The Czech Republic captivates visitors with its fairytale castles, medieval towns, and rich cultural heritage. From Prague's stunning architecture to the spa towns of Karlovy Vary and the natural beauty of Bohemian Switzerland, this Central European gem offers diverse experiences for every traveler.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Prague Zoo
One of the world's best-rated zoos spread across a large hillside park in Troja. Home to gorillas, polar bears, komodo dragons, and a free-flight bird aviary. Child-sized car train, chairlift, and children's farm make it a full-day family adventure.
Duration: 4-6 hours
Petřín Tower and Mirror Maze
Prague's miniature 'Eiffel Tower' on Petřín Hill offers 360-degree city views, and the adjacent Mirror Maze delights younger children with distorted reflections and a fun historical tableau. Reached by the scenic Petřín funicular railway.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Aquapalace Praha Water Park
Central Europe's largest water park in Čestlice near Prague, with waterslides, wave pools, lazy river, tropical pools, and family whirlpool areas. Indoor and outdoor sections operate year-round.
Duration: 4-6 hours
Karlštejn Castle Day Trip
Fairytale Gothic castle 30km from Prague, easily reached by train from Smíchov station. The impressive towers, medieval rooms, and Chapel of the Holy Cross decorated with semi-precious stones capture children's imaginations. Walk up through the village to the castle gate.
Duration: Full day
Prague Puppet Museum and Shows
Traditional Czech marionette performances at Říše Loutek (Puppet Kingdom) theater near Old Town Square, with evening Don Giovanni and afternoon children's shows. The adjacent museum displays centuries of Czech puppet tradition.
Duration: 2-3 hours
National Technical Museum
Enormous interactive museum in Letná Park with historic aircraft suspended from the ceiling, vintage cars, locomotives, motorcycles, and hands-on technology exhibits. The aviation hall particularly impresses children of all ages.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Hotel Yasmin Prague
Family-friendly design hotel in New Town with connecting rooms, playful interiors, and central location near Wenceslas Square. Offers family rates and simple but excellent on-site restaurant.
Family features: Connecting rooms available, family room configurations, central location close to tram stops
Prague Marriott Hotel
Full-service hotel near Old Town with spacious family rooms, indoor pool, and reliable quality standards. The on-site restaurant caters to children and the concierge staff are experienced in family logistics.
Family features: Indoor pool, family rooms, babysitting on request, children's menu
Boho Hotel Prague
Boutique hotel near Wenceslas Square with large rooms that comfortably accommodate families, stylish design, and helpful staff experienced with family travel needs.
Family features: Large rooms, central location, good breakfast for children, roof terrace
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Czech pubs and restaurants always have a dětské menu (children's menu) with smaller portions of schnitzel (řízek), pasta, or chicken for $5-8
Smažený sýr (breaded fried cheese with chips) is a universal Czech child-pleaser available everywhere
Cake and pastry shops (cukrárny) are a great reward stop — Czech pastries (kolače, štrúdl, větrník cream puffs) are excellent
Trdelník chimney cake from market stalls makes a perfect on-the-go sweet snack that keeps children happy during sightseeing
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Low-floor trams are stroller-friendly; Prague metro has lifts at most major stations including Muzeum, Můstek, and Florenc
Prague Castle has free entry to the grounds and courtyards — let children run around the Baroque gardens without paying castle interior admission
Visit Petřín Hill by funicular railway (same ticket as regular transport) — children love the ride and the tower views
Book Prague Zoo early in your trip — it's worth a full day and the Troja Château gardens next door are free to enter