Kralupy nad Vltavou

Kralupy nad Vltavou is a town in Central Bohemia situated along both banks of the Vltava River. The settlement includes a historic core with administrative buildings, residential areas, and local shops that serve the community.

The town was first documented in 1253 as a small settlement in the region. The construction of the Prague-Dresden railway in 1851 brought rapid growth and transformed it into an industrial center.

The Church of the Assumption and Saint Wenceslaus dominates the town center with its detailed stone carvings and pointed arches. Walking through the streets, you notice buildings from different periods that reflect how the town has grown and changed over time.

The railway station is the main transportation hub with regular connections to Prague and surrounding towns. The town center is easily accessible on foot from the station, making it simple to explore different areas.

A large petrochemical complex has operated in the town for decades and remains a major employer. This industrial facility is among the largest of its kind in the country.

Location: Mělník District

Location: správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Kralupy nad Vltavou

Elevation above the sea: 179 m

Shares border with: Dolany nad Vltavou, Olovnice, Nelahozeves, Veltrusy, Otvovice, Velvary, Holubice, Chvatěruby

Email: mesto@mestokralupy.cz

Website: http://mestokralupy.cz

GPS coordinates: 50.24115,14.31157

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03