Prague 7 plans floating pool on Vltava in Holešovice

The Prague 7 district council is evaluating a floating swimming pool on the Vltava River near the U Vody park in Holešovice. The project would use reclaimed pontoon sections and could be ready within three years, though the exact cost remains unclear. Officials are deciding whether to fill the pool with river water or municipal supply and have proposed a traffic‑light system to indicate water‑quality suitability, similar to schemes in Copenhagen and Amsterdam.

The council must resolve ownership issues with the Vltava River Basin Authority for the waterfront area adjacent to the Port 7 development. Earlier proposals for a larger floating facility on the riverbank were set aside, and the current plan focuses on a smaller, modular pool that could be built using existing pontoons.