Do you want to enjoy your next holiday as a whole family? We\u2019ll tell you which places in the capital are worth visiting with kids. Discover a bit of Czech history, come and see exotic animals, or head out for the best scoop ice cream in Prague!<\/p>\n
Prague Zoo is the 4th best zoo in the world. Your little ones will meet furry (and not-so-furry) friends from all over the planet. They can watch feeding times and take part in quizzes. There\u2019s also a little train running through the zoo that gives tired legs a break. Or take the chairlift\u2014there\u2019s a beautiful view from up there. Of course, you\u2019ll also find snack stands, outdoor seating, and adorable souvenirs.<\/p>\n
Prague has several botanical gardens. The Botanical Garden in Troja features the Fata Morgana greenhouse with tropical butterflies\u2014little ones will love watching them flutter around. At the Botanical Garden of the Faculty of Science (Charles University), kids can see not only rare plants, but also cockatoos that live permanently in the tropical greenhouse. Once a year, there\u2019s even a large exhibition of exotic birds, including beautiful toucans.<\/p>\n
Take inquisitive kids to a museum! Children especially love the National Museum, with its rich collections from many scientific fields, and of course the National Technical Museum, packed with fascinating inventions and means of transport. You\u2019ll find more tips in our article \u201c15 Most Interesting Museums in Prague\u201d.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re visiting Prague during one of the public holidays, definitely stop by a museum\u2014admission is often very affordable. We\u2019ve also written separate tips on how to save money during a trip to Prague.<\/p>\n
At the Sm\u00edchov riverside promenade, events for little ones are held regularly during the season. Check the program and plan your next trip in Prague. There\u2019s a children\u2019s playground nearby, too. You can also come here for an easy stroll or to feed the swans. On the opposite bank\u2014right above the embankment at V\u00fdto\u0148\u2014you\u2019ll find one of the best scoop ice creams in Prague: Puro Gelato.<\/p>\n
Prague isn\u2019t just cars and shopping malls\u2014it\u2019s also a very green city. Set aside an afternoon to relax in nature. You\u2019ll find tips on where to go for nature in Prague on our blog. All parks offer playgrounds, romantic corners, and traditional pubs or snack stands\u2014something parents will appreciate too.<\/p>\n
Pet\u0159\u00edn Lookout Tower and the nearby mirror maze will entertain the whole family. You can take an elevator up to the viewing deck, so you can go without worries even with grandma or grandpa. Under the tower, there\u2019s a permanent exhibition about the history of the place and the Czech Tourist Club. Not far from the tower, you\u2019ll find the mirror maze full of optical illusions. The labyrinth isn\u2019t difficult, so we recommend it even for parents with quite small children.<\/p>\n
Who doesn\u2019t love water fun? Whether it\u2019s summer or winter, Prague has plenty to offer. The most popular destination is Aquapalace \u010cestlice, with 24 slides, a wild river, wave pool, and many other attractions. There\u2019s also an outdoor zone for sunbathing and relaxing. The Sauna World\u2014part of the complex\u2014is also well worth trying.<\/p>\n
\u017dlut\u00e9 l\u00e1zn\u011b is something a bit different: a natural swimming area on the Vltava River. Here, too, you and your kids can have a lot of fun. In season, it\u2019s full of events\u2014children can splash in the paddling pool, play in the small pool, or watch performances in the children\u2019s theatre. More tips on where to go for swimming in Prague can be found in our article \u201c12 Best Swimming Spots in Prague\u201d.<\/p>\n
Try a trip to Chuchelsk\u00fd h\u00e1j, a peaceful, nature-filled place made for families with children. The local Mini Zoo has free entry and showcases animals known from Czech forests\u2014foxes, badgers, deer, owls, or wild boar. The enclosures are designed to be accessible and safe even for small visitors. The area also includes a forest playground and an educational trail that introduces nature in an engaging way to both children and adults.<\/p>\n
For dinosaur lovers, we recommend DinoPark near the O2 Arena\u2014specifically on the roof of the Galerie Harfa shopping centre in Prague. DinoPark offers a unique trip into the past, into the world of dinosaurs. Through a fun and engaging presentation, you\u2019ll learn about the evolution of life on Earth and different species\u2014and kids can even experience palaeontology in practice.<\/p>\n
Want a bit of adventure and adrenaline? Try the Prosek bobsleigh track. It opened in 2003 and operates year-round. The track is 780 metres long, with a total elevation change of 44.5 metres, and a maximum speed of nearly 62 km\/h. After you finish, you don\u2019t have to push the sled back to the start\u2014there\u2019s a lift that automatically takes you back up, right in front of the local pizzeria. You can refresh yourself after the ride or relax on the terrace with views of Prague, surrounding forests, and vineyards. Evening rides under artificial lighting are especially attractive for anyone looking for a great experience.<\/p>\n
Prague is home to the largest jellyfish aquarium in Europe. This unique marine-world exhibition is located on the roof of the Ark\u00e1dy Pankr\u00e1c shopping centre in Prague 4. Across more than 700 m\u00b2, you\u2019ll find up to 38 aquariums with over 30 species of jellyfish. You can see more than 10,000 jellyfish of different shapes and sizes. A highlight is the largest spherical aquarium, officially listed in the Guinness World Records.<\/p>\n
If you want something unusual and mysterious, visit the Prague Planetarium\u2014one of the largest in the world. It\u2019s also unique in the Czech Republic. Cosmorama is the main hall; its dome has a diameter of 23.5 metres and seats 210 people. The dome rises 15 metres above the hall. The projection surface is the largest in the Czech Republic and boasts the highest image resolution in Europe.<\/p>\n
See the most beautiful butterflies in the world right in front of your eyes. Papilonia takes you into a fascinating world where you\u2019ll immerse yourself in the beauty of butterflies, witness the miracle of their birth, and watch their colourful lives. The selection is diverse and includes species from all over the world, with a rainforest environment as their natural habitat. Get ready for a unique experience that pulls you into the magical world of butterfly wings and their stunning colours.<\/p>\n
Papilonia features up to 600 butterflies from 40 different countries. Besides the \u201ccommon\u201d butterflies, you can also see species with wingspans of around 20 centimetres\u2014and sometimes, special events even include true rarities such as Attacus atlas, the largest butterfly in the world.<\/p>\n
The Museum of Fantastic Illusions was created by the most successful Czech illusionist, Pavel Ko\u017e\u00ed\u0161ek. You\u2019ll find this fun museum at Vodi\u010dkova 31, on the 1st floor of Galerie My\u0161\u00e1k, near Wenceslas Square.<\/p>\n
This museum full of entertainment takes you into a fascinating world of amazing optical illusions where every step offers a new perspective on reality. Perfect fun for everyone, regardless of age, with more than 150 interactive exhibits. It\u2019s very easy to reach via Metro lines A and B. It\u2019s open daily, 7 days a week, including public holidays.<\/p>\n
A sweet family experience awaits at the Choco-Story chocolate museum, located just a short walk from Old Town Square. Kids and adults will learn about the history of chocolate, its origins, and the journey from cocoa bean to the confectionery counter\u2014in a fun and engaging way.<\/p>\n
The exhibition includes dozens of historic wrappers, tools, and moulds for making chocolate pralines. Children will enjoy tastings, while parents will appreciate the shop next door full of Belgian treats.<\/p>\n
Majaland is a unique indoor amusement park\u2014the largest covered entertainment centre in Bohemia\u2014where you can enjoy up to 12 themed attractions for kids and adults. In the restaurant inside a giant tree, you can grab something tasty, and the toy shop lets you take home favourite characters as a souvenir. Majaland is part of the POP Airport outlet and entertainment centre near Prague Airport.<\/p>\n
You can enjoy attractions like a butterfly carousel, a roller coaster, Vicky\u2019s slide, a dancing flower, or a falling leaf. Majaland is full of fun and excitement, with something for everyone and unforgettable moments of joy and adventure.<\/p>\n
Just a few steps from N\u00e1rodn\u00ed t\u0159\u00edda metro station, you\u2019ll find a true paradise for LEGO fans\u2014the LEGO Museum. Expect hundreds of detailed models from many themed worlds\u2014from Prague Castle to Star Wars spaceships and LEGO City characters. The exhibition is clearly arranged and complemented with interesting facts about the history of the famous bricks. The museum also boasts the largest private LEGO collection in the world, officially recorded in the Guinness World Records.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also a spacious play zone where kids can build their own creations. And of course, there\u2019s a shop with original LEGO sets. Great for children of all ages\u2014and adult fans, too.<\/p>\n
In Prague 10, you\u2019ll find Gutovka\u2014a modern leisure area perfect for an active afternoon with kids. Children can enjoy a large rope playground, a water world with interactive features, mini golf, or a climbing wall. There\u2019s also a skatepark and courts for ball games.<\/p>\n
Gutovka is easy to reach by public transport and offers facilities for parents too: a caf\u00e9, toilets, and shaded rest areas. In summer, it becomes a favourite spot for refreshment and fun\u2014not just for locals. Entry is free; some attractions have a small fee.<\/p>\n
Toulc\u016fv dv\u016fr is an interesting centre for environmental education, made up of a complex of protected historic buildings\u2014such as a Gothic granary, Baroque stables, and a large natural area covering 10 hectares. It includes an orchard, fields, meadows, an alluvial forest, and wetlands. Toulc\u016fv dv\u016fr is located in Hostiva\u0159 (Prague) and offers a wide range of activities through educational, cultural, and community events and clubs.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also an eco-advisory centre, a shop with organic foods, and a small courtyard shop offering various decorations. Each week, you can buy local vegetables, flowers, and ceramics from local farmers and craftspeople.<\/p>\n
Another highlight is the local farm and its \u201cNoah\u2019s Ark\u201d project, where you can learn about traditional Czech breeds of farm animals such as the P\u0159e\u0161tice pig, Czech Red cattle, or Hucul horses.<\/p>\n
Just a few minutes\u2019 walk from Prague\u2019s busy centre, you\u2019ll find a calm green refuge\u2014Children\u2019s Island. This small island on the Vltava is a popular spot for families looking for a safe place to play and relax. The main attraction is a large playground with cable rides, sandpits, and other features that kids of all ages will enjoy.<\/p>\n
The island is easy to reach on foot or by bike and offers plenty of benches and pleasant shade for parents. Thanks to its riverside setting, it\u2019s ideal for a picnic, a relaxing afternoon, or a quick stop during a walk along the riverbank.<\/p>\n
Stay with us\u2014Hotel Golf is located in a quiet area of Prague 5. From here, you\u2019re close to the city centre, nature, and the best swimming spots. We\u2019ve prepared a special offer: Family Accommodation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Families with children will appreciate comfortable family rooms in a quiet part of the hotel\u2014ideal for peaceful rest. Selected rooms can be connected, creating spacious accommodation for up to six people. For the youngest guests, we provide a baby cot; changing tables are available in all hotel restrooms, and you can borrow board games at the reception to make your evening even nicer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you want to enjoy your next holiday as a whole family? We\u2019ll tell you which places in the capital are worth visiting with kids. Discover a bit of Czech history, come and see exotic animals, or head out for the best scoop ice cream in Prague! Prague Zoo Prague Zoo is the 4th best […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":236,"featured_media":1804,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n