9 Best Outdoor Pools and Swimming Areas in Prague: Where to Beat the Heat in Summer 2026

Prague summers can get genuinely scorching, and Czechia has no sea — but it does have dozens of outdoor pools and swimming areas for every taste, from legendary Soviet-era water stadiums to modern complexes with slides and heated water. This guide will be useful both for tourists who want to spend a day like a local and for expats looking for "their" swimming spot close to home. We've put together a list of spots with different atmospheres — sporty stadiums, family-friendly swimming areas with attractions, and a city "beach" right on the Vltava embankment.

Plavecký stadion Podolí

A legendary water stadium on the right bank of the Vltava, in the Praha 4 – Podolí district, at Podolská 74. It sits in a former quarry right by the river in the Podolí neighborhood. Swimmers here can use an indoor 50-meter pool, outdoor 50-meter and 33-meter pools, a kids' paddling pool, an outdoor slide with its own pool, a steam room, sauna, fitness area, rehabilitation services, a restaurant and a snack bar. Since December 10, 2020, the complex has been protected as a cultural monument. The stadium operates almost year-round, and in summer it's open daily from early morning until late evening; a full-day ticket costs around 300–350 CZK.

Koupaliště Petynka

One of Prague's most modern and popular swimming complexes, located in the Střešovice district (Praha 6) at Otevřená 1072/4. It's a relatively small but tech-forward outdoor pool — no chlorine is used for water treatment, and thanks to a heating system, the swimming season here lasts until the end of September. The main pool, measuring 50×21 meters, offers both lanes for serious swimming and a relaxation zone; the water temperature is kept at around 26°C. Adrenaline lovers will appreciate the 75-meter tube slide that ends in its own pool. There's also an unusual feature — a grass "beach" on the roof of one of the complex's buildings. Admission for an adult is around 250 CZK per day.

Areál Pražačka

A large sports complex just a stone's throw from central Prague, in the Žižkov district (Praha 3) at Za Žižkovskou vozovnou 19/2716. This sizable sports facility features an outdoor pool split into three zones: one for lap swimmers with four 16.7-meter lanes, another for relaxing on a terrace overlooking Prague, and one with hydro-massage tubs. The water here is said to be the warmest among Prague's swimming areas. A day ticket for an adult costs around 220 CZK, with discounts after 16:00.

Koupaliště Divoká Šárka

A swimming spot in the picturesque Divoká Šárka nature reserve in western Prague (Praha 6). You can't get here directly by car or public transport — the pool sits literally in the middle of nature, with water flowing into both pools straight from the Šárka stream. It's considered the coldest swimming spot in the city, but also one of the most atmospheric, surrounded by tall cliffs and forest. Usually open from 9:00 to 18:00–19:00; admission for an adult is around 200 CZK.

Žluté lázně

An urban "beach" complex on the Vltava embankment in Podolí (Praha 4), at Podolské nábřeží 3/1184. This is a natural sports-and-relaxation area on the right bank of the Vltava, featuring a grass and sand beach, a sports center, a beach volleyball court, a bistro, bars, a kids' corner with a paddling pool, and a dance floor. It was founded back in 1910 as river baths for up to 9,000 visitors. Swimming here happens directly in the Vltava, at your own risk, but the vibe is like a real seaside resort right in the middle of the city. Easiest to reach by trams 2, 3, 17, or 21 to the Dvorce stop.

Koupaliště Stírka

A swimming spot in the quiet residential area of Kobylisy (Praha 8). It's located in a peaceful location not far from the Kobylisy metro station; the area includes a large pool with a gradually sloping bottom and a maximum depth of 2.3 meters, plus an oval kids' pool 16.5 meters in diameter and 0.8 meters deep, with a water mushroom feature and a slide. In summer, there's a restaurant with a terrace and a snack kiosk. Admission for an adult is around 220 CZK, and 150 CZK for children under 15.

Koupaliště Ládví

A renovated swimming area in the residential district of Ládví (Praha 8). The revamped pool measures 30×12.5 meters, deep enough for swimming, with a kids' paddling pool nearby. The grounds also include two pétanque courts and a restaurant seating 40 people that operates year-round; the whole facility is barrier-free. Open daily from 9:00 to 20:00, with admission for an adult around 220 CZK.

Koupaliště Klánovice

A swimming spot in one of Prague's greenest districts — Klánovice (Praha 9), at V Jehličině 391. There are three pools here — 25 meters, 20 meters, and a kids' pool; for those who want to relax there's a grass beach, and for active fun there's a trampoline, beach volleyball, mini-golf, and table tennis. Card payments are not accepted on-site. A great spot for a full family day out away from the busy center.

Biotop Radotín

A swimming area unique to Prague, using natural biological water purification, in the Radotín district (Praha 5), at Loučanská 9 / K Lázním 9. This is an artificial pond built next to the Berounka river, with a natural filtration system where the water is cleaned by bioactive zones without any chemicals. Besides a classic swimming pool, there's a non-swimmers' zone and a paddling pool for small children. The main draw is the biological method of keeping the water clean, which makes this biotop especially popular with families with young kids. Easiest to reach by taking the S7 line train from Smíchovské nádraží.

Wherever you head — to the classic sports venue in Podolí, the family-friendly Petynka, or the natural biotope in Radotín — don't forget a towel, sunscreen, and cash: many swimming areas still don't accept card payments. Arrive early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid crowds on hot weekends, and Prague summer will treat you to the full range of water fun, sea or no sea.