In the first year of the Friendly City Index, Prague ranked second among Central and Eastern European metropolises. Yet only 13.82% of residents can reach most daily destinations – work, schools, shops, or healthcare – within 15 minutes. The best metropolises in the region remain closer to “30-minute cities.” Young Czechs are closest to the ideal: 34% of those aged 18–24 said they can reach everyday destinations within 15 minutes. Middle-aged people, especially 45–54, scored the worst at 14.7%. Smaller Czech cities outperform Prague. Olomouc (36%), Ostrava (29.7%), and Brno (21.8%) all ranked better in their categories. Compact urban structures and shorter distances explain much of this advantage. Polish cities also dominated the rankings, including Krakow, Szczecin, and Lublin. Among metropolises, Warsaw leads with 15.9%. In other categories: Krakow (30.3%), Split (44%), Rijeka (53.3%), and Zadar (53.6%). Riga ranked worst at 9.8%, while Zagreb scored only 20%. The smaller the city, the better the accessibility Around 10–15% in metropolises, 30% in large cities, 40%+ in medium-sized cities, and over 50% in small cities. Even cities with metro systems like Prague or Bucharest show little improvement, confirming that compactness and urban structure matter more than infrastructure alone. Transport habits In Central...
Autumn in Prague does not have to mean a crowded walk across Petřín or a stroll through Stromovka. Beyond the city’s best-known parks, forests, valleys and protected natural areas offer quieter routes where the changing season can be enjoyed without leaving Prague. Many of these places are also surprisingly easy to reach. A tram, bus or train can take you close to the starting point, making it possible to plan a two- or three-hour walk without a car or a full-day trip. Vinoř Park and the Satalice Pheasantry In northeastern Prague, a marked trail links Vinoř Park with the Satalice Pheasantry through a narrow wooded valley. The landscape is shaped by the Vinořský Stream, sandstone formations and small springs. Along the route, walkers can also come across traces of the area’s history, including rock carvings, the remains of an old hillfort and the entrance to a water cave. The area is especially attractive in autumn, when old oaks and other trees turn yellow and brown. A long avenue between Vinoř and Satalice adds another distinctive feature to the route. The official educational trail is about 3.5 kilometers long and takes roughly two hours. It starts near the Malá Obůrka pond...
Prague 1 now has its first public dog playground, giving dog owners in the city center a dedicated space for exercise and training. The new facility is located on Ludvík Svobody Embankment, next to the Ministry of Transport’s traffic playground and close to Lannov Park. It has been open to the public since September 16. At the center of the site is an approximately 92-meter-long agility course. It includes a tunnel, slalom poles, an A-frame and several jumping obstacles. The playground is freely accessible and does not require prior booking. “Space in the center of Prague is very limited, so we want to use every suitable location to serve local residents,” said Kateřina Klasnová, Prague 1’s deputy mayor responsible for the environment. The playground is currently unfenced, meaning dogs can enter and leave the area freely. Some dog owners raised concerns about the lack of a fence during the opening, and Prague 1 said it would consider adding one. An information board at the site explains the operating rules and provides instructions for using the agility equipment. The playground also has a waste bin and two dispensers containing bags for dog owners to clean up after their pets. Responsibility for...
One of Britain’s most acclaimed contemporary singers, Emeli Sandé, returns to Prague on November 3 for a special live concert at O2 universum. The singer-songwriter will perform her best-known hits alongside music from her latest album, How Were We to Know. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and Ticketportal. Select 2 tickets and enter promo code EXPATPRAGUE at checkout. You’ll only pay for 1 ticket. The offer is valid from 14 to 21 September 2026 for tickets in sectors 102-109, subject to availability. Emeli Sandé’s biggest hits Sandé became an international star with songs including Next to Me, Heaven, Read All About It, Clown and My Kind of Love, combining soul, pop and powerful vocals with deeply personal songwriting. Her debut album, Our Version of Events, became one of the most successful British albums of its era and was the UK’s best-selling album of 2012. It also produced several of her biggest hits and established Sandé as one of the country’s leading vocalists. She further cemented her place in British music history with performances at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the London 2012 Olympic Games. In Prague, fans can expect a set spanning her career, including songs from her...
EU citizens living in Czechia can vote in the country’s municipal elections this October, but those who are not already registered will need to take action before election day. The elections will take place on October 9 and 10, with voters in Prague choosing representatives for both the Prague City Assembly and their local municipal district. EU citizens aged 18 or over who have permanent or registered temporary residence in Czechia can vote in municipal elections. However, they must be registered in the relevant electoral register. Registering to vote The deadline for registration is October 7, but the civic initiative Volby pro všechny recommends registering as soon as possible. Its EU Voter Registration Tool generates the necessary application form and explains how to submit it to the relevant municipal or district office. Registering early also means voters should receive their ballot papers at home before election day, giving them time to understand the unfamiliar Czech voting system. Those who register closer to the deadline will receive their ballots at the polling station. There is also an important option for those who miss the registration deadline. According to Volby pro všechny, EU citizens will have a special possibility this year to...
Prague’s future Metro Line D has taken another step toward becoming a reality, with new preliminary designs released for two stations planned along the route. The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) has presented renderings of the future Náměstí Míru interchange and Nusle station, offering an early look at how the new metro line could change the city’s underground transport network. The images do not represent the final appearance of either station. DPP plans to select the architectural solutions through a two-stage competition, which will focus on the design of the interiors and the public spaces around the stations. DPP intends to organise the competition in two stages, using a workshop format. The winning designs are expected to be selected within 18 months of signing the contract with the competition organiser. Preparations for that contract are currently underway. Náměstí Míru station will connect Metro Lines A and D The future Náměstí Míru station is planned beneath Sázavská Street, approximately 40 metres underground. It will be built using underground mining methods and will feature a single-vault design with an island platform. The new station will be located above the existing Line A station, creating a new interchange between the two metro lines....
The area around Prague’s Nádraží Holešovice station is set for a major redevelopment after the international architectural competition for the site was won by Czech studio Chybík + Krištof. The winning proposal envisions turning the current transport hub and surrounding brownfield into a new urban district, with two public squares, improved connections between public transport services and a new high-rise building designed to become a landmark. The redevelopment covers roughly eight hectares around the station. Its aim is not only to add new buildings, but also to reorganise one of Prague’s important transport nodes and connect it more closely with the surrounding neighbourhood. The competition jury selected the proposal by Chybík + Krištof as the winning design. From transport hub to urban district Nádraží Holešovice is currently one of Prague’s major transport interchanges, but much of the surrounding area has traditionally been used primarily for transport and other infrastructure. The redevelopment is intended to change that. Alongside new construction, the project places emphasis on making transfers between different modes of public transport easier and fully accessible. The project forms part of the wider Nové Holešovice development, which brings together the Prague Public Transit Company and private investors. CPI Property, EP...
Chocolate lovers will have plenty to discover in Prague this October as ČokoFest 2026 returns to Galerie Harfa for three days of tastings, workshops, competitions and sweet treats. The festival will take place from October 16 to 18, 2026, at the shopping center in Prague 9. Admission is free. Now in its 14th year, ČokoFest brings together Czech and international producers, including established chocolatiers and smaller makers. Visitors will be able to sample and buy a wide selection of chocolates and confectionery, including handmade and bean-to-bar products, pralines, cakes, cookies and macarons. The festival will also feature a range of less conventional chocolate and sweet specialties. Among the offerings will be a chocolate fountain, chocolate kebabs, chocolate-covered fruit, as well as chocolate-infused wine and beer. Other products on sale will include jams, liqueurs, syrups, dried fruits, honey products, coffee and tea. Exhibitors from several European countries will join Czech producers, giving visitors the opportunity to discover different chocolate styles and specialties while shopping at international sales stalls. ČokoFest will also feature a program of activities for both adults and children. Visitors can take part in tastings, competitions and creative workshops, while children can enjoy a dedicated zone and entertainment from...
The second edition of the Poznej Vltavu (Get to Know the Vltava) festival will take place across Prague on September 28, 2026. For one day, the banks of the Vltava will host a programme exploring the river from a variety of perspectives. The festival will feature workshops, exhibitions, sports activities, boat trips, and tours of places that are not normally open to the public. Prague’s riverfront embankments and other locations along the Vltava will offer activities for children, adults, and seniors. The festival aims to highlight the Vltava as a natural part of Prague’s urban environment and an important ecological feature, while giving visitors the opportunity to spend a day exploring the river and its surroundings. Experts from a range of fields will discuss the Vltava in its broader context and offer insights into lesser-known aspects of the river. This year’s programme will involve organisations including the Prague Institute of Planning and Development, Prague City Tourism, the Prague City Gallery, the Vltava River Authority, Prague Waterworks and Sewerage Company, the Prague Water Management Company, ROPID, Prague City Forests, the Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic, and many others. The festival area will extend farther along the Vltava this year,...
Prague will hear the roar of Royal Air Force jets on Friday, September 18, when the Red Arrows aerobatic team stages a flypast over the city. Ten BAE Hawk T1 aircraft from the British RAF team are scheduled to pass over the Charles Bridge at around 2:00 PM. The jets will leave smoke trails in the colours of the Czech flag during the display. The formation is expected to approach Prague from the north before reaching the area around Václav Havel Airport. The aircraft will then form an arrow-shaped formation and fly around the western and southern parts of the capital before turning north along the Vltava. The jets are expected to fly at an altitude of roughly 300 metres above the ground. The engines will be clearly audible across parts of the city, although the flypast itself will last only a short time. After passing through central Prague, the formation will turn northeast and continue toward Ostrava. The city is hosting NATO Days, one of the Czech Republic’s largest military and security events, this weekend. The timetable and route could still change because of weather or other air traffic in the Prague area. A similar Red Arrows flypast was...
Prague’s Groovy Market Fest will return to Riegrovy Sady on Saturday, October 3, bringing together food, independent brands, design and live music for its third edition. The one-day event will take place at Energy Pub from noon until 10 p.m. Following two editions held during the summer, the organizers are extending the concept into the autumn, with visitors able to browse local products, eat street food and listen to live music and DJs throughout the day. The market is organised around three main areas. The Food Garden will focus on gastronomy and street food from local businesses, while Palm Street will feature bakeries, artisanal products and other local goods. The Design Zone will bring together fashion, design and products from independent Czech brands. Live performances and DJ sets will run from the afternoon into the evening, providing the musical programme alongside the market stalls. Marek Novák, founder of Groovy Market Fest, said the first two editions helped the team establish the format and identify what visitors respond to. “After two editions, we know exactly what works at Groovy Market Fest: high-quality local brands, good food, and an atmosphere that keeps people coming back,” Novák said. “This third edition is an...
On September 19, runners of all levels can take part in a new running event combining track and park races in one of Prague’s best-known green spaces. There are six different races to choose from, so whether you’re looking for a serious challenge or just want to get out and run, there’s an option for you. Six races to choose from The programme includes six races, ranging from a short family run to a one-hour challenge. The day will begin with the 800m Family Run, designed for young runners and their accompanying adults. There will also be an 800m race on the athletic track, offering participants the opportunity to compete over a short distance in a traditional track setting. For those looking for a longer challenge, the 1 Mile race will take place on the athletic oval. The organisers describe it as a special opportunity to race over the classic distance, with participation limited to a maximum of 30 runners. The 5km Solo Run will offer a more familiar challenge for runners of different experience levels. It is followed by the 4x3km Relay, a team race in which four runners each complete two 1.5km laps. The final event of the...
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