The sun is blazing, the asphalt is shimmering – summer in the city can be quite exhausting. Fortunately, there are plenty of places in Prague where you can cool down.
Summer is just around the corner, and we all know what summer in the city feels like – long, sunny days, warm nights and… for many city dwellers, the warm season can be a real challenge on some days.
But what can you do to stay active in the city during summer – without locking yourself away in air-conditioned gyms? Of course, you could try getting up early or spending the evenings in one of Prague’s many parks. But there is an even better solution: swimming!
There are numerous swimming pools in Prague – both indoor and outdoor. Here is an overview of where you can cool off on hot summer days.
Podolí Swimming Pool
Address: Podolská 74, 140 00 Prague 4
Opening hours: daily 6 a.m.–9:45 p.m.
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Aquapark Barrandov
Address: K Barrandovu 1173/8, Prague 5
Opening hours: daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Biotop Radotín
Address: K Lázním 9, Prague 5
Opening hours: daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Petynka Swimming Pool
Address: Otevřená 107-2/4, 169 00 Prague 6
Opening hours: daily 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
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Divoká Šárka Swimming Pool
Address: Divoká Šárka 8/2, 164 00 Prague 6
Opening hours: Daily 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
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Ládví Swimming Pool
Štíbrova 1776/17, Prague 8
Opening hours: Daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Na Stírce outdoor swimming pool in Kobylisy (our insider tip)
Address: Pod Statky 14, Prague 8
Opening hours: Daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Aquacentrum Šutka
Čimická 848/41, 182 00 Prague 8
Opening hours: Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
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Hostivařská přehrad
K Jezeru, 100 00 Praha 10 – Hostivař
Opening hours: Daily 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
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Aquapalace Praha: Aquapark Čestlice
Address: Pražská 138, Čestlice, Prague
Opening hours: Daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
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You can find exact opening hours and further information on the website of each pool. Whether you want to swim a few laps or just relax, Prague’s swimming pools offer something for everyone. Bring on the summer!
