Lipno Bobsled Track: Slideland, Prices, and Tips for Families 2026
Where to Find Slideland
The site is located directly in Lipno nad Vltavou, at Slupečná 301, just a short walk from the central car park. It’s about 100 meters from the car, so you can easily get here even with small children, without having to drag equipment across half the village.
The facility is wheelchair accessible. You can find more information about the site and the bobsled tracks themselves on the website: slideland.cz
Two Tracks, Two Experiences
The Lipno channel bobsled track is the original one: a stainless-steel track roughly 1 kilometer long with twenty-one turns, two tunnels, and several pronounced dips that will lift you out of your seat for a moment. You control your speed the entire time using the brake, so the pace is entirely up to you. It’s the option for more adventurous riders who want to get the maximum adrenaline rush out of the ride.
The Lipno mountain (tube) bobsled track is a newer addition to the site and is built with families and children in mind. You control your speed during the ride using the brake, and the mountain track is also equipped with automatic safety systems and seat belts. Thanks to these safety features, the mountain track is better suited for a parent riding together with a small child. The highlight is two turns of nearly 360 degrees, which give you the feeling of soaring above the landscape from a bird’s-eye view.
The two tracks intertwine with each other, so even while you’re waiting to start one of them, you can watch others enjoying the other one. A tow lift comfortably takes you to the start of both tracks, so no one has to walk their sled up the hill.
Age, Safety, and Who Can Ride Alone
Children from age 3 can ride together with an adult, and alone from age 8. Given the safety features, the mountain track is better suited for riding with small children, while older children and adults will appreciate the independence of the channel track.
The brake is fully in your hands on both tracks, so everyone can adjust their pace to their mood and courage. Boarding the tow lift is simple and even children can manage it, no special skill is required.
Pricing: How the Points System Works
Slideland has a simple but unusual system: instead of paying per ride in crowns, you buy points, with one ride (one person) costing one point. The bigger the points package you buy, the better the price per point.
Prices are indicative and may change during the year. You can always find the current price list on the official Slideland website.
Indicative price list:
- 1 point (1 ride): CZK 120
- 2 points: CZK 200
- 6 points: CZK 600
- 10 points: CZK 900
- 20 points: CZK 1,600
- 40 points: CZK 2,800
In practice, this means that with a package of 40 points, you’ll pay just CZK 70 per ride instead of CZK 120 for a single purchase. Larger packages are generally better value, so if you’re a bigger family or planning to try the track several times in a row, it’s worth buying points in bulk right away.
Opening Hours
The site is open year-round. During the main summer season (July–August), it typically operates from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and outside the season usually from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We recommend checking the current opening hours directly on the site’s website before your visit. Heated tracks allow operation even outside the summer season, so you can go bobsledding in spring or autumn too, when there are also considerably fewer people at the site.
The site is usually quietest on weekday mornings. On weekends and during the main summer season, on the other hand, you can expect lines, especially in the afternoon.
Bobovka Pub and Playground
The site includes the charming wooden Bobovka pub, offering both cooked and grilled food, so you can easily turn your trip into a whole morning or even a whole day without having to sort out lunch elsewhere.
For moments when the kids want a break from bobsledding, the site also has a wooden playground with a trampoline and a slide. It’s a practical addition especially for families with several children of different ages, where everyone can find something to do.
How Long Does a Visit Take?
- 1 ride: approx. 5 minutes
- recommended visit (both tracks, a few rides): 1–2 hours
- with lunch at the Bobovka pub: 2–3 hours
Practical Tips for Your Visit
- buy a larger points package right away, it works out cheaper per ride and you won’t need to go back to the ticket office
- for a morning ride without lines, go on a weekday, expect to wait on weekends
- bring an extra layer, it can be chillier than expected on the tow lift and while waiting
- with small children, choose the mountain track, the channel track is more suited to older children and adults
- combine your visit with lunch at the Bobovka pub to save time you’d otherwise spend driving elsewhere
Where to Stay
Camping Panorama is just a few minutes’ drive from Slideland, right on Lake Lipno. The campsite offers spots for tents and caravans, so after an adrenaline-filled morning on the bobsled track, you have somewhere to return, dry off, and plan your afternoon.
Sources: slideland.cz, lipno.cz
