A new urban festival is aiming to become a regular fixture on Prague’s cultural calendar after attracting 1,200 visitors to its first edition in Riegrovy sady. Groovy Market Fest, held on August 1, brought together food, design, music and local brands in a format inspired by European city markets. According to the organizers, around 85% of visitors were tourists or foreign residents of Prague, highlighting the event’s appeal beyond the Czech-speaking audience. The festival will return to Riegrovy sady on September 5, with further editions planned for October, November and December. From Barcelona to Prague Groovy Market Fest was founded by Marek Novák and Veronika Kracíková, a couple with experience in Prague’s food scene and Barcelona’s street-food culture. Their interest in international gastronomy also led them to compete in Spain. In 2025, they won first place in the Cooking The Street competition, where their dish was judged by a professional panel that included chefs Beñat Ormaetxea and Jon Kepa Aurrecoetxea. After returning to Prague, they decided to develop their own event, drawing inspiration from markets such as Barcelona’s Palo Alto Market. The First Edition Food Garden focused on gastronomy, while Palm Street featured local products and handmade goods. The Design...
Czechia has placed ninth among 192 countries in the 2026 Rumavi Global Relocation Index, which assesses destinations based on factors including safety, healthcare, taxation, living costs and opportunities for people considering a move abroad. The country scored 69.9 points in the overall ranking, putting it just outside the top five but ahead of Malta and several larger European economies. Estonia took first place with 72.8 points, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, Portugal and Taiwan. Czechia performed particularly well in the ranking for families, where it placed third worldwide. The index also gave the country strong scores for safety, property rights and climate risk. Within Europe, Czechia ranked fourth overall. Estonia, Portugal and Lithuania were the only European countries placed higher in the general ranking. The results are based on the Rumavi Global Relocation Index 2026, a privately produced ranking designed for people considering relocation as well as investors. Rumavi evaluates 192 countries using 24 indicators grouped into four areas: finance and taxes, livability and health, safety and stability, and settling and opportunity. Czechia scores particularly well for families The index uses different weightings for different types of people considering a move. For families, safety, education, cost of living and healthcare carry...
Summer is already moving on, and Prague’s rooftop season won’t last much longer. August is the time to make the most of the city’s terraces, sunset views and outdoor events before they disappear for another year. Here are six rooftops and terraces worth visiting before autumn arrives. 1. REASON at Masaryčka Eleven floors above Masaryk Station, REASON offers one of Prague’s newest rooftop dining spots, with views over the city and the Zaha Hadid-designed Masaryčka development. This summer, its terrace is also home to the seasonal Frerejean Frères Champagne Bar, serving champagne by the glass, cocktails, oysters and light bites. The menu includes THE REASON KIR, made with herbs grown on the rooftop. This summer: Champagne, oysters and cocktails above Masaryčka. 2. W Prague – ABOVE Rooftop ABOVE Rooftop at W Prague brings a Mediterranean feel to the top of Wenceslas Square. The daily Mediterranean Hour runs from 5 to 6 PM, with two spritzes and a Taste of the Mediterranean platter for CZK 990. Oysters are also served from Thursday to Saturday, alongside a programme of summer events and pop-ups. This summer: Mediterranean Hour, sunset drinks and oysters in the centre. 3. MINUTY Rooftop Terrace The rooftop at Fairmont...
Prague’s Střelecký ostrov will turn into a Brazilian-inspired summer spot this Friday and Saturday, with live music, DJs, food, drinks and a riverside atmosphere. The two-day event will take place from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on both days, bringing Brazilian music and summer energy to one of the city’s most picturesque islands. Visitors can expect live Brazilian music and DJ sets, alongside a selection of food and drinks. The menu will include wine, cheese, Czech dishes, cocktails, frozen margaritas and frozen daiquiris. The event offers a relaxed way to spend the weekend in central Prague, with music, drinks and food overlooking the Vltava. Promote your business to thousands of expats in Prague Find out how.
Beer remains a staple of the Czech shopping basket, but new sales data from online supermarket Rohlík shows that drinking habits are gradually changing. Traditional lagers still dominate, while non-alcoholic beer is recording the fastest growth among the main beer categories. The category has grown by more than a quarter over the past year, with Birell among the brands driving the increase. Birell sales alone are up by almost 20%. Together with flavoured beers and radlers, non-alcoholic beer now accounts for close to one-third of all beer sales on Rohlík. Beer from small and regional breweries is also gaining ground, with sales increasing by more than 11%. The biggest decline is being recorded among craft beers grouped by style, including IPA and APA. This is currently the only major beer segment experiencing a year-on-year drop. Czech brands continue to dominate the market. More than nine out of every 10 beers sold through Rohlík are from domestic brands. Imported beers, however, are growing at a faster rate. Their sales have increased by 18% year-on-year. Beer sales peak at the weekend Friday is the busiest day for beer sales, with roughly twice as much beer sold as on Monday. Friday and Saturday...
A floating swimming pool could be built along the Vltava River in Prague’s Holešovice district, near U Vody Park. Prague 7 City Hall is considering using a section of the waterfront near the Port 7 development for the project. The municipality hopes the pool could be ready within three years, although the cost has not yet been determined. The project is still in its early stages. The district is currently looking into whether it could obtain older or unused pontoons and adapt them to create the swimming facility. One of the main questions is where the pool water would come from. Prague 7 is considering both the Vltava and the municipal water supply. The aim would be to use this data to determine when swimming in the river is considered safe. Čižinský has suggested introducing a simple traffic-light system similar to those used in cities such as Copenhagen and Amsterdam, allowing swimmers to see whether conditions are suitable. According to Čižinský, the Vltava generally has good enough water quality for swimming, although conditions can deteriorate after heavy rainfall. Recent measurements support this concern. Prague hygiene officials have been monitoring the water at Branická beach since the beginning of this year....
Live Nation and PPF Group are forming a joint venture that will operate three of Prague’s major event venues — O2 Arena, O2 Universum and Forum Karlín. The companies plan to invest in the venues and upgrade their facilities, with Live Nation set to hold a 51 percent stake in the new company. The agreement will bring together one of the world’s largest live entertainment companies and PPF, the investment group that owns O2 Arena and O2 Universum through its subsidiary Bestsport. PPF has also operated Forum Karlín, which has been owned by Patria Investment Company since last year. The companies announced the planned partnership in a joint statement. Financial details of the transaction and the amount of the planned investment have not been disclosed. The deal remains subject to the required regulatory approvals. Under the agreement, the new operator will be responsible for the day-to-day running of all three venues, including event planning and programming. The venues themselves will remain under their existing ownership structures, and their names will not change. The partners said they intend to invest substantially in the facilities over the coming years. The aim is to improve conditions for audiences and performers while expanding the...
Czech kettlebell training brand Železná koule has opened its largest location yet at Danube House in Prague’s Karlín district. The new 600-square-metre gym expands the brand’s presence in Prague and comes ahead of the next edition of its flagship Amazing 12 fitness programme. Železná koule has built a community around kettlebell training and coached workouts rather than the traditional self-service gym model. The company says more than 20,000 people have trained through its programmes since its launch. At its Karlín location, members train under the guidance of coaches in small groups. The approach is designed to provide more personal instruction and a structured training environment, rather than simply giving members access to gym equipment. The new location is also the latest venue for the company’s Amazing 12 programme, a 12-week fitness and body transformation course that combines regular training with nutrition guidance and ongoing support. What is the Amazing 12 programme? The programme is aimed at both people who are new to structured strength training and more experienced gym-goers looking for a more organised approach to their workouts. Although the programme itself lasts 12 weeks, participants first complete a preparation week, making 13 weeks in total. During the programme, they...
Prague has become home to the first Martini Terrazza in Central Europe, with the Italian drinks brand opening a new rooftop venue at the Máj Národní department store. The summer terrace is located on the Fly Vista rooftop, offering cocktails, food and views across the Prague skyline. The concept is designed around the Italian aperitivo tradition and is intended as a seasonal meeting place during the summer months. Martini Terrazza venues have previously appeared in other European cities and holiday destinations. The Prague location brings the same format to the Czech capital, combining the brand’s drinks with music, themed evenings and social events. The drinks menu includes several Martini-based cocktails, including Martini Bianco Spritz, Martini Fiero & Tonic and the Americano. Visitors can also order non-alcoholic Martini Spritz options, alongside a selection of food designed to accompany the drinks. The terrace is scheduled to remain open throughout the summer season. Martini has been associated with the Italian aperitivo tradition for more than 160 years. In the Czech Republic, the brand is distributed by Coca-Cola HBC Czech Republic and Slovakia. “Prague has become the home of the first Martini Terrazza in Central Europe,” said Kateřina Valoušková, Martini Brand Manager at Coca-Cola...
Just off Old Town Square, past the cafes and the crowds waiting for the Astronomical Clock, sits a museum that started almost by accident. Today, IAM Prague has welcomed well over 1 million visitors from around the world and has held TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for five straight years. From Shopping Malls to Old Town Square The museum wasn’t originally supposed to be a… museum. Co-founder Jakub Bechyně and his partner Patrik Proško had been running a traveling illusion exhibit that moved between shopping malls, renting space for a month at a time before packing up and relocating. It worked, but it wasn’t permanent. Then, in 2017, the owner of a building on Old Town Square approached them with an idea: turn part of it into a museum. The catch was the timeline. They wanted it open in two months. Rather than build something from scratch, the team pulled from what they already had on the shelf, opening with one floor and sixteen exhibits in 2018. The collection has grown to more than 60 pieces since. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Illusion Art Museum Prague (@iamprague) The museum moved to its current location in...
Prague Zoo gets all the attention — and fair enough, it’s consistently ranked among the top zoos in the world — but the city is also full of smaller, low-key spots where kids can get hands-on with animals. These mini farms and forest parks are perfect for a relaxed weekend outing, most are free or nearly free, and several are just a short metro ride from the centre. Here’s our pick of the best small zoos and petting farms around Prague. 1. Milíčovský dvůr – Prague 11 Right on the edge of Milíčov forest, this outdoor farm is home to a horse, an ostrich, a fox, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and more. Feed dispensers let kids feed the animals directly, and there’s a sandpit, a wooden playground and a small snack stand on site. Entry costs just 20 CZK. Closed Mondays. 📍 K Milíčovu 100/8, Prague 11 — nearest metro: Háje 2. Chuchle Grove Mini Zoo – Prague 5 Set on a hillside inside the Chuchle Grove nature park, this zoo run by Prague’s city forestry service cares for injured and orphaned wildlife. Expect to see mouflons, deer, wild boar, owls, lynxes and more — though petting isn’t allowed here,...
A new report from the Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR) compares life in Prague with 11 other European cities, following a typical resident’s day—from housing and commuting to work, education, and leisure. Based on verified data collected directly from partner cities, the study highlights both Prague’s strengths and its biggest challenges. Prague Has Some of Europe’s Least Affordable Housing The report found that Prague has the least affordable owner-occupied housing among the cities compared. Buying an apartment requires more than 13 years of gross salary, placing Prague alongside cities such as Barcelona, Munich, and Amsterdam. Unlike many Western European cities, Prague also lacks relatively affordable rental housing. Renting a 60-square-meter apartment costs around 40% of the average salary in Prague. By comparison, the same apartment would consume about 28% of average income in Munich and just 14% in Vienna. Strong Job Market, But Lower Incomes Prague continues to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in Europe, making it relatively easy to find work. However, real incomes remain below those of most Western European capitals. Workers in Munich earn roughly 50% more than those in Prague, while wages in cities such as Copenhagen have grown steadily over the...
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