Prague is a historic and exciting city that's packed full of museums, tours, sights and just about anything that the whole family can enjoy together. It's one of the best destinations in Europe for family holidays, so you won't want to miss out on all its offerings.
This city has a rich culture and history, and you and your family can explore it all in a fun and interactive way, though more kid-oriented theme parks are available as well. Whatever your family is interested in, you'll be able to find it here. Check out the best family things to do in Prague.
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Stromovka Park
Relax at a park
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Stromovka Park is a relaxing green space within the Vltava's floodplain where you'll find walking paths, green fields and extravagant gardens. The park dates back to the 13th century when it was established as a game reserve, but it's been a park for a few hundred years now.
When you and your family visit this park, you'll find breathtaking sights all around among the vibrant greenery and serene waters. The park is also maintained as an English landscape garden with intricate designs and gardens present throughout the green space. You'll find it in the Bubenec district.
Locatie: Královská obora, Bubeneč, 170 00 Praha 7, Czechia
Telefoonnummer: +420 236 007 096
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Aquapalace Praha
Splash around in a water park
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Aquapalace Praha is a thrilling water park where you'll find both indoor and outdoor areas that let you enjoy aquatic fun with slides and rides. The water park is divided up into 3 main sections, one of which is a sauna area focused on relaxation that you can enjoy while your kids play on the slides.
The attractions at this water park consist of 12 water slides, including one of the longest in the entire country. You'll also find a long water river, waves, a diving cliff and Jacuzzis. Try it all out for yourself a few miles south-east of the city centre in Cestlice.
Locatie: Pražská 138, 251 01 Čestlice, Czechia
Telefoonnummer: +420 271 104 111
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Lego Museum
Visit a legendary kids' museum
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The Lego Museum in Prague is one of the largest of its kind in the entire world and is a great spot for families to explore and build. You can see a variety of exhibitions detailing the history of Legos and how they became frequently considered the toy of the century.
When you visit this museum, you'll find more than 3,000 unique models along with a store where you can get some legos of your own. You can let your creativity run wild when you visit this museum, which is conveniently located on the south side of Old Town.
Locatie: Národní 362/31, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Openingstijden: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm
Telefoonnummer: +420 777 771 070
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Museum of Senses
Enjoy an interactive exhibition
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The Museum of Senses is a unique attraction where your family can take part in an exhibition that lets you awaken your senses in a new and fascinating way. The exhibits here are often presented in an array of colours with one, in particular, highlighting the potential of colour mixing with red, green and blue.
At this museum, you'll also find the infinity disco room. This incredible attraction is a room in which you'll be surrounded by mirrors along with dancing, colourful lights. You may be interested in the inverted room as well, where you can experience the feeling of walking on the ceiling. It's all located in eastern Mustek.
Locatie: Jindřišská 939/20, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia
Openingstijden: Daily from 10 am to 8 pm
Telefoonnummer: +420 608 213 749
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Petřín Mirror Maze
Traverse a labyrinth
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Petřín Mirror Maze is a fascinating spot for adults and kids alike where you can explore a mirror maze and a history exhibition. The building itself looks more like a small castle than anything else, but you'll find halls of mirrors inside to navigate.
After you've made your way past the mirrors, you'll come across a massive diorama that depicts the battle of the Praguers against the Swedes from 1648. Afterwards, it's more mirrors, though these mirrors are warped and bent, showcasing strange reflections. Try it out in Petrin Park, located west of the city centre across the river.
Locatie: Petřínské sady, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia
Openingstijden: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm
Telefoonnummer: +420 775 400 052
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TOBOGA Fantasy Prague
Find fun in an indoor amusement park
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TOBOGA Fantasy Prague is an indoor amusement park with a variety of attractions mostly geared towards kids but offering adult activities, too. Many of the attractions here involve obstacle courses that your kids can try to traverse, though you'll also find more traditional sections with slides.
The diversity of things to do means your family can find fun no matter how old your kids are. The park also has sections specifically designed for particularly young children. Try it all out for yourself in Chaby, a few miles west of Prague's city centre.
Locatie: Zličín HOME PARK, Skandinávská 141/5a, 155 00 Praha 5, Czechia
Openingstijden: Thursday–Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm, Monday–Wednesdaty from 2 pm to 7 pm
Telefoonnummer: +420 778 545 760
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IMAGE Black Light Theatre
See a unique theatre performance
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IMAGE Black Light Theatre offers a fascinating live performance in which the people on the stage wear colourful outfits among black backgrounds illuminated by blacklight. It first developed in the city in 1959, and it's been a staple of local entertainment ever since.
The creative performances put on here take full advantage of the unique aesthetic, letting you and your kids enjoy a kind of play that you won't be able to find anywhere else. Plus, the performances tend to be about an hour or so long, so it's easy to fit into your itinerary. It's located on the west side of Mustek.
Locatie: Národní 25, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Telefoonnummer: +420 732 156 343
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Prague Venice Boat Tour
Experience Prague from the water
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The Prague Venice boat tour takes you on an aquatic ride around town that features numerous historical sites along the way as well as included food and drink. The tour departs from the Charles Bridge, which is the oldest bridge in the city.
Along the ride, you'll be able to see the iconic Prague Castle and what's known as the Devil's Channel. Plus, food and drink will be provided for you, including options like beer, soda, coffee, ice cream and other snacks. You can try it out along the Vltava in Prague 1.
Locatie: Křižovnická 191/3, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Telefoonnummer: +420 776 776 779
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Children Island
Go to an island playground
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Children Island is an actual island in the river that serves as a park specifically designed for kids, offering playgrounds to enjoy and plenty of seating for adults. If you want to treat your kids to traditional outdoor fun, this is one of the best places in the city to go.
You can get to this island by crossing an arched bridge that's just tall enough for steamboats to fit under. The playgrounds here are state-of-the-art, and you'll find a few artistic sculptures as well. It's all located within the Vltava River by its western riverbank in southern Mala Strana.
Locatie: Dětský Island, Smíchov, 150 00 Praha 5, Czechia
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Prague Planetarium
Let your mind journey to the stars
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Prague Planetarium lets you and your family look into an astronomical projection onto one of the largest planetarium domes in the world, which also features high-tech digital systems. The projection dome here is 23.5 metres high and its surface area measures around 867 metres squared.
Numerous advanced technologies are all working together here to create an unforgettable experience. The illusion of outer space is downright uncanny, and this attraction can be just as educational as it is fun for your little ones. See it all for yourself in Holesovice, north of the city centre.
Locatie: Královská obora 233, Bubeneč, 170 21 Praha 7, Czechia
Openingstijden: Tuesday–Friday from 8.30 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 10.30 am to 9 pm, Sunday from 10.30 am to 7.30 pm, Monday from 8.30 am to midnight
Telefoonnummer: +420 220 999 001
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