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🇨🇿Prague and Central Bohemia
Back to country: CzechiaPrague, castles, old towns, the Vltava, Kutná Hora, Karlštejn, cafés, museums and the most natural gateway to Czechia.
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Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Biotop Lhotka: chlorine-free natural swimming in Prague 4
Biotop Lhotka is a paid natural swimming area in Prague 4 with biologically filtered water, lawns, changing rooms, showers, refreshments and good public transport access.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Džbán Reservoir: swimming, leisure area and wake park near Divoká Šárka
Džbán is a well-known Prague reservoir near Divoká Šárka. The old northern swimming area should be checked carefully, but the south bank offers a leisure area, swimming, refreshments and Wake Park Džbán.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Biotop Radotín: chlorine-free natural swimming on the edge of Prague
Biotop Radotín is a paid natural swimming area in Prague where water is filtered biologically without chlorine. It suits families, morning swimmers and relaxed summer afternoons.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Hostivař Reservoir: natural swimming in Prague between beach, forest and cycle path
Hostivař Reservoir is one of Prague’s best-known natural swimming spots, with a paid beach, separate nudist beach, snack stands, sports facilities and freer swimming on the opposite bank.
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Prague and Central Bohemia are the classic starting point for Czechia. Prague brings grand architecture, neighbourhood life, cafés, galleries and nightlife, while the surrounding region adds castles, historic towns and river landscapes.
Trips and nature
The region is softer than the Czech mountains, with river valleys, forests, parks and gentle countryside. The Vltava, Berounka and Sázava areas are good for short escapes from Prague.
Food and atmosphere
Prague is one of Europe’s great historical cities, with medieval, Baroque, Jewish, Habsburg, modernist and communist-era layers. Kutná Hora, Karlštejn and Konopiště add strong day-trip appeal.
Transport and stay
Prague has the main airport, excellent public transport and strong rail links. A car is unnecessary in the city but useful for castles, villages and nature outside the main rail routes.