Leisure activities in Prague for solo expats, couples and families
It does not matter if you moved to Prague alone, with family, or beloved partner. The city has a lot to offer to all of you. Bustling nightlife, sports centres, shopping malls, and cultural events sound good for weekdays. During the weekend spend time with a family, walk in the park or take a short trip out of the city. The diverse offer of activities has something interesting for everybody, and it is just up to you to choose the right one.
Things to do alone in Prague
Maybe you are new in the city, or you just need to spend time alone with yourself. Prague offers a wide choice of cultural events and activities, nothing wrong of being a loner, there is always something to do both during weekdays and weekends too. There is a high chance that you will meet people like you and make new friends.
Prague is not only about parties and social life. If you prefer to spend your free time more effectively, you will appreciate libraries and study rooms. A calm place, where to study or read a book, is definitely the Municipal Library or National Library, both are close to Staroměstská metro station.
In case that library is too silent, and you prefer cosy café, here are few tips. It does not matter if you want to study, read a book or reply to some emails. Those places are ideal also for home office, and people who work remotely. Můj šálek kávy, Cafedu, or Kavárna co hledá jméno are well known Prague's café. They are popular amongst digital nomads, so maybe it can be hard to find a table without making a reservation. Paralelní polis, or Vnitroblock are unique places which cannot be described; you must visit them.
Things to do with your family in Prague
The city offers many possibilities for entertaining your kids during their free time. Prague Zoo is a great idea for weekends. It is quite big, in case you want to visit it properly, it will take probably the whole day. That is a perfect place for kids and adults as well! Alternatively, visit a Sea World – home of colourful fish, including sharks.
Every year from February till April occurs Matějská pout. Huge Lunapark is located in Exhibition Ground in Holešovice, the same one where the Sea World is. Your children will love it; there are plenty of attractions ideal for all ages.
During the rainy weather, you could appreciate one of the city's cinema. Both CinemaCity and CineStar have several complexes which are in the shopping malls. The biggest 3D screen has IMAX cinema in Atrium Flora, while OC Nový Smíchov has a spectacular 4D screen.
Things to with friends in Prague
You can also do sport during your free time. In Prague, there are several parks and cycling paths which are ideal for jogging, cycling, or inline skating. Fans of skateboarding could appreciate one of the skateparks, Metronom place at Letná park is also a perfect spot for skateboarding. In the summer, Vltava river can be a good choice for paddleboarding. Do you prefer to relax and enjoy the city's atmosphere? Then, just walk around and explore. Prague is a very green capital with various parks. Vítkov, Parukářka, and Letná have a beautiful view over the city, Riegrovy sady, Vyšehrad is the perfect place where to slow down, lay on the grass, read a book, or do some yoga and meditation.
Notably, women appreciate dozens of shopping malls which are usually open till 9 pm, even on weekends. Spend a whole day shopping, take lunch or break in one of the restaurants there. They are often at a walking distance from the metro station. Palladium is probably the most crowded one, try to explore the other shopping centres around the city. You can even combine a shopping day with cinema and watch an interesting movie.
Prague is a perfect place for parties and social life, regardless of the day of the week it is. Start the evening at Vltava riverside which everybody calls Náplavka. Then, move to one of the clubs, or pubs to taste the best beer produced by Czech breweries.
Things to do with your partner in Prague
Do you have a free evening or weekend and you want to spend pleasant moments with your partner? Make a reservation in a nice restaurant; there are so many around Prague. You can find fancy Asian restaurants, Italian pizzerias, Spanish tapas bars, or local restaurants with traditional Czech cuisine. Many places offer a degustation menu with wine pairing, that can be a great idea for an anniversary celebration or special occasions.
During the winter, you can appreciate a warm sauna or spa centre. For example, Infinit or Saunia are perfect places for couples. Enjoy the moments in the relax zone, participate in the sauna ceremonial and enjoy these beautiful moments together.
