6 Best Water Parks in Czechia: Where to Take the Family Whatever the Weather

Czechia isn't just castles and beer cellars — it's also home to some excellent water parks that run year-round, rescuing families from both rainy summers and freezing winters. There's something here for parents with toddlers, adrenaline junkies who live for the big slides, and anyone who just wants to spend a day soaking in saunas and wellness zones. We've rounded up the country's biggest and most interesting complexes — from the outskirts of Prague to Moravia — complete with addresses, prices and opening hours, so you can start planning your trip right away.

Aquapalace Praha, Čestlice

The largest water park in Czechia — and one of the biggest in Central Europe — sits just outside Prague in Čestlice, about 15 kilometres southeast of the city centre, at Pražská 138, 251 01 Čestlice. The complex is enormous, covering more than 9,150 m², and combines a water world full of slides with a world of saunas, a wellness centre, a fitness area and an adjoining hotel. Its biggest claim to fame is the longest toboggan slide in Czechia (250 m), along with a 450-metre "wild river," artificial waves and the Spacebowl spiral slide. Kids get their own dedicated area too: the "Treasure Palace," a fairy-tale-themed zone packed with wading pools, slides and other attractions. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00–20:00, Friday to Sunday and public holidays 9:00–22:00. Prices: a 3-hour adult ticket costs around 999 CZK, a full-day ticket 1,099 CZK, with discounts for children, students and seniors. Getting there is easy even without a car — take the AQUABUS shuttle line running Chodov – Opatov – Aquapalace, or use regular public transport.

Aquacentrum Šutka, Prague 8

This city water park, located right in Prague's Kobylisy district, is a great option if you'd rather not leave town. You'll find it at Čimická 41, 182 00 Praha 8 – Kobylisy. The complex is open every day of the year and offers two large toboggan slides, three additional slides, a wild river, a children's paddling pool, a relaxation pool, a jacuzzi and a waterfall. There's also a 50-metre indoor pool with eight lanes and seating for 300 spectators, plus two Finnish saunas with open cooling pools and two steam rooms for relaxation. In summer, an open-air terrace opens up with stunning views over Prague. The entire complex is fully wheelchair-accessible. Water park opening hours: Monday to Friday 14:00–22:00, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00–22:00.

Aquapark Babylon, Centrum Babylon, Liberec

This unique indoor steampunk-themed water park — the only one of its kind in Czechia — is part of the massive Centrum Babylon entertainment complex at Nitranská 1, 460 07 Liberec. It's packed with slides, climbing structures, a wild river, water massages and waterfalls, but the star attraction is a one-of-a-kind toboggan slide that spits riders into a giant funnel-shaped centrifuge. There are spectacular shows three times a day: a laser show at 10:45, 16:45 and 20:30, plus an organ-and-light performance at 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00 in the atrium hall. Your ticket price also includes access to the relaxation zone — Turkish steam rooms, a Finnish sauna, sunbeds and lounge areas are all included. Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday 10:00–21:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00–22:00. In summer, an outdoor sun garden opens with views of Ještěd mountain.

Aqualand Moravia, Pasohlávky

The largest water park in Moravia sits on the shore of the Nové Mlýny reservoirs near Brno, at Pasohlávky 110, 691 22 (GPS 48.903363, 16.574759) — just a 20-minute drive from Brno. The scale is impressive: it's the biggest and most modern water park in Czechia, boasting 20 indoor and outdoor slides and toboggans with a combined length of over 1.7 km, plus an exclusive treat — the Abyss and Boomerango raft rides for three-person rafts, which in summer can only be tried here in Czechia. Little ones are well catered for too, with children's pools and slides, plus a pool full of attractions including jumping platforms, climbing nets over the water and bubble features. The complex includes 12 pools with a total water surface of 3,000 m², some filled with thermal water from the park's own borehole, alongside an extensive Forum Romanum wellness zone. Open every day of the year, 10:00–21:00.

Aquapark Olomouc

Moravia's first adrenaline-focused water park is located in the Slavonín district at Kafkova 21 on the outskirts of Olomouc. The complex covers 2 hectares and is divided into indoor and outdoor sections. The indoor part operates year-round and features a recreational pool with a swim-out area, an enclosed yellow toboggan slide, the adrenaline-pumping Spacebowl slide, a short yellow slide, a children's pool, a massage pool with air jets and a jacuzzi. The park's pride and joy is a 123-metre yellow toboggan slide that can be ridden with or without an inflatable ring. For relaxation, there's a steam bath, a tepidarium, a Finnish sauna, a massage salon and three sunbeds. The indoor section is typically open daily from 10:00 to 21:00; a full-day ticket costs 490 CZK, while a 90-minute ticket costs 220 CZK.

Therme Park Velké Losíny

This wellness and relaxation complex nestled at the foot of the Hrubý Jeseník mountain range in the village of Velké Losíny is a great pick for anyone who wants to combine swimming with thermal treatments in a calm, unhurried setting. The grounds are cleverly zoned so that little kids can splash around in the children's pool without disturbing guests looking for peace and quiet, or getting underfoot of people rushing for the slides. It's a lovely choice for a multi-day family getaway in the Jeseníky mountains, well away from the crowds of the big cities.

Each of these water parks suits a different kind of trip: if you want maximum slides and adrenaline in a single day, head for Aquapalace Praha or Aqualand Moravia in Pasohlávky; if you're after something within Prague itself with no long drive, go for Aquacentrum Šutka; and if you're chasing an unusual atmosphere and a show, make your way to the steampunk Aquapark Babylon in Liberec. Whichever you choose, it's worth double-checking current opening hours and prices on the official websites before you go, as they can shift slightly with the seasons and public holidays.

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Source: aroundprague.cz

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