is short, so pick one focus: a beer at the legendary tramp pub, a hike to the panoramic viewpoint, or both if you move quickly.
A century-old pub in Staré Třebenice that has been the beating heart of Czech tramp culture — the tradition of weekend hiking, camping, and acoustic guitar singing — for generations. Simple food (sausages, pickled cheese, utopenci), cold Czech beer, and an atmosphere that can't be manufactured. Busiest on weekends; visit on a weekday for a quieter experience.
Find Vltava river cruise tours →A demanding but rewarding hike from Třebenice along the Třeblová valley to the Máj viewpoint, which looks down on the Vltava's dramatic meanders cutting through hardened volcanic rock. The full out-and-back from the landing is approximately 16 km; allow 5–6 hours for the round trip, which exceeds a typical port stop. A shorter out-and-back to the ridge (4–5 km) is feasible within the call time.
Find Vltava hiking tours →The Slapy Dam (1949–1955) is a major hydroelectric structure forming one of the Vltava Cascade's key reservoirs. Walk along the reservoir bank to view the dam face and enjoy the wooded shoreline. Herons, cormorants, swans, and — with luck — kingfishers frequent the water here.
Find Vltava dam tours →The Slapy Reservoir is a popular summer swimming destination for Czechs. The banks near the landing offer shingle beaches and calm water for a swim on warm days. No lifeguard; bring your own towel.
Find Slapy reservoir tours →Třebenice is a starting point for forest and riverside walking on the Vltava bluffs — bring good shoes and expect steep, sometimes slippery paths.
A short walk uphill from the river landing into Třebenice village, following the road to the tramp pub. It's the most straightforward use of limited port time.
🗺️ See full route in Maps →From the landing, follow the Třeblová stream valley southeast into the forest toward the Máj Viewpoint. The trail climbs through mixed woodland over volcanic rock. Don't attempt the full 8 km one-way during a short port stop; turn back at the 2–2.5 km mark for a comfortable return to the boat.
📍 Open in MapsClimate normals for Třebenice (Slapy), Bohemia, Czech Republic (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F / 3°C | 28°F / -2°C | 12 |
| Feb | 42°F / 6°C | 29°F / -2°C | 8 |
| Mar | 49°F / 9°C | 33°F / 1°C | 10 |
| Apr | 58°F / 14°C | 39°F / 4°C | 8 |
| May | 66°F / 19°C | 47°F / 8°C | 11 |
| Jun | 75°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 11 |
| Jul | 78°F / 26°C | 59°F / 15°C | 11 |
| Aug | 77°F / 25°C | 59°F / 15°C | 12 |
| Sep | 69°F / 21°C | 52°F / 11°C | 8 |
| Oct | 58°F / 14°C | 44°F / 7°C | 10 |
| Nov | 46°F / 8°C | 36°F / 2°C | 8 |
| Dec | 41°F / 5°C | 32°F / 0°C | 11 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)