27 non-touristy things to do in Prague (2026) – by a local
27 non-touristy things to do in Prague in 2026 to help you to experience Prague like a local! Walk away from the crowds and have fun exploring this incredible city in a different way.
Sometimes I go along and do the ‘touristy’ things, but most of the time, I prefer to do the little things, find new hidden gems and take my time walk around the city. By the way, I tend to do this with any place I visit, not just in Prague and always find it to be a great way to travel and explore.
Prague & Me
I lived in Prague for about 8 years when I was growing up before we moved to the Prague suburbs. After that, I’ve continued to visit Prague for day trips, school, university and later for daily commute to my work.
But, I started to see Prague more as a tourist destination, when I moved away to London and for nearly 20 years, I would come to Prague as a ‘tourist’ to visit places that I remembered from when I was growing up.
Now, that I’m back, I love exploring Prague, knowing that I can do the touristy things as well as non-touristy things without feeling like I’m missing out.
How to use my non-touristy guide to Prague
If you’ve never been before and you are coming to Prague for the first time, you probably want to see the most visited attractions, which is absolutely fine.
But if you’ve been to Prague before or you have more time in this amazing city, then I challenge you to pick a couple of suggestions from my list and try them out!
Even if you have just one day in Prague, I promise, you can enjoy exploring the town in a slightly different way!
1. Explore the Prague Castle early in the morning
The photos of Prague Castle in your guidebook will look much different than reality. This is not because the city has somehow changed, but it’s more because, for some reason, most photos in guidebooks are taken without people.
That’s probably to show you the beautiful architecture and to make the photo (and the place) more appealing.
The reality is that Prague Castle is normally very crowded, so one way to escape the crowds is to get up super early and explore the castle grounds before breakfast.
In the warm summer weather, this means starting your walk at 6 am (or early if you want to get up for the sunrise!) and in winter between 7-8 am. The castle grounds are open from 6 am all year round, so you can really arrive early!
On the plus side, you’ll also take the most beautiful photos with the best light possible and even see the sunrise and that can’t be a bad thing!
To start your walk, take the tram number 22 from Malostranska Underground and get off at Pohorelec tram stop (regular day tram time table usually starts at 5 am).
Since it’s super early, I suggest you first get a take away coffee and traditional Czech pastry (or a lovely open sandwich) at ‘Nas Chleb’ bakery, which opens at 7 am. There are more cafes as you walk down, but most of them open a little later at 8 or 9 am.
Walk down the Hradcany area and if you time things right you can hear a beautiful church bells ringing at the whole hour at the Loreta Church Monastery. If you have the time, you can take a little detour to the secluded New World Area and eventually arrive at the Prague castle main gate.
If you fancy another coffee stop, there are also cafes at the Castle Grounds. They are quite touristy, but the cafe at Lobkowicz Palace (the only privately owned palace at the castle) has amazing view from the terrace and if you aim to be there at 10 am for the opening, you’ll be one of the first people in (as everyone else is only just starting the castle rooms tours).
Alternatively, the Mezi Radky cafe at Stenberg Palace (it’s part of a Prague National Gallery) is super friendly, laid back, serves simple sandwiches, soups and cakes and they even roast their own coffee. Plus it’s a social enterprise, that employs people with mild learning disabilities or mental health, so I like to pop in there often to support them.
Afterwards you can walk down down the pretty Nerudova Street to get back to Malostranske Namesti and continue across Charles Bridge following the Royal Coronation route (in reverse!) back to the centre of Prague.
2. Taste the local sweet patisseries & cakes in the Czech style ‘Cukrarna’
Forget the trdelnik pastry sold at every corner in the centre of Prague, which is not Czech or traditional in any way shape or form, and head over to the nearest ‘Cukrarna’ aka Patisserie Shop.
Here you can try real cakes, patisseries and sweets made by traditional Czech bakers and patisserie makers, that Czech people buy as a ‘pudding’ or ‘afters’ for Sunday lunch.
People also often buy them when they go to visit friends or family. My favourite ones are ‘Spicka’ (a delicate chocolate and egg nog cream cake) or ‘Vetrnik’ (the Czech version of a cream-filled choux pastry).
You can also buy traditional ‘Kolace’ which are yeasted cakes filled with fruit, poppy seeds or cheese curd fillings and are absolutely delicious!
The cukrarna’s are practically on every large street slightly away from the centre, but the easiest ones to find are at Vodickova street, just off the Wenceslas Square. Here you have ‘Liberske Lahudky’ (totally down to earth, where local’s shop), Svetozor (great for delicious ice-creams too) or if you want something slightly upmarket try Mysak cukrarna.
3. Take a tram ride through Prague – backwards!
This is totally my favourite thing to do, and I do this all the time! The tram network in Prague is great and you can see the city from the back of a tram carriage.
You can pick up any tram you like or try my tram guide to the best tram routes, including the amazing tram route no.22 which takes you through the centre but also to the more unknown parts of Prague.
Find a tram that has the last seats in the last tram wagon (compartment) facing backwards.
These are either the old types of trams where the last seat is intended for a person with a child buggy. Please be mindful, if somebody actually wants to use it for this purpose, give up the seat and help them as the steps are very high in these kind of trams.
The second type of tram having seats backwards at the back are the new low-level trams where you can sit unrestricted. The windows are also much bigger in these trams and it gives you much better view.
Now for the reason, why I’m making you to do this!
You’ll get the most magnificent view of Prague in a much slower way than if you are sitting the usual way – facing the direction of travel.
It will look like the streets and the beautiful houses are slowly moving away from you and the really far away ones are actually coming towards you. I think it’s some sort of optical illusion, but I love to explore Prague this way.
I also often spot things that I wouldn’t normally – a house sign, a newly painted house or a different street view which will look perfect in a photo!
4. Watch the sunrise from the Virgin Mary statue next to Strahov Monastery
This is one of my absolute favourite things to do in Prague and I don’t think I’ve ever met a tourist who knows about it, which makes it even more special!
Just a short walk from the Strahov Monastery, perched on the very edge of the hill above Smíchov and Malá Strana, there is a beautiful stone statue of the Virgin Mary that looks out across the whole of Prague — and the view from up there at sunrise is honestly one of the most breathtaking things I have ever seen in my life.
You’ll need to get up very early (around 4.30–5 am in the summer months) and the walk up from Újezd tram stop will take about 20–25 minutes, but I absolutely promise you that it is worth every single step.
Take a flask of coffee, wrap up in a warm layer even in summer as it can be chilly up there before the sun comes up, find yourself a quiet spot next to the statue and just watch as Prague slowly wakes up below you in the golden morning light. It’s magical, it’s completely free and it’s the kind of memory that will stay with you long after you’ve come home.
P.S. If you don’t do mornings, come for the sunset – as you can see it from my photo is still a lovely place and the whole Prague gets a beautiful golden glow from the sun setting behind the Petrin Hill.
5. Have a coffee at the Main Train Station
This is really not what you think! If you go up the steps to the old part of the Hlavni Nadrazi train station, which is one of the main train stations in Prague, you will see how amazing the building looked like when it opened back at the end of 19th century.
One side of the old ticket booths is now open as a cafe and there is also a communal piano, that’s often used by locals to practice.
There is also a new bar, that just opened in one of the newly renovated waiting room salons on the other side of the cafe. Just follow the main corridor from the main area to get there. It’s the same fabulous decor, reasonable prices and since it’s new, not a lot of people! Shhh, don’t tell anyone…
Location – Wilsonova Street 80, Prague 1, underground & tram station ‘Hlavni Nadrazi’, trams no. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 14, 23, 25, 26 (walk across the park)
6. See a theatre play
This is a totally fabulous way to visit my favourite theatres in Prague, such as the National Theatre and see a fantastic play at the same time. The National Theatre, the Estates Theatre and the Svandovo Theatre (Smichov, Prague 5) now show some plays with English subtitles.
I’d recommend that you see a Czech play, although you can also see any of the classics like Shakespeare or Moliere. These days I prefer operas and I love being able to follow the story by reading the subtitles.
When you are choosing tickets, I would suggest that you choose a balcony (first row if available). This is because the subtitles are running on a display board that is above the stage, which in a very big theatre is very high.
If your ticket is downstairs in the stalls, you’ll constantly be lifting and tilting your head to read the subtitles and might even miss what’s happening on the stage.
If you are on a budget, the National Theatre, National Opera and the Estates Theatre also sell ‘standing tickets’. These are usually around 190 – 290 CZK and you’ll be allowed to watch the play from a little standing compartment.
There are only about 8-10 people in each (there are 2 areas in each theatre) and they are actually positioned in a good level, so you’ll see and hear really well.
7. Eat local Czech food at the buffet style restaurant
Locals don’t eat out every day and certainly don’t eat in the centre of Prague.
But you’ll find a lot of people eating a hearty lunch in fast-style buffet restaurants, where you can get the main meal for as little as 100 – 150 CZK. And the best thing is that the food is always cooked fresh and the menu changes frequently.
You usually have a choice of 5-6 main meals and you can choose your own side dish. These are always traditional Czech meals or food that was typically eaten during the 1950-1990 period. For example, you are not going to find pizza there, but you might find baked pasta dishes.
My favourite places include Ceska Kuchyne (Czech Kitchen – Cusine – close to Mustek Undeground) open until 8 pm every day, Svetozor (next to the Svetozor cinema and ice cream shop close to Vaclavske Square – open until 3 pm Monday – Friday) or Korunka (Arbesovo Square, Smichov – open until 4 pm – Monday – Friday).
Apart from Ceska Kuchyne, most of these buffet-style restaurants close early in the day and don’t open at the weekends.
When you walk in, the menu is usually in Czech, but the staff might know some basic English to help you to make a choice. If in doubt, just point to a meal that you like the look of.
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8. Walk Across Charles Bridge at Sunrise
If there is one thing I would absolutely insist you do while you are in Prague, it is to get yourself out of bed early and walk across Charles Bridge before the crowds arrive. I know, I know – nobody wants to set their alarm for 5am on holiday, but trust me on this one, it is completely and utterly worth it!
Charles Bridge is one of those places that can feel really disappointing if you visit at the wrong time of day – in the summer months it gets so crowded with tourists, selfie sticks and souvenir sellers that it’s hard to actually stop and appreciate how incredibly beautiful it is. But get there before sunrise and you will have a completely different experience altogether.
In the summer months, aim to arrive at around 4.30 – 5am and in spring or autumn around 5.30 – 6am. You will likely find the bridge almost completely empty apart from a handful of professional photographers who are already there setting up their tripods to capture the most incredible shots of the city waking up – it’s a lovely thing to witness!
I took the photo above on my old camera and kept snapping lots more as the light was changing. It was in early March and I also realised that next time I need to bring an extra warm jumper as it can be surprisingly chilly on the bridge!
9. watch the nutrias at shooters island
There are around 25 nutrias ( large furry aquatic rodents) living on the Shooters Island, one of the best River Islands in Prague. They are great fun to watch as they run from the water up the river banks and back to the river.
You’ll find the Shooting Island entrance on the bridge that crosses the Vltava River opposite the National Theatre (the one with the golden roof).
There are other great reasons to visit Shooters Island. You’ll find the best views of Charles Bridge (the most famous out of all the Prague’s bridges), the Charles Spa buildings and National Theatre and the island is also a great spot to take fabulous photos.
One of my favourite coffee shops (Cocovan) is also there during the summer season, so I always make sure I visit. The coffee shop is run out of a little camper van and you can enjoy your coffee and homemade cake sitting on the old-fashioned iron bed with comfy cushions.
In the evenings (mainly during the summer), there are also free concerts in the open air – just buy a drink, sit down and enjoy the music.
10. Visit a farmer’s market
The most famous farmer’s market in Prague is Smichovska Naplavka which is on Saturdays (8 am -2 pm) and has between 50-100 stalls each week. During the main season Naplavka gets super busy, so I usually head to the other parts of Prague, which all have their own farmer’s markets.
These are usually on Saturdays or Fridays, which is perfect time to buy locally produced food, vegetables, fruits, bread and other food that you can’t really buy in the regular shops. Just don’t forget to bring some cash as not every stall holder will have card reader to take payments.
For example my local farmer’s market at Andel (Smichov, Prague 5) runs on Fridays and always has a gluten-free bakery stall with delicious cakes and bread.
11. Pick up a book at the Palac Knih Luxor bookshop
If you love books, you’ll absolutely love Palác Knih Luxor on Wenceslas Square, which is the largest bookshop in the Czech Republic and a place where locals come to browse, read and spend a very happy hour or two.
The ground floor is dedicated to Czech books, but head downstairs and you’ll find a brilliant selection of English language books, travel guides, maps and magazines.
There is also a lovely little cafe inside, so you can grab a coffee and flick through a book before you decide whether to buy it. It’s a wonderful place to just slow down and soak up a very local, everyday side of Prague life that most people completely miss.
12. Have lunch (or a coffee) at a 1920s style cafe
While you might already have heard of Cafe Slavia (opposite the National Theatre) as one of the historic cafes in Prague to visit, I’m going to suggest a few more that are equally good.
As you walk from the National Theatre, you’ll be able to see first Cafe Slavia, which has recently been renovated and it’s now under a new management. They have kept the old charm of the place with some new additions to the menu and the new brunch menu is pretty impressive.
Next, as you walk away from the Vltava towards Narodni Trida (the National Street), you’ll be able to visit Cafe Louvre, which is slightly smaller and tucked away on the first floor.
The interior is beautiful and elegant and you’ll be able to have breakfast, light lunch or afternoon tea or coffee with a dessert there.
As you carry on walking (still on the same street) towards Wenceslas Square, you’ll be able to see on your right an impressive building of an old insurance company called Adria Palace.
On the top floor, you’ll find Caffe Adria, where you can sit outside on a balcony and enjoy breakfast, light lunch or fabulous desserts, whilst watching people walking by on the street bellow.
13. Go for an ice-cream to Svetozor & eat it at Franciscan Garden
The Svetozor ice-cream (entrance from the Vodickova Street from the Wenceslas Square) is one of my favourite ice cream places in Prague and the one I always go to when I’m in the centre of Prague.
There are at least sixteen different flavours to choose from every day and they often change. My favourite is the Poppy Seeds & Plum, Grapefruit Sorbet or Spicka (which is based on a traditional patisserie cake with egg nog and chocolate). The ice-cream flavours are often labelled just in Czech, but honestly, any flavour you choose, you can’t go wrong!
Once you have your ice cream, walk towards the other side of the Svetozor passage and sit in the Franciscan Garden under the beautiful rose bushes to enjoy your delicious ice-cream.
Location: Access from Vodickova Street, tram stop ‘Vaclavske Namesti’, Prague 1, trams 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 14, 23, 24
14. See a Czech Film (with English subtitles)
Several art cinemas in Prague now offer Czech films with English subtitles, which is a great way to experience Czech culture and have something pretty cool to do in the evenings.
You’ll find most of these cinemas in the centre and I usually go to Svetozor (entrance from Vodickova Street off the Wenceslas Square), Lucerna (inside the Lucerna Shopping Passage with access also from Vodickova Street) or Kino Mat (Charles Square).
15. Have a Kofola or local beer at the Letna Beer Garden
Try locally brewed Czech beer or treat yourself to a glass of Kofola, the Czech answer to Coca-Cola, which was invented back in the 1960s and has a wonderfully distinctive herbal, slightly aromatic flavour that is far less sweet than its American original.
When I get together with my friends we usually go to the Letna beer garden kiosk in the wonderful Letna Park, sit under the chestnut trees, catch up and enjoy the beautiful views of Prague below. Just bring in some Czech cash, as the kiosk doesn’t take cards (and the ATM next to it, has super expensive withdrawal charge).
If you fancy, you can carry on walking all the way from Letna Park to Strahov Monastery (the top of the Prague Castle), Petrin Hil and Hunger Wall on the Smichov side of the town. I sometimes do that to ‘get my steps in’ to walk back to my flat.
Location: Letna, Prague 7, easiest access (level walking) is from tram stop ‘Letenske Namesti’, trams 1, 6, 8, 12, 14, 25, 26
16. Watch a local football match at FK Viktoria Žižkov
If you fancy doing something that is completely and utterly off the tourist trail, go and watch a local football match at FK Viktoria Žižkov, one of Prague’s oldest local football clubs, founded all the way back in 1903.
The stadium is small, the atmosphere is brilliant and the whole experience feels wonderfully authentic — passionate local fans, affordable tickets, cheap beer and absolutely zero tourists.
It’s the kind of football experience that you simply can’t get at a big Premier League stadium back home and I think that’s exactly what makes it so special. The games are often on Sunday morning and when I went, everyone was super friendly and the were lots of local families enjoying the match.
Check their website or local listings for the match schedule before you visit, as they play in the lower Czech football leagues and the fixtures can be a little unpredictable. The stadium is easy to reach by tram — get off at Victoria Zizkov tram stops in Žižkov (one tram stop after Main Train Station) and walk up the hill slightly, you’ll see the gates from the tram stop, so you can’t miss it.
17. Watch the sunset with a cool drink from the top of Riegrovy Sady park
One of my favourite ways to watch the sunset in Prague is to climb up to the top of Riegrovy Sady park and take a seat on one of the benches or sit on the grass.
There is a little beer garden pub inside the park and you can grab a beer or glass of wine and enjoy the sunset in style! You will see the sun setting behind the Prague Castle and if you fancy staying afterwards you can also check out the park’s concert scene, outdoor music bar and food trucks.
Location: The nearest tram stop is ‘Italska’ at Italska Street – tram numbers 5, 11 or 13. If you don’t mind walking a little further you can also get to the park from Namesti Miru (The Peace Square) – tram or underground or from the Jiriho z Podebrad underground stop.
18. Have breakfast at cafe imperial
I know that having a breakfast in a hotel is not exactly ‘non-touristy’, but this breakfast is a very special one! What could be better than to start the day with a great breakfast at the most glorious art deco cafe in Prague!
You’ll need to get there early as sometimes it can get really busy. The Cafe at the Imperial Hotel is open from 7-10.30 am for ‘walk-in’ breakfast and no reservation is needed.
The buffet style breakfast is 445 CZK per person (children are 219 CZK), but this is no regular hotel ‘buffet style’, this is a lavish spread with different hot and cold dishes, traditional Czech breakfast dishes, pastries, breads, coffee, tea, fruits, granola and anything else you could possibly wish for first thing in the morning.
The staff are always attentive and speak perfect English to make you feel welcome.
Location: Na Poříčí 1072/15, Prague 1, walking distance from ‘Namesti Republiky’ Underground (Republic Square)
19. Visit Prague’s Hidden Vineyards
Did you know that Prague actually has several working vineyards dotted around the city? I know, it surprised me too when I first found out! Some of them are open to the public and the views from them are absolutely stunning.
If you are visiting Prague Castle, keep an eye out for the St. Wenceslas Vineyard which sits right inside the castle grounds. It’s one of the oldest vineyards in Bohemia and most people just walk straight past it without even realising it’s there!
The Machalka vineyard in Prague 8 is a brilliant hidden gem that most tourists never find, which is a shame as it’s a lovely spot with great views over the city and you can actually taste the wines they produce there on site.
My personal favourite though is the vineyard in Grebovka Park (Havlíčkovy sady) in Prague 2. You can sit on the terrace of the beautiful pavilion in the park, have a glass of Czech wine and enjoy the views over the city. It’s a really lovely and peaceful spot, especially on a warm summer evening, and it’s one of those places that feels like a proper local secret.
20. Use public transport to explore the City
One of the best ways to see Prague is by tram. If you have a 24 or 72 hrs ticket, you don’t need to worry about individual timed tickets and you can change underground, bus or tram as many times as you like, because using Prague public transport is very easy.
Even if the weather is not that great outside, you can still explore the city from the warmth of a tram, while looking out from the window.
Your Prague travel pass ticket is also valid on trains within the 0 & P zones (the middle two zones), which means you can explore Prague’s outskirts if you like. You can also use it on the historic Semmering train that runs every Saturday and Sunday from the Main Train Station through the Prokop Valley to Zlicin.
The one or three day ticket is also valid for the Petrin Cable Car at Ujezd (or you’d need to buy a separate 60 CZK ticket), which is a great way to reach the top of Kinsky Garden and walk to the Prague Castle from a different direction (and with great views of the city).
21. Go for a coffee, film, exhibition or listen to a talk at Vnitroblok
I always like having a coffee or a light lunch at Vnitroblok, because it’s such a cool space, created from the backyard workshops of town houses and small courtyards in between.
The main area is taken up by a cosy coffee place, but you can also find a flower shop and independent clothing and shoes boutiques there.
Whenever I visit, there is something new happening, as there is also a tiny cinema, art exhibition area and smaller workshops which are rented by individual artists.
Location: Tusarova 791/31, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice, nearest tram stop is called ‘Delnicka’, tram no. 1, 12, 14, 25
22. Visit the Tram & Public Transport Museum
The history of Prague tram system is fascinating and if you are into old trains or trams like me, you can find real treasures at the Tram Museum.
The museum has over 50 different trams, buses and trolleybuses and an impressive range of displays covering the full history of Prague public transport. Most of these displays are only in Czech, but you can scan the text into Google Translate and get an instant translation into your own language.
The ticket cost 100 CZK and children under 6 years go free. The museum is open all year round, but usually just at the weekends.
If you fancy going on your own guided tour of industrial heritage in Prague, I’ve put together a comprehensive guide to Prague underground history, which is perfect to do if it’s raining.
Location: Patočkova 132/2, 162 00 Praha 6-Střešovice, nearest tram stop Vozovna Stresovice tram no 1, 2, 22, 25
23. Go for a hike in the Divoka Sarka Park
Divoka Sarka valley stretches out from Prague 6 towards the Vaclav Havel Airport and it’s a beautiful valley with woodland, little streams, large lake called ‘Dzban’, outdoor activities, including outdoor swimming, inline skating and walking.
Most paths are well maintained with a proper surface, so you don’t need to have hiking shoes to walk there. You also don’t need a map as there are many information panels around the park and you can’t really get lost.
You can start the walk anywhere, but most people go to the last tram stop on Evropska Street to start or end their walk.
A tram no 20 or a bus (any bus from Veleslavin Underground station, such as 119 trolleybus that goes to the Prague Airport) will take you from the centre to where all the walks start, from the tram stop called ‘Divoka Sarka’.
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24. Listen to the music at ROXY Club Prague
Roxy Club is one of the first clubs I went to in Prague when I was growing up. It’s a cool place, that doesn’t focus on just one type of music, which means, that people from any background and age go there.
Another brilliant thing about this place is that it used to be a cinema, so the space inside is pretty awesome with a large stage and high ceiling.
Location: Dlouhá 33, 110 00 Old Town, Prague 1, closest underground Namesti Republiky (Republic Square)
25. Visit the FataMorgana Greenhouse at the Troja Botanical Garden
A wonderful day out at any time of year, but particularly special in winter or on a grey rainy day, when stepping inside the warm tropical greenhouse feels like a genuine escape from the Czech weather.
Inside, you’ll find a series of beautifully designed areas, each with a different climate and ecosystem, including tropical rainforest and arid desert, filled with rare orchids, carnivorous plants, ancient ferns and a wonderful fish aquarium that children absolutely love.
Several times a year, the botanical garden also releases butterflies into the greenhouses and also organises evening guided tours with night lights. The Fata Morgana greenhouse is part of the large Botanical Garden in Troja, so you can make it into a whole day out, by visiting the rest of the garden too, including St. Clara’s Vineyard.
Location: Trojská 800/196, 171 00 Praha-Troja, The last stop of 112, 234 buses from Nadrazi Holesovice (underground stop or tram stop)
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26. Go to a concert at the O2 arena
While you are in Prague, it’s always worth checking what is on at the O2 Arena, you might be surprised by who is playing!
I was lucky enough to see the Elton John’s Farewell Tour there a few years ago with my mum, and it was a great night out!
I was also pleasantly surprised that the tickets were very favourably priced and the venue is not as huge as in London and certainly much easier to get there and back (underground Ceskomoravska stop is literary next to the 02 Arena).
I know that international stars regularly include Prague on their European tours, so it’s definitely worth checking out.
Location: Českomoravská 2345/17, 190 00 Praha 9
27. Have fun working out the water games mechanical installations at Malesice Park
This is a brilliant park for all the kids – big or small! The best time to visit is in summer (perfect for a Prague summer heat wave) or a any warm day, as you can get (unexpectedly… ) wet! The water games installations are at the beginning of the Malesice park, with easy access to the bus (Malesice Sidliste stop).
You can easily spend an hour there and then carry on walking into the park itself. There are coffee shops and outdoor exhibitions and other playgrounds for younger children too.
Location: Malešice Park, Prague 10. Take bus number 101, 177 or 261 from Želivského metro station (metro line A – green line) and get off at the Malešice Sídliště stop – the water installations and park entrance are right next to the bus stop. The journey takes around 30 minutes from the city centre.
Have a different view of Prague from the Lucerna rooftops (closed for complete refurbishment – re-open 2027 – TBC)
The Lucerna rooftops are currently closed for a complete refurbishment and will remain closed for a another year (at least). I’m leaving this entry here, because once they do open, they are going to be a huge hit!
The Lucerna rooftops are usually open in the summer season and usually in the evenings during the later part of the week. The Lucerna rooftops are partially restored and connected together with walkways and steps.
The space is used for various events, art exhibitions or sunset yoga lessons. There are a couple of bars, where you can get a cool drink and just admire the views.
Entrance is 100 CZK and you’ll find access to the rooftops through a small doorway as you enter the Lucerna Gallery.
An extra bonus is that you’ll travel up to the top floor by an old-fashioned open lift which doesn’t stop!
You need to be quick enough to walk in and then step out on the top floor! The lift doesn’t have door and continuously goes around. I think it’s fun to visit just for that!
This is exactly the same like the paternoster lift in the Prague City Hall, where you can ride the lift as part of an organised tour.
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This blog post was originally written on 14 October 2021 and last updated on 10 April 2026
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