Prague Travel Blog

Kampa Island is a fabulous retreat from busy Prague. Located on the Malá Strana side of the Vltava River; access is best gained through crossing Legií Most (the bridge across the street from the National Theatre) and walking down Malostranské nábřeží. It can also be reached if you cross Charles...

October is a great time to be in Prague, with lots of festivals and events happening. We’ve highlighted a music festival, a film festival and an art exhibition for you this month, For more information about what’s on, check the Prague Tourism website. Decadence Now! Visions of Excess Galerie Rudolfinum...

No will dispute the fact that Prague’s a pretty cultural place. With its musical heritage alone, culture vultures are in heaven. Museums too aren’t difficult to find, with Dox, Center for Contemporary Art, the Mucha Museum and the Museum of Decorative Arts being a few of the most popular. But there...

Prague through the eyes of its younger generation can be glimpsed until the end of September on Wenceslas Square. A large format photo exhibition, “Look at Life in the City Centre, Young Man” showcases photographs taken by students at the Prague School for Performing Arts. The director of the photography...

In general, I’m a wine girl. When going out with friends, nine times out of ten, I’ll have a nice glass of vino. I do enjoy a well-made cocktail now and again, and my favorite place to sip them is Cloud 9. On the ninth floor of the Hilton Prague hotel, the views are amazing, the décor classy and...

Welcome to autumn! Summer sees some cultural activities slow down in Prague. Come September, the theaters that go dark in July and August flood their stages with new performances. Festivals are springing up everywhere and tourist numbers usually drop a bit. Enjoy the month, and these events! The Apotheosis...

Picnics are best held in parks, but if you are smack dab in the city center and just have to sit on some grass, Prague’s Nová Scena Theater has come through for you. A 430 square meter platform of grass has been created in the square between the Nová Scena Theater and the National Theater, until...

As if the beautiful chateau and gardens in Troja weren’t reason enough to spend a sunny afternoon there, Green Space brings a bit of modern sculpture to the Baroque setting. Troja Chateau was built in 1695 by Count Václav Vojtěch of Šternberk, a member of one of the oldest noble Czech families....

This is the kind of thing we like to discover in Prague – and thankfully, it is becoming more common: Free, outdoor exhibitions! In front of the stunning Rudolfinum and running along side the Vltava River, until August 22, you’ll find a photo exhibit showcasing some of Europe’s most fascinating...

Happy July! In Prague this month? We’ve got a round-up of what’s happening around town. Most theaters go dark in July and August, so no performances at the State Opera House, National Theater and other large venues. No worries though – there should be plenty of fun and sun to keep you occupied...