Outdoor sports and activities in Prague and the Czech Republic

Prague is full of tourist attractions and could be quite tiring for children and adults alike. Why not reward yourself by renting a paddle or row boat so you can see Prague from a different, more intriguing and relaxing angle; the Prague Castle complex and Charles Bridge look fantastic from the river! Spending an hour or two floating on the magical Vltava will definitely create fun-filled memories of the city of a thousand spires. The boat rental kiosks are located on Slovansky Island and are open until 10 p.m. and the boats cost approximately 150 Kč an hour. You can even rent a boat shaped as ...

This sports and leisure center located by the stately flow of the Vltava River in the vicinity of the ancient Vysehrad Castle offers much more than just a unique set of indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Its visitors can enjoy sauna facilities, a sun parlor, a giant outside spiral chute, a paddling pool for children, a gym and a cafe / restaurant. Easily accessible by trams, Podoli has been a popular destination for Prague inhabitants as well as visitors for more than 40 years. Thanks to its attractive location, this sports center is perfect for busy professionals who want to make their lifes ...

Divoka Sarka is a gorgeous park with a wild landscape varied with large rocks, forest, streams and hills, and is located only about twenty minutes from the city center. It is named after the mythical Šarka, a wild and beautiful warrior woman. The park is full of romantic walking trails, some in valleys by trickling streams, others leading up to noble jagged rock lookout points. There is a man-made reservoir, perfect for sunbathing on the rocks or grass, or even for swimming in. In the middle of the park, sits a delightfully clean stream-fed swimming pool, usually fully occupied on hot ...

If you are searching for fun and adrenalin look no further than the Bobsleigh Track! Located a bit off the beaten path in the Prague area of Prosek, the Bobsleigh Track is the perfect place for a fun outing with children and adults alike. The track is 1 km long and features dips, loops and other attractions, it is also possible to ride at night thanks to special track lighting (the night panorama of Prague is gorgeous). This safe attraction can be enjoyed by persons of all ages, children over 8 are able to ride alone, while younger children can accompany adults as each trolley or bobsled fea ...

Located in Letna Park is the pretty Letenský zámeček or the Letna chateau, where you can dine on fine French cuisine, enjoy French wines and simply enjoy the finer things in life, like the French and their savoir vivre - the art of life. What is more, Letenský zámeček also features the French game of Pétanque. What perfect way to relax then to enjoy a game of Pétanque before or after dining in the chateau. Anyone can partake in the game of Pétanque, whether beginners or seasoned professionals; for the competitive players, Letenský zámeček can arrange a professionally managed tournament for up ...

The exceptional Svata Katerina Resort, formerly known as the Svata Katerina Spa is a high standard health and wellness complex offering a chance to escape the rat race and give your tired body and spirit a new spin on life in the vicinity of the town of Pocatky (about 130 km from Prague). With its combination of sport equipment rentals (including among others bicycles, cross-country skis and snow shoes as well as tennis, table tennis, Nordic walking, volleyball, hockey and skating equipment - football field to come in the future), gyms, saunas, steam spa, whirlpools, massage cabins with exte ...

Looking for a different way to tour the city? Why not try a Jazz Boat tour down the winding Vltava? Take in all the city has to offer all the while listening to innovative jazz and enjoying a delicious gourmet dinner with fine wine, Staropramen beer, and tasty cocktails. Jazz Boat offers four 3-course gourmet meals complete with an appetizer, entrée and dessert; you can choose from the Pork, Chicken, Salmon or Vegetarian menus. The international wine list is extensive and you will not be disappointed with the selection. The boarding begins every day at 8 p.m. and departure takes place at 8:30 ...

Located in the municipality of Vysoky Ujezd and situated in the outskirts of Prague, Albatross Golf Resort is conveniently located being both accessible from the city and Ruzyne international airport and offers the perfect golfing escape for lovers of the leisurely sport. This luxurious resort features an eighteen-hole golf course of the highest European standard (current condition of the course - mowing height: Greens, 3.1 mm. Fore greens, 8 mm. Tees, 8 mm. Fairways, 12 mm. Semi roughs, 32 mm), a professional training center, the David Carter Albatross Golf Academy, a sleek clubhouse with ...

Prague is full of tourist attractions and could be quite tiring for children and adults alike. Why not reward yourself by renting a paddle or row boat so you can see Prague from a different, more intriguing and relaxing angle; the Prague Castle complex and Charles Bridge look fantastic from the river! Spending an hour or two floating on the magical Vltava will definitely create fun-filled memories of the city of a thousand spires. The boat rental kiosks are located on Slovansky Island and are open until 10 p.m. and the boats cost approximately 150 Kč an hour. You can even rent a boat shaped as ...

This sports and leisure center located by the stately flow of the Vltava River in the vicinity of the ancient Vysehrad Castle offers much more than just a unique set of indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Its visitors can enjoy sauna facilities, a sun parlor, a giant outside spiral chute, a paddling pool for children, a gym and a cafe / restaurant. Easily accessible by trams, Podoli has been a popular destination for Prague inhabitants as well as visitors for more than 40 years. Thanks to its attractive location, this sports center is perfect for busy professionals who want to make their lifes ...

Divoka Sarka is a gorgeous park with a wild landscape varied with large rocks, forest, streams and hills, and is located only about twenty minutes from the city center. It is named after the mythical Šarka, a wild and beautiful warrior woman. The park is full of romantic walking trails, some in valleys by trickling streams, others leading up to noble jagged rock lookout points. There is a man-made reservoir, perfect for sunbathing on the rocks or grass, or even for swimming in. In the middle of the park, sits a delightfully clean stream-fed swimming pool, usually fully occupied on hot ...

If you are searching for fun and adrenalin look no further than the Bobsleigh Track! Located a bit off the beaten path in the Prague area of Prosek, the Bobsleigh Track is the perfect place for a fun outing with children and adults alike. The track is 1 km long and features dips, loops and other attractions, it is also possible to ride at night thanks to special track lighting (the night panorama of Prague is gorgeous). This safe attraction can be enjoyed by persons of all ages, children over 8 are able to ride alone, while younger children can accompany adults as each trolley or bobsled fea ...

Located in Letna Park is the pretty Letenský zámeček or the Letna chateau, where you can dine on fine French cuisine, enjoy French wines and simply enjoy the finer things in life, like the French and their savoir vivre - the art of life. What is more, Letenský zámeček also features the French game of Pétanque. What perfect way to relax then to enjoy a game of Pétanque before or after dining in the chateau. Anyone can partake in the game of Pétanque, whether beginners or seasoned professionals; for the competitive players, Letenský zámeček can arrange a professionally managed tournament for up ...

The exceptional Svata Katerina Resort, formerly known as the Svata Katerina Spa is a high standard health and wellness complex offering a chance to escape the rat race and give your tired body and spirit a new spin on life in the vicinity of the town of Pocatky (about 130 km from Prague). With its combination of sport equipment rentals (including among others bicycles, cross-country skis and snow shoes as well as tennis, table tennis, Nordic walking, volleyball, hockey and skating equipment - football field to come in the future), gyms, saunas, steam spa, whirlpools, massage cabins with exte ...

Looking for a different way to tour the city? Why not try a Jazz Boat tour down the winding Vltava? Take in all the city has to offer all the while listening to innovative jazz and enjoying a delicious gourmet dinner with fine wine, Staropramen beer, and tasty cocktails. Jazz Boat offers four 3-course gourmet meals complete with an appetizer, entrée and dessert; you can choose from the Pork, Chicken, Salmon or Vegetarian menus. The international wine list is extensive and you will not be disappointed with the selection. The boarding begins every day at 8 p.m. and departure takes place at 8:30 ...

Located in the municipality of Vysoky Ujezd and situated in the outskirts of Prague, Albatross Golf Resort is conveniently located being both accessible from the city and Ruzyne international airport and offers the perfect golfing escape for lovers of the leisurely sport. This luxurious resort features an eighteen-hole golf course of the highest European standard (current condition of the course - mowing height: Greens, 3.1 mm. Fore greens, 8 mm. Tees, 8 mm. Fairways, 12 mm. Semi roughs, 32 mm), a professional training center, the David Carter Albatross Golf Academy, a sleek clubhouse with ...

When the sweltering days of summer set in and you can no longer handle the concrete heat of the city, head to the Slavia Swimming Center, located in the residential area of Vrsovice. The Slavia Swimming Center resembles something out of a 70s movie set with two large pools surrounded by Communist architecture, concrete patios and kiosks selling ice cream, Czech beer, and sausages. But despite this seemingly uninviting facade, the pools are large, cool, clean and very refreshing. During the summer there is a large pool for children and a large deeper pool (50 meters long) for adults, perfect ...

Located in the Barrandov district of Prague, known for the world famous Barrandov Movie Studio is the popular and fun Aquapark Barrandov. This spacious aqua park features an abundance of fun and can easily be an all-day adventure for you and your family or friends. Aquapark Barrandov features three floors of fitness-friendly fun and an outdoor area complete with a swimming pool, paddling pool, playground, beach volleyball, and petanque and sunbathing areas. On the main floor of Aquapark Barrandov you will find the water attractions, including a wading pool for small children with a mini slide, ...

Planning a trip to the Prague Zoo? If you wish to journey there in an unforgettable manner, why not try going by boat? Taking a boat ride to the Troja district of Prague is an exciting way to spend a beautiful day plus you get to sit back, relax and observe Prague from a different perspective during a great 75 minute boat ride, a sure winner for all ages. The departure point for transport to the zoo is the Rašínovo Nábřeží embankment, which is between the Palackého and Jiráskův Bridges (metro station Karlovo Namesti). The boat ride takes you through Prague to the Troja arrival point. This beau ...

The motto of Gutovka, the sport and relaxation area perfect for both children and adults, is "a place where you feel good", a motto which is most certainly true judging from the range of leisure time activities available. You can find this excellent sport and relaxation area for visitors of all ages in Prague 10. Gutovka offers all kinds of activities and you will certainly not be disappointed; there are four beach volleyball courts, an outdoor climbing wall (reputedly the largest of its kind in Central Europe), a small football playground, a multipurpose playground and a large co ...

You may have heard of kiteboarding, but has it occurred to you to test this exciting sport on your own in a popular seaside resort? The popularity of Kiteboarding courses has been rapidly increasing since its beginnings at the end of the 1990s. You can experience kiteboarding courses that are held on the Canary Islands and in Brazil by El Speedo Kiteboarding School. Kiteboarding, sometimes also called kitesurfing, is a water sport that uses the wind to pull a rider through the water on a small surfboard. El Speedo has six years of experience with organizing beginner courses, which guarantees a ...

If you long to learn how to play golf and live in Prague, head to the Golf Hostivař golf area where you can play also on weekdays without having to drive out of Prague. The Golf Hostivař area that aims to bring golf nearer to those who have deemed it inaccessible because of lack of time or financial reasons is located near the Hositvař dam between the city parts of Hostivař and Horní Měcholupy in Prague 10. Golf Hostivař offers a training center (driving range) with both indoor and outdoor teeing grounds, a nine-hole golf academy and a nine-hole golf course where players can improve their ha ...

Sports and free time area FreeStyle Park Modřany in Prague 4 consists of more than 20,000 square meters designated for sports, relaxation and entertainment. In the middle of the greenery on the banks of the Vltava you can play beach volleyball or pétanque, jog, exercise on the river bank or boost your adrenalin in the BMX park. When you run out of energy, you can refresh yourself in the local Port 62 restaurant where you can enjoy great gastronomy and views of the Vltava River. An in-line track and bike route run through the park leading from Podolí to Komořany, which means you can do some ...

If you are attracted to adrenaline sports but at the same time your sense of self-preservation tells you that you should not be doing anything too crazy, then the Hurricane factory in Prague's Letňany is ideal for you. Hurricane Factory offers an unusual adrenaline-charged, yet safe, sport discipline that any physically competent individual over five years old can do. In the safety of a wind tunnel you can try out what it is like to fly and experience a free fall. Professional instructors supervise you at all times. The vertical circular tunnel produced by the Litvínov engineering plant is ...

Strollering, a workout with a stroller, a somewhat different stroll or maternity leave in movement – all of these are ways to call this new activity, the brainchild of a fitness instructor and mother Edita Berková from her need to combine outdoor walking with a baby stroller with a more arduous physical activity. When a mother on maternity leave wants to do something for herself it can be difficult to find someone to take care of the baby or to simply find strength after a strenuous day to do some exercise. However, thanks to strollering an ordinary walk with a baby stroller or a child o ...

Have you longed to try tandem skydiving for a long time or would you like to give this experience as a gift to someone close? Do not wait any longer then and try the services of Sky Service, whose main focus is on providing professional services in the area of parachuting for beginners and advanced alike, as well as on pleasure flights and the organization of team-building events for companies at various airports in the Czech Republic. Sky Service operates the Most airport (located some 100 km far from Prague), it has several airplanes of its own and reliable instructors, who are excellent ...

You can experience a truly extraordinary trip with CorruptTour, a unique travel agency offering an unusual form of tourism. With CorruptTour you can see the places that are connected with corruption, and the Czech Republic is unfortunately not lacking in these. CorruptTour offers “the best of the worst”, as its slogan says and you will definitely be entertained! Altogether three different tours, each presented in English, await curious travelers: a trip to corrupt landmarks of the capital city called The Prague Best of the Worst Tour which takes sight-seers on a totally different ...

Located on the small island of Císařský Ostrov, also called Trojsky Ostrov, which lies just between Stromovka Park and the Troja Chateau grounds with the Prague Zoo just beyond, is the perfect venue for children's horse riding lessons in Prague: the popular Pony Škola. With the more adult-oriented Jezdecká Společnost Císařský Ostrov located just across the street, kids can keep their professional riding goals in sight as they learn to ride ponies and horses in the center of Prague. Activities range from riding out in Stromovka Park on the specially-made horse-paths, or working on grou ...

For the highest-quality dressage riding lessons in Prague, visit the internationally-acclaimed International Dressage Centrum Prague, known as IDC Prague – a training center focused not only on training the horse, but also on training the rider in dressage-style horseback riding in Prague. IDC Prague is the ideal place for both Czech and foreign riders to come to experience the elite training opportunities offered by head trainer Demitrij Črnjač, and to take advantage of his 30+ years of experience in international riding and training dressage at all levels including Grand Prix. ...

Horse riding lessons in Prague for riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced Dressage at the Grand Prix level, are offered by Minarik Dressage. 15 box-stalls, large indoor and outdoor schooling arenas and a careful selection of schooling horses available will ensure the best experience for those looking to take regular horseback riding lessons in Prague or to arrange to board their horse near Prague. Located in Neveklov near Benešov, just on the edge of Prague, Minarik Dressage welcomes horse riders of all levels, and offers everything from basic initial riding lessons for beginner ...

One of the best centers for English-language horse riding lessons in Prague, as well as  showing, eventing, and other horse riding activities, Velkostatek Tetín Equestrian Center is your one-stop shop for all things horseback riding in Prague or its surrounding area. Velkostatek Tetín Equestrian Center offers the perfect range of professional-quality horse stables and facilities, including an all-weather indoor arena with a viewing gallery. This main arena has a sandy footing surface to provide great workouts and soft landings. On the premises you will also find a very useful large ...

If you love cycling, but don't feel like riding an ordinary bike up and down Prague's hilly terrain or the city's lovely yet bumpy cobblestone lanes, why not try an electrical bike ride with Prague By E-Bike? Prague By E-Bike has modern and ecological electric bicycles which enable you a smooth ride on Prague's most uneven lanes and up and down hills without getting out of breath. Two trips with a guide per day are organized. Individual rides take three hours. You start in Kampa in Prague's Lesser Town and ride through fairy tale like streets and along the river. In a short period of time you ...

Want to escape the city? Get more out of Czechia than just the capital city? If so, do not hesitate to contact Prague Active, a company with many years’ experience in organizing one-day hiking tours in beautiful natural reserves, caves, and old castles. You can choose from several carefully planned hikes and biking tours, the majority of them centered in the Central Bohemian Region (with pick-ups in Prague). The Prague Active company is led by Lukáš, a professional wilderness guide who has been working in this field since 2006. Lukáš started out as a guide in New Zealand and Canada, and ...

The Czech Republic is a sporting nation. While walking across the Prague streets, you will observe joggers, bicyclists and footballers playing on the field. When you arrive in Prague, you automatically become a part of the Czech sports culture. There are a lot of options to blend in among the sporty citizens. To follow sports events easily, use some helpful mobile apps. Take a look at the list of such. We also recommend to join sports groups on Facebook.Fitify - A training plan based on your experience, goal and time options. Each workout is adapted to your personal fitness level for the best ...