Vltavou
The Vltava, known in German as the Moldau, is the longest river entirely within the Czech Republic. It measures about 430 kilometers in length and drains a basin of roughly 28,000 square kilometers. The river rises in the Bohemian Forest (Šumava) in the southwest and travels generally north and east through the Czech lands.
Its course passes notable towns such as Český Krumlov, České Budějovice, and Prague, where the river flows
Hydrology and infrastructure on the Vltava are marked by major engineered works. Lipno Reservoir on the upper
Cultural significance is strong in Czech history and art. The river features prominently in Bedřich Smetana’s