Spring is a beautiful time of year in Prague, as the city comes to life with white and pink colours of different shades from the blossoming trees. You can see them in most parks, gardens, and squares, but some places have more of these trees than others.
This is why I thought it would be useful to have a list of all my 19 favourite places where you can see wonderful blossoming trees, including ornamental sakura cherry trees, edible cherry trees, almonds, magnolia, and apple trees.
If you’re planning to visit Prague in spring, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to see these beautiful tree blossoms and take some great photos too.
I’ve compiled the list, so that you have first the locations that are the closest to the centre of Prague and the main attractions first, but also added my favourite places on the outskirts of Prague.
Best time to see the tree blossoms
Every year is slightly different because it very much depends on how cold the winter weather in Prague is. If it’s cold, the blossom comes later in March, but if it’s a bit warmer the first blossom can start at the beginning of March. For example, I’m here in Prague now (13 March 2024) and the pink cherry blossom is only just starting at Ujezd, whilst the almond trees at the Seminary Garden are already in full bloom.
The cherry and almond tree blossom is first followed by apple blossom and other fruit trees. The blossom peak is around the end of March to mid April, but you can get more trees blossoming well into the early parts of May. After that, you get the wonderful lilac trees in most parks, which are very pretty too.
- Almond Trees – early or mid March til the end of March
- Magnolia Trees – end of March into April
- Japanese Ornamental Cherry (Sakura) Trees – mid-March into April
- Ornamental Japanese quince tree – April
- Cherry Trees & Morello Cherry Tree – edible – late March into April
- Pear and Apple Trees – mid March into April, sometimes early May
- Lilacs, Chestnut Trees – end of April into May
1. Ujezd – lower Petrin Park
The little park in front of the Petrin funicular at Ujezd is the perfect place to start with your cherry tree blossom walk around Prague. There are a few light pink cherry trees and lots of white blossom trees there and they flower for a few weeks at a time.
The best time to visit is early in the morning, not only because the blossom will be at its best, but also because this part of the hill is in a deep shade in the afternoon. There is also a lovely spring flower display in the middle of the park, which then get’s changed seasonally.
Location: Újezd 420/14, 118 00 Malá Strana (tram no. 22 – Ujezd stop)
2. Petrin – Seminary Garden – White Almond Trees
To get to the Seminary Garden, simply follow the paths to your right as you leave the Ujezd funicular building. You will see the trees in front of you and on the side of the hill growing close to the wall where the American Embassy is. It’s quite a steep climb up, but the views are beautiful and you can get a great view of the castle and the churches below.
Location: Újezd 420/14, 118 00 Malá Strana (tram no. 22 – Ujezd stop + few minutes walk
3. Vrtba Garden
Located in the picturesque Lesser Town, Vrtba Garden is a hidden gem amongst the Prague gardens. The garden has several terraced gardens and the middle one has apple trees.
Because these are deliberately kept small, when they blossom in spring they make the most beautiful backdrop to any portrait photography. It’s best to come at the beginning of opening hours in the morning (10 am) as the gardens are on a slope and the afternoon can throw quite deep shadows.
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4. Vojanovy sady
Tucked away behind high walls, you will find the most beautiful garden, which has apple trees, magnolia trees, cherry blossom trees and also lovely spring flower displays. I find that because the garden is secluded, the trees blossom a little later than the same trees elsewhere in Prague.
Location: U Lužického semináře, 118 00 Malá Strana (nearest underground ‘Malostranska’ or tram number 22, 20, 12, 15)
5. Kampa Park
Kampa Island, near the famous Charles Bridge has some amazing deep purple lilac trees, right in the middle of the park. These start to flower slightly later – towards the end of April and through May. You can also see more lilac trees in most Prague streets and parks as these were very popular before 1989 and remain so in the most green areas of Prague.
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6. Grebovka Park
There are lots of cherry trees in the lower part of the Grebovka park and you will also find more trees as you walk up towards the beautiful villa in the centre of the park.
Grebovka park is slightly outside the centre, but it’s definitely worth the trip. You can take the 22 tram from the centre or Prague Castle to the Krymska stop and then walk about 5 minutes to the park.
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7. Riegrovy Park
Just outside the centre of Prague, you can find this wonderful park with quite a few cherry blossom trees in the upper part of the park, where the refreshment stalls are. There is also a pretty spectacular view of Prague from there and my favourite thing is to watch the sunset from there.
If you walk from Jiriho z Podebrad Square Underground station, do take the ‘Na Svihance’ street, which is full of lovely Japanese cherry trees, which blossom in a darker pink colour. The street has 19th-century houses, which make the perfect backdrop to the spring-blossoming trees on the street.
Location: Riegrovy Sady, Prague 2, nearest underground station is Jiriho z Podebrad (and then about 5-8 minutes walk) or it’s about 5-minute walk from the nearest tram stop Italska (tram 11 or 13), but it’s uphill.
8. Letna Park
You will find plenty of different trees blossoming here – from yellow forsythias and white blackthorn bushes on the side of the Letna park as you climb up, to the large magnolia tree just in front of the old site of the Letna funicular, under the Letna Beer Garden benches.
You can also see the most beautiful Japanese quince tree, which has deep pink little flowers. There are a few of these in the middle part of the park as you walk from the beer garden towards the Prague Castle hill.
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9. Stromovka Park
Stromovka Park is perfect for a longer beautiful stroll any time of the year. In spring you can find magnolia trees in the middle of the park close to the lakes. There is also a large flower display in front of the old restaurant and dance hall building.
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10. Church of St. Anthony of Padua
This imposing church at Strossmayerovo Square hides a little secret! When you walk around it, you can see the church is surrounded by cherry trees, which have the most amazing light pink shade.
There is also a little park at the back of the church and plenty of space to take your photos amongst the trees. The best time to visit is in the morning as you will get the sun and the light shining on the back of the church and the cherry trees. I visited in the afternoon and the shade from the surrounding tall buildings was quite harsh to take the best possible photos.
Location: Strossmayerovo nám., 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice (trams 12, 17, nearest underground is ‘Vltavska’ stop)
11. Andel – Smichov
I thought I’d also mention this place, because it has the most amazing light lilac flowering trees which I’ve never seen anywhere else in Prague. The tree is called princes tree or foxglove tree and latin name is Paulownia tomentosa after Russian princes who introduced them into Europe in mid 19th century. This large tree is native to China, but several trees have been planted here in Prague and they are doing really well!
Each spring from the end of March to mid April, I’ve seen the trees come alive with large foxglove like flowers which are lilac in colour. The trees grow in the pedestrian area just outside the underground station where you can also find Friday’s farmer’s markets and both Christmas and Easter Markets too.
Location: Plzeňská Street, 150 00 Praha 5-Smíchov – pedestrian area outside the Andel underground station, trams 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 15. 16.
12. The lesser town cemetery church
This cherry tree is my guide to when the rest of the trees flower in Prague, as I always look up when I walk by to get my tram in the morning. The Holy Trinity Church is part of a historic Lesser Town Cemetery, which is fascinating on it’s own and it’s one of the many hidden cemeteries in Prague, that’s definitely worth visiting.
Location: U Trojice 150 00, 150 00 Praha 5-Smíchov ( tram 9.10, 15, 16, stop Bertramka, one stop from Andel underground station)
13. Jiriho z Podebrad
There are a few cherry blossom trees around the square and also a lot of yellow flowering forsythias at the back of the contemporary Church of the Sacred Heart of the Lord, which stands in the middle of the square. You can also visit the farmer’s market, which is held here most days from the beginning of March and sample some delicious local food, freshly baked bread, cakes and pastries.
Location: nám. J. z Poděbrad, 130 00 Vinohrady, Prague 2 (nearest underground is Jiriho z Podebrad, trams 11, 13)
14. The peace square
There are a few pretty magnolia trees amongst the bushes on the outside of the park around the St. Ludmila Church, where you can get a great view of the church. The square always has an Easter market there in the spring, where you can buy locally produced gifts, freshly baked bread and traditional Easter decorations.
Location: Peace Square – Namesti Miru, Vinohrady, Prague 2 – trams 22, underground ‘Namesti Miru
15. Tresnovka – Cherry Orchard
If you want to make sure that you do get to see a beautiful cherry tree blossoming you can always visit the largest cherry orchard in Prague. There are over 1500 types of different cherry tree varieties growing there. These are the edible type of cherry tree, which means that the blossoms are lightly pink or white (but not really deep pink).
The orchard was originally founded after WW2 and recently renovated and over 400 new cherry trees were planted. You can see quite a lot of the old tree stumps still left in the orchard, but that’s deliberately as the birds use them to nest. If you miss the cherry blossom season in March, you can also visit this orchard in June or July, when the cherries are ready to be harvested and people are allowed to pick them (for free).
You can easily turn a trip to this cherry orchard into a longer afternoon walk – I’ve recently walked it and was surprised at how lovely and green the walk was despite being so close to the town. The orchard is on a hill and you can continue walking towards Hloubetin or carry on following the river Rokytka to Stare Kyje and even further into Pocernice. The walk goes through a mixture of fields, woodland, river banks and quiet paths in the natural reserves. The walk is not marked as such, but you can easily follow it on Google maps.
You can get back to the Prague centre at any point as there are many buses and also trains to take you back. Although it might feel like you are miles away, your Prague day travel card (or the 90 min individual ticket) will be valid on any bus or train in the area.
Location: V Třešňovce, 190 00 Praha 9 (walk up from the last stop ‘Spojovaci’ of tram number 9)
16. Karlin
I’ve also seen quite a lot of different flowering Japanese quince trees around the main Karlin Square and a few flowering trees in the nearby Lyckovo Square. The streets of Karlin are wonderful to walk around any time of the year, but in spring they are particularly lovely.
Location: Karlínské nám. 156/2, 186 00 Praha 8-Karlín
17. Dejvice University Campus
If you’re looking for a less touristy spot to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Prague, Dejvice University Campus in Prague 6 is the perfect spot.
This is one of the most amazing places where you can see the bright pink cherry blossom trees. These are Japanese Sakura ornamental cherry blossoms and they do make the most beautiful backdrop to any portrait photo. The trees were originally planted by the teaching staff at the Prague University of Chemistry and Technology in 1979. They are now mature trees, but are kept pruned down, so that you get the blossom behind you and above you at the same time – it’s quite magical!
If you are a little early, like I was (mid March 2024) and the main cherry trees are not in bloom yet, walk around the corner to Zikova Street (parallel to Technicka Street), where you will find different cherry trees already blossoming.
Location: Technicka Street, Dejvice, Prague 6 – a few minutes walk from Dejvicka Underground Station
19. Troja Castle
The Troja gardens (free to enter) have undergone a lot of renovations in recent years and a lot of the original features of the garden have been restored, including the beautiful wall paintings. There are pretty pink cherry blossom trees in line in front of the chateau, which also has a dark pink colour.
Location: U Trojského zámku 4/1, 171 00 Praha 7
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This blog post was originally written on 14 March 2024 and last updated on 14 March 2024