Landscape
Study

Wild Vltava

Project name:
The Wild Vltava—River revitalization and the creation of a recreational “heart” of the Troja basin
Location:
Praha 6 – Bubeneč
Praha-Troja
Architect:
Pelčák a partner architekti, s.r.o., ŠINDLAR s. r. o.
Investor:
Capital City of Prague, Povodí Vltavy, státní podnik
Author:
Pelčák Petr, Zdražilová Miroslava, Wagnerová Eva, Šindlar Miroslav, Jágr Josef, Shejbal Jiří
Co-author:
Ullmannová Kristina, Kundrata Marek, Zuzula Jakub
Associates:
Prague Institute of Planning and Development
Typology:
Landscape, Public space
Status:
Study
Project start:
2018 Q3
Project completion:
N/A
Updated:
8/3/2026
Sources:
iprpraha.cz

Site plan of the proposal

Source: IPR Praha

Visualization of an architectural and landscape design

Source: IPR Praha

Visualization of an architectural and landscape design

Source: IPR Praha

Visualization of an architectural and landscape design

Source: IPR Praha
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Site plan of the proposal

Source: IPR Praha

The Wild Vltava Project involves a nature-based revitalization of the Vltava River along Císařský Island, including the widening of the river channel, the creation of new islets, and the construction of a channel through Císařský Island.

The main benefits of the project will be improved flow conditions during floods, enhanced floodplain landscape values, the restoration of natural river processes, and an expanded range of recreational and Education activities. The design will be tested using a mathematical and physical model.

Preliminary project preparation for the “Wild Vltava” project, ensuring a high-quality, multipurpose, proven, pre-negotiated, and feasible solution for the subsequent investment project. The main emphasis will be placed on refining the architectural, landscape, and water management solution with regard to optimizing compensatory flood control measures, improving the hydromorphological and ecological condition of the site, recreational use, property rights, maintenance and care, and the differing interests of the affected parties.

This project is part of the overall concept for the landscape design of Císařský Island and its wider surroundings

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