Visiting Prague with children

Some suggestions on where to take kids in Prague.

Prague for Kids

Prague is a beautifully preserved city, rich in mystery, ghosts and legends, children will be fascinated by legends. Traveling with kids in Prague, allow time to explore the city on foot, especially the medieval Old Town.
Some suggestions on where to take kids in Prague...

Petrin Hill ( Funicular, Mirror Maze )
Kids will enjoy the funicular ride to the top of Petrín Hill, capped by the Petrín Tower, a miniature replica of the Eiffel Tower. Once there, look for the Labyrinth (Bludiste), a mirror maze that you walk through. Like the tower replica, the Labyrinth was built for the 1891 Prague Exhibition, an expo that highlighted the beauty and accomplishments of Bohemia and Moravia.
The funicular departs from a small house in the park just above the middle of Újezd in Malá Strana; tram no. 12, 22, or 23 will take you to Újezd.

Prague Zoo
If you are visiting Prague with kids, leaving the city center for a short trip makes for a good break. Try a trip to the Prague Zoo, which is situated in Prague 7-Troja, U Trojskeho zámku 120. It's a traditional collection, so expect to see penguins, sea lions, lions, tigers, and elephants, and you won't be disappointed. And the views are spectacular.
Website: www.zoopraha.cz

Pedal boating
Go pedal boating – The Vltava River is the perfect place to spend an hour or two pedal boating with kids, if the weather is nice, pedaling under each bridge, and exploring the river. You can rent pedal boats at the Charles Bridge, Manesuv Bridge and Zoffin Island (on the Stare Mesto side).

The Toy Museum
The Toy Museum at the Prague Castle is the second largest exposition of toys in the world, where you can find everything from pieces dating back to ancient Greece up to a collection of the most popular toys of our time. Is situated within the complex of Prague Castle, at Jirská 4, is a place to come with your family to see and feel the nostalgia of the past.

Stromovka Park
This is accessible by the No.5 tram from Namesti Republiky, no.17 from National Theatre and no.12 from Mala Strana. Next to the park is "Morsky Svet" (Sea world). In the park, you'll find the Planetarium, and in-line skate rental office (40kc per hour and a 3000kc deposit).