Prague’s Prosek bobsleigh track has reopened after a CZK 100 million renovation, introducing a second alpine coaster and doubling the attraction’s capacity. Located on Mahalka Hill in the Prosek district, the facility has operated for 22 years. It reopened on Wednesday, October 21, with two tracks supplied by German manufacturer Wiegand. The original track, measuring 700 metres, features a stainless-steel trough in which wheeled carts travel along a concave surface. The new 650-metre track uses the Alpine Coaster 2.0 system, with carts running on a monorail. Both tracks allow riders to reach speeds of up to 45 kilometres per hour. Passengers can regulate their speed using a manual handbrake. The newer coaster also incorporates an automated safety system. Around 2,000 magnetic sensors positioned along the track monitor the location and speed of individual carts. If necessary, induction brakes are activated automatically to prevent collisions or carts leaving the track. Unlike the original ride, the Alpine Coaster 2.0 requires passengers to wear seatbelts. The renovation has also brought improvements to the surrounding facilities, including a new café and an observation deck. A children’s playground and a rooftop relaxation area are still under construction, with completion planned for spring 2027. Prices and...
The Czech Republic’s largest official LEGO Store opened on Thursday, October 22, on Na Příkopě. The two-storey store covers 496 square metres and combines retail space with interactive attractions, creative activities and displays inspired by the Czech capital. Among the features greeting visitors at the entrance are the words “Ahoj Praha” (Hello Prague), a model of a No. 23 tram, and figures depicting a lion, Emperor Charles IV and a traditional Prague lamplighter. The ground floor houses shelves of LEGO sets alongside glass display cases showcasing models and figures. The displays were developed with the involvement of staff at the LEGO factory in Kladno, whose work is also reflected in the store’s custom-built models. The first floor features a Christmas-themed play area where visitors can build their own decorations from LEGO bricks and hang them on a specially prepared Christmas tree. The activity is open to children and adults alike. A separate wall made entirely of LEGO bricks gives visitors the freedom to create their own pictures without following instructions or predefined designs. Visitors who take the stairs to the second floor will find another part of the store’s design. The staircase and surrounding walls feature murals inspired by Prague,...
The Indian community in Prague will gather for an evening of traditional music, dancing and food on Saturday, October 24, as Navratri 2026 returns to Top Hotel Prague. Organized by Bharatiya Gujarati Samaj, the event will celebrate the cultural traditions of Gujarat, a state in western India known for its distinctive music, colourful clothing and energetic folk dances. The programme will start at 5 pm and is open to people interested in Indian culture and traditions. The celebration will feature Garba and Dandiya Raas, two traditional dances closely associated with Navratri festivities in Gujarat. Visitors will also have an opportunity to enjoy Indian food, see traditional clothing and learn more about Gujarati culture. Garba will be one of the main attractions of the event. The traditional Gujarati folk dance is performed in circles, with participants moving rhythmically to music and following a series of coordinated steps. The dance is closely associated with Navratri, a Hindu festival celebrated over nine nights in honour of the goddess Durga and the feminine divine. Dandiya Raas is another traditional dance associated with the festival. Participants dance in pairs or groups while striking decorated wooden sticks together in time with the music. The movements, rhythms...
The Czech Constitutional Court has ruled that income from voluntary sex work is subject to taxation, placing it on the same footing as earnings from other self-employed professions. The decision clarifies that collecting taxes from sex workers does not amount to state approval of the activity. The case concerned a woman who was ordered to pay more than CZK 900,000 in back taxes for income earned from paid sexual services in 2013 and 2014. She challenged the assessment in court, but lower courts upheld the decision of the Czech Financial Administration. She subsequently appealed to the Constitutional Court, Novinky reported. The woman argued that taxing prostitution effectively turned the state into a pimp, pointing to the distinction in Czech law between providing sexual services voluntarily for payment and acting as an intermediary in such activities. While the former is not a criminal offense, procuring or facilitating prostitution in certain circumstances can be punishable under the Criminal Code. The Constitutional Court rejected her argument, ruling that taxation serves a different purpose. According to the judges, the state is not profiting from another person’s labor but ensuring that taxpayers contribute fairly to public finances. The court added that taxation should not be...
Prague’s first public film screening took place on October 18, 1896, at the Hotel U Černého koně on Na Příkopě Street. Organized by the French branch of Thomas Edison’s company, the presentation introduced audiences to moving pictures, a technology that would soon transform entertainment across Bohemia. The screening marked another milestone in a period of rapid technological change that had begun five years earlier. In 1891, Prague hosted the Jubilee Provincial Exhibition, celebrating a century of industrial progress. The event helped reshape the city, leaving behind landmarks including the Industrial Palace, Petřín Lookout Tower and mirror maze. The Hotel That Brought New Technology to Prague The Hotel U Černého koně, or At the Black Horse, was among Prague’s most luxurious establishments in the late 19th century. Its owners, brothers Jindřich and Karel Cífka, were quick to recognize the commercial potential of new inventions. Later in 1896, the hotel introduced another technological novelty, the X-ray machine. The device had been developed by German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, who announced his discovery in December 1895. Initially presented as an attraction, the machine soon acquired medical significance. In January 1897, physician Rudolf Jedlička used it to examine a patient suspected of having swallowed...
Finding a good beer in Prague is rarely a difficult task. Finding the right pub, knowing what a pint costs and deciding where to go next is a different question. For Paulo Dias, that challenge became the idea behind Pintz, a web app built to help people navigate Prague’s rich beer scene. Originally from Portugal, Paulo has spent almost 15 years living abroad, moving between Slovakia and the UK before eventually taking a job in the Czech Republic. He first arrived in the Czech Republic in 2021, spending several months in Opava before moving to Prague in February 2022. Even after the move, he was cautious about settling in. “When I moved to Prague, I wasn’t buying many things for my apartment, because if I moved again, I’d have to pack everything,” Paulo recalls. That changed once his new job became more stable. By the end of the year, he was already thinking about staying. I think the quality of life in Prague is quite amazing. It’s one of the best, if not the best, of the cities I know. I feel good here, I feel at home. That’s why I decided to stay.” Prague’s pub culture Prague’s pub culture...
Prague’s Žluté lázně has opened a new edition of the Story of Lights, a seasonal light park inspired by the city’s medieval history. Running from October 16, 2026, to January 31, 2027, the event features illuminated sculptures, interactive installations and, from November, evening boat trips on the Vltava River. The park takes visitors back to 14th-century Prague during the reign of Charles IV, the Bohemian king and Holy Roman Emperor whose rule helped shape the city’s development. Thousands of LED lights illuminate the grounds after dark, forming a route through displays inspired by the architecture, symbols and history of medieval Prague. Among the installations are illuminated representations of Charles Bridge, Gothic towers, church arches, royal crowns and coronation regalia. The displays reinterpret historical motifs using modern lighting technology. Some installations are interactive, with the organizers targeting families with children as well as adults looking for an evening activity outdoors. The historical theme focuses on a period when Prague underwent major urban development. Charles IV initiated the construction of Charles Bridge, founded the New Town in 1348 and helped establish Prague as an important political, cultural and religious centre in medieval Europe. From November 6, visitors will also be able to...
Prague is expanding its tram network, with five projects now under construction across the capital. Two new projects began in October 2026, extending the network from Malovanka to Strahov and from Libuš to Nové Dvory. Work is also progressing on the tram line across Wenceslas Square, where the tracks have been connected between Vinohradská Street and the junction of Jindřišská and Vodičkova streets. The projects aim to improve public transport connections to developing residential areas and strengthen links with other transport services, including the future Metro Line D. New tram line to connect Malovanka with Strahov Construction of the new tram line from Malovanka to Strahov began on October 5, following preparatory work. The tracks will run along Vaníčkova Street, starting at Bělohorská Street and continuing toward Strahov Stadium. The Malovanka stop will also be modified and moved to a position before the intersection, allowing it to serve trams heading toward Strahov. The existing Stadion Strahov stop, currently used for passengers to disembark, will be renamed Strahov. Tram extension to Nové Dvory will complement Metro Line D Construction of the second new line, extending the tram network from Modřany through Libuš to Nové Dvory, began on October 7, 2026. The...
Prague’s Christmas markets will return in November 2026, with the first stalls opening at Náměstí Míru on November 20. The main markets in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square will follow on November 28, bringing traditional Czech food, handmade decorations and a program of seasonal performances to the city center. Náměstí Republiky follows on November 25, and Tylovo náměstí opens on November 26. The main markets at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square begin on November 28 and continue until January 6, 2027. The other markets close on Christmas Eve, December 24. Here are the opening dates and hours for the main locations. – náměstí Míru — November 20 to December 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – náměstí Republiky — November 25 to December 24, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. – Tylovo náměsti — November 26 to December 24, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Old Town Square — November 28 to January 6, 2027, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. – Wenceslas Square — November 28 to January 6, 2027, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Smaller Christmas Markets Across Prague Several markets open before the main city-center venues and offer alternatives for visitors who want to explore different neighborhoods....
Berlin electronic duo Modeselektor will open the 14th edition of Spectaculare on 3 March 2027, bringing their live show to ROXY alongside new music from their latest album, MDSLKTR Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary will perform a set combining techno, electro, hip-hop and bass music, accompanied by visual projections and lighting. The concert comes shortly after the release of MDSLKTR, an album that revisits the sound and influences that have shaped the duo’s nearly three-decade career. The record follows Classics Vol. 01, a project that revisited material from their early albums Hello Mom! and Happy Birthday! and drew on years of studio recordings and unfinished ideas. With MDSLKTR, Modeselektor return to the sounds that first defined their music, drawing on Berlin rave culture, techno, electro, IDM and hip-hop while continuing to move between genres. Since emerging from Berlin’s underground electronic scene, the duo have built an international following through their studio albums, live performances and collaborations with artists including Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, Tommy Cash, Flohio and Blixa Bargeld. They also formed Moderat with producer Apparat and run the independent record label Monkeytown Records. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Festival Spectaculare (@spectaculare_music) Berlin-based multi-instrumentalist...
Prague’s Holešovice Market will host the fifth annual Día de Muertos festival on November 5, bringing Mexican food, live music, traditional decorations and family activities. The event, organized in cooperation with Jarritos and Nuevo Progreso, will run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Halls 13 and 11 will host a Mexican market and a carnival for children. Visitors can arrive throughout the day, with the food stalls opening at lunchtime. The selection will include Mexican and South American specialties, tortillas, grilled dishes and Jarritos soft drinks. A special beer brewed by Falcon brewery for the occasion will also be available. The food zone will remain open until 10 p.m., giving visitors time to sample different dishes and explore the festival’s other attractions. One of the main attractions will be a traditional ofrenda, or Day of the Dead altar, prepared by the Mexican Embassy. Decorated with photographs, flowers, candles and personal objects, the altar will introduce visitors to the traditions behind the holiday. Día de Muertos is dedicated to remembering deceased family members and loved ones. In Mexican tradition, the holiday celebrates their continuing place in family life and the belief that their spirits return to visit the living. Its customs...
Sticks’n’Sushi will open its first Czech restaurant in central Prague on Wednesday, November 4, introducing its combination of Japanese cuisine and Danish design to the local dining scene. The restaurant will occupy a site on Jungmannovo náměstí in Prague 1. Ahead of the official opening, guests will be able to sample the menu at half price from November 1 to 3. Those interested in attending the preview must register online. Registered guests will then receive a link to book a table for one of the available dates. The menu combines sushi, sashimi and salads with kushiyaki, Japanese-style grilled skewers. The restaurant will also offer set menus intended for sharing, making them suitable for groups. Among the dishes are Beef Tataki, served with miso aïoli, truffle ponzu and crispy Jerusalem artichoke, and the Temaki Setto, which allows diners to assemble their own hand rolls with ingredients including lobster, Wagyu tartare and avocado. Another addition is the Ebi Sando, a sandwich featuring crispy shrimp, truffle and miso aïoli. The Sticks Setto features skewers of Japanese Wagyu beef, Iberian pork, shrimp and miso-marinated black cod, served on a hot stone at the table. View this post on Instagram A post shared...
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