The new Prague tram Škoda 52T has received the Red Dot Award for product design, an international distinction that highlights strong industrial and user-focused design in global manufacturing. The jury evaluated the vehicle’s visual design, functionality and passenger comfort. Škoda Group developed the tram through its internal design team, creating a model tailored specifically for Prague’s public transport system. The aim was to combine a modern visual identity with the practical demands of daily city operation. Particular attention was given to the interior layout, passenger visibility and the distinctive front section of the vehicle, which defines its overall appearance in urban traffic. The design was developed with a focus on usability in dense city conditions. According to the company, the balance between engineering solutions and passenger experience played a key role in the award decision. Tomáš Chludil, head of industrial design at Škoda Group, said the project aimed to merge comfort, safety and visual clarity in a single transport solution, while maintaining a clear identity for the vehicle within the city network. The tram measures nearly 32 metres in length and offers 70 seats. It can carry more than 240 passengers and features a fully low-floor design for easier boarding....
One of Prague’s best-known summer events is set to return to Kampa this July, bringing together French food, wine, music and culture in the heart of the city. From July 14 to 19, Kampa will once again host the annual French Market, bringing six days of regional food, wine, music and cultural events to the heart of Malá Strana.. Now in its nineteenth edition, the event will feature producers and vendors from across France, offering regional specialties ranging from seafood and cured meats to baked goods and sparkling wines. Organizers say this year’s program will place a particular focus on guest appearances and live performances. Among the most anticipated guests is Ferran Sentís Barcia, a finalist in the World Oyster Opening Championship. Visitors will have the opportunity not only to sample fresh oysters but also to watch demonstrations from one of the most respected oyster-opening specialists working today. Seafood will be joined by a wide selection of traditional French products. Visitors can expect to find Jambon Noir de Bigorre, a premium ham aged for two years in the foothills of the French Pyrenees. The No Stress Bakery stand will present saucisson brioche, a classic specialty from the Lyon region, while...
Most restaurant guides try to answer the same question: which restaurant is the best? A new Prague-based project called Voutie is taking a different approach. Instead of ranking restaurants as a whole, it focuses on something much more specific: individual dishes. The idea began with a simple conversation at home. One evening, the founder’s wife was craving sushi and asked a familiar question: where can you get really good sushi in Prague? “It made me realize how often I was asking the same thing myself,” the founder says. Whether it is sushi, pizza, kebab, burgers or lasagne, many people are not necessarily looking for the city’s best restaurant overall. They just want to know where to find the best version of the food they feel like eating that day. The concept is straightforward. Each registered user receives one vote per category and can assign it to the restaurant they believe serves the best version of that particular dish. If they later discover a place they like more, they can move their vote. One of the best things about Voutie is that every place on the platform is there because it is someone’s favourite for a specific dish. The goal is...
With two locations now running in Prague, including its newer space in Palmovka, Bohemia Boards & Brews is entering a new phase focused less on expansion and more on building its role as a social hub. This summer, the board game café is placing renewed focus on both venues and the role they play in the city’s social life. We spoke with founder Douglas Kaufman about how the concept has evolved and why it still resonates today. Bohemia Boards & Brews combines a café, bar, and a library of hundreds of board games, built around the idea of a shared “third place” — somewhere outside home and work where people can meet and spend time together. “The concept of the board game café was just catching on in the US and Canada, spearheaded by Snakes & Lattes in Toronto,” Kaufman says. “It offered a place with a cool vibe and friendly atmosphere, serving food and drinks while giving people a space to play games.” Before this model existed in Prague, he recalls, options were limited and often improvised. “If you wanted to play games and didn’t want to go to someone’s house, you either went to a pub with your...
Across the city, major projects are underway or in the pipeline that promise to make the Czech capital a better place to live. Tram to Wenceslas Square Where else is better to start than Wenceslas Square. It’s laid out by Charles IV in the 14th century, witness to countless historical events, and today a hub of tourism and commerce with some 1,600 companies and hundreds of shops, hotels, and restaurants. Right now, it looks like a construction zone. The reason: a new tram line that will transform both the square and public transport across the city. Along with the tracks, the public space will be restored with new greenery, benches, and a retention tank already built underground to capture rainwater for the newly planted trees. Metro exits will also be redesigned, and the upper part of the square will connect with the lower part, which was already reconstructed in 2023 with new paving, benches, and a fountain designed by Jakub Cigler’s studio. The new line aims to relieve pressure on the congested city center and offer a redundant route when disruptions hit I. P. Pavlova or Ječná Street. It will also provide a missing link to Vinohrady. The New Savarin...
Lidl Czech Republic has launched a seasonal outdoor terrace at the Prague Exhibition Grounds in Stromovka, introducing a new concept that combines food, drinks and community events in one location. The temporary venue is situated next to the park’s public grilling area, allowing visitors to purchase ingredients on-site and prepare them at nearby grill stations. The terrace offers a selection of Lidl’s private-label products commonly found in its stores. Visitors can buy snacks, ice cream and barbecue ingredients directly at the venue. Draft Argus beer and non-alcoholic radlers are also available. Customers using the Lidl Plus mobile application can access discounted prices. A small draft beer costs 15 CZK through the app, while a half-liter beer is available for 25 CZK. Lidl said the beer-serving area is clearly marked as restricted to adults, with staff checking identification documents when necessary. A dedicated Bellarom Café section has also been created within the terrace. The café serves espresso, cappuccino, iced coffee and other coffee drinks. Lidl Plus users can take advantage of lower prices on selected beverages. The menu also includes lemonades, iced tea, prosecco and additional refreshments. The company plans to host a range of activities throughout the summer. The program...
A monument removed from Prague’s streets more than a century ago could soon return to one of the city’s most historic squares. Prague city councilors have approved plans to bring back the statue of Austrian field marshal Josef Václav Radecký of Radč to Malostranské náměstí in the Lesser Town. The decision also authorizes the city to ask the Ministry of Culture to release the original sculpture, which is currently housed in the Lapidarium of the National Museum. The monument stood in the square from 1858 until 1919, when the newly established Czechoslovak state removed symbols associated with the Habsburg monarchy. Following its dismantling, the statue was transferred to museum storage, while the pedestal was later removed as well. The return project has been discussed for years, supported by the Radecký Society and officials from Prague 1. City representatives now hope the monument can become part of the long-planned redevelopment of Malostranské náměstí, although a completion date for the reconstruction has not yet been announced. Costs are expected to range between 15 million and 30 million Czech crowns. The final amount will depend largely on whether the Ministry of Culture agrees to provide the original artwork. If not, a replica would...
Summer in Prague is traditionally a time for festivals, open-air events, and nightlife venues, all of which attract visitors with special programs. Among them is Roxy, which is kicking off the new season with an expanded lineup of events, new production elements, and confirmed acts for the fall season. The club on Dlouhá Street has been shaping the city’s electronic music scene since 1992, and earlier this year it received the Bass Award for best club in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This summer, the venue is entering the warmer months with a packed schedule designed for regulars and newcomers alike. Three recurring nights form the backbone of the program. Mainstage Party and Techno Night take over Fridays and Saturdays, while DNB Wednights, held every other Wednesday, bring drum and bass enthusiasts together in the middle of the week. DNB Wednights start at 8 p.m., while the club’s regular Friday and Saturday events begin at 11 p.m. Alongside its regular program, Roxy is preparing a series of themed nights that push the energy even further. Techno [Rave] and Hard Dance editions promise a heavier soundtrack and a different atmosphere for those looking for something beyond the club’s standard format. Music...
With its setting on the edge of Klánovický Forest in Prague-East, Unicorn School has developed a private kindergarten environment where early education is closely tied to nature, movement and individual attention. Housed in a family villa with a garden, playground and heated swimming pool, the facility brings together structured preschool learning and a day-to-day rhythm shaped by outdoor experience. The kindergarten and children’s group focus on small learning communities, where children are guided according to their own pace of development rather than a uniform classroom model. Teachers with long-term experience in early childhood education work with an emphasis on stability, trust and close cooperation with parents. A significant part of the programme takes place outside. The proximity of the forest allows for frequent walks, outdoor activities and seasonal learning, which are integrated into the daily schedule rather than treated as occasional excursions. The approach reflects elements of forest kindergarten practice, where direct contact with nature is considered part of the learning process. Inside, Unicorn School combines several educational frameworks. Montessori-inspired principles are used alongside Free Flow Learning and the Good Start Method®. Development is monitored through iSophi® diagnostics, which help adjust activities to individual needs. Early numeracy is introduced through...
Prague is a loud, heavy city. If you live here, you’re likely walking around with a tight jaw and a nervous system stuck in “fight” mode. For most people, the solution is a brutal deep-tissue massage—getting a therapist to dig an elbow into a knot until it gives up. But a growing crowd is heading to Harmony Spa for something that works in the opposite direction. It’s called Kashmiri Tantric massage. And despite what you’ve seen in movies, it has nothing to do with Hollywood’s version of Tantra. The Tantric Reality At Harmony, this is Tantra in its traditional sense: a meditative practice built entirely around touch. There is no goal. You’re not trying to reach a specific state or fix anything. It’s about being present in your own body. For people used to measuring their day by productivity, that’s often the hardest part to understand. The Full-Body Shift Kashmiri massage comes from Northern India, and it doesn’t work like a standard treatment. There’s no moving from one muscle group to another. Instead, the experience is based on continuous, close, full-body contact. The therapist’s hands stay in near-constant connection with your skin, moving in slow, flowing patterns that treat the...
A new report has named Prague one of the world’s most welcoming cities for expats, placing the Czech capital ahead of major cities such as London and Paris. The study, conducted by expat and remote worker insurance company William Russell, ranked Prague sixth globally, with a score of 7.86 out of 10. Researchers assessed cities using data from the Happy City Index and Numbeo, focusing on factors such as happiness, safety and public friendliness. According to the report, larger cities may struggle to foster a sense of community, making it harder for newcomers to build connections. The world’s 10 most welcoming cities for expats are: Zürich – 9.06 2=. Singapore – 8.97 2=. Tokyo – 8.97 Copenhagen – 8.72 Munich – 8.63 Prague – 7.86 Dubai – 7.61 Warsaw – 7.52 Seoul – 7.44 Hong Kong – 7.26 The report also ranked the most welcoming countries for expats, taking into account expat experience, migrant population size, employment opportunities for foreign-born residents, public attitudes towards immigrants, safety and visa openness. Iceland topped the list with a score of 8.94, followed by Luxembourg (8.69) and New Zealand (8.57). Australia, Switzerland, Ireland, Colombia, Czechia, Portugal and Austria rounded out the top 10. The...
The number of traffic offenses involving scooter riders in Prague has fallen sharply compared with last year, following the disappearance of shared e-scooter services from the Czech capital. Yet police say rule-breaking remains widespread, with hundreds of violations still recorded during recent inspections. Over four days of targeted checks in June, Prague’s municipal police documented 512 traffic offenses involving cyclists and e-scooter users. Scooter riders accounted for 265 cases, while cyclists were responsible for 247. The most common violations have remained unchanged. “They continue to ride on sidewalks, ignore traffic signs and travel in the wrong direction,” police spokeswoman Irena Seifertová said. During the operation, officers issued 41 on-the-spot fines totaling CZK 18,000. Another 15 cases were referred to administrative authorities, while the remaining offenses were resolved through warnings and agreements. The inspections formed part of regular enforcement campaigns carried out across Prague. Officers from all city districts participate in the four-day operations, conducting checks at varying times and locations. Although the figures remain high, they represent a notable decline from the same period last year, when police recorded 911 violations. At that time, scooter riders were responsible for 649 offenses, and fines reached CZK 193,000. The trend was also...
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