Autumn in Prague

Personally, I think Prague is the prettiest during the autumn season. The temperature drops, the leaves change their colors and outdoor heaters will keep the patios cosy while you are enjoying a glass of mulled wine or punch (mulled wine with fruit or fruit juice).

One of my favorite activities during autumn is a walk through the park. And lucky us: Prague is recently called the world's greenest urban space! There are so many parks and gardens, nature makes you feel like you escape from the busy city.

1. Riegrovy Sady (Prague 2): situated on some former vineyards (very steep, good for an uphill run), with a view over the Prague castle. If you come here to watch the sunset, you will find locals and tourists. One of my favorite beer gardens is located here.

2. Letna park (Prague 7): is one of the biggest parks in the city with a ticking metronome, which was the world's largest monument of Stalin. During summer you can enjoy live music and beer stands.

3. Havlíček Park (Prague 4): this park is displayed in the picture above. Inspired by the Italian Renaissance. Over here, the vineyard is still intact and fully operational, perfect for wine lovers!

4. Stromovka Park (Prague 7): the ‘central park’ of the city, because it’s the biggest park at almost 250 acres. You will find restaurants, ponds, the former ruler’s summer palace and a planetarium here. A great place to go if you want to combine relaxing and sightseeing!

5. Petřín Hill (Prague 1): another vineyard! Going here is quite a climb (320 m), but the views and the five gardens are worth it. Visit the rose garden and the mirror maze if you are in for a unique experience.

6. Divoká Šárka (Prague 6): you can spend hours at this nature reserve, especially if you are looking for activities. The park has an outdoor pool and is perfect for hiking with it’s valleys (amazing views).

7. Wallenstein Gardens (Prague 1): close to the famous Prague castle you wil find these beautiful baroque/renaissance style gardens and the Wallenstein palace. A place that looks like a fairytale and is picture worthy!

8. In my previous post, you’ve probably already read about the islands in the Moldau (Vlatva) river: Strelecky Ostrov, Kampa and Slovansky Ostrov. These islands are perfect for a quiet walk in the park too.