Hot summer days in Prague are best enjoyed by the water. While Prague offers many natural swimming lakes and reservoirs, outdoor swimming pools remain the most comfortable option for visitors looking for clean facilities, refreshment areas, easy transport connections and a relaxing summer atmosphere.
From modern swimming complexes with heated pools and sports facilities to scenic natural pools surrounded by forests and rocks, visitors can easily find the ideal place to cool down during their summer stay in Prague.
Whether you want to spend the whole day sunbathing, swimming laps, enjoying cocktails with friends or entertaining children, Prague has several excellent outdoor pools worth visiting during your stay. Many of them are easily accessible by public transport and combine swimming, sunbathing, refreshments and family-friendly entertainment in beautiful surroundings.
Here are some of the best swimming pools in Prague for tourists, expats and summer visitors.
Podolí Swimming Stadium
One of the most popular outdoor swimming pools in Prague, Podolí Swimming Stadium is located near the Vltava River in Prague 4 and offers one of the city’s best swimming experiences thanks to its beautiful setting surrounded by rocks and greenery. The spacious complex features a large outdoor pool, a heated outdoor pool, an indoor pool, children’s pool, saunas and large grassy areas ideal for relaxing on hot summer days. Visitors can also enjoy refreshments, sports facilities and long opening hours. Thanks to its convenient location close to the city centre, excellent public transport connection and parking options, Podolí is especially popular among tourists and expats looking for a comfortable all-day swimming spot.
Address: Podolská 43/74, 147 00 Prague 4
Opening hours: Daily, usually 6 a.m. – 9:45 p.m. (summer season)
Nearest tram stop: Podolská vodárna
Website: www.pspodoli.cz
Divoká Šárka Swimming Pool
Located in the heart of the beautiful Divoká Šárka nature reserve in Prague 6, Divoká Šárka Swimming Pool is one of the most picturesque swimming spots in Prague. Surrounded by dramatic rocks, forests and scenic hiking trails, the pool offers a unique atmosphere that feels far away from the busy city centre. The complex includes a large outdoor pool filled with fresh natural water from the Šárka stream, a children’s paddling pool, spacious grassy areas and refreshments. Thanks to its stunning natural surroundings, Divoká Šárka is ideal for combining swimming with hiking, picnics or a relaxing summer day in nature.
Address: Divoká Šárka, 164 00 Prague 6
Opening hours: May – September, daily depending on weather
Nearest tram stop: Divoká Šárka
Website: www.koupaliste-sarka.webnode.cz
Pražačka Swimming Pool
Pražačka Swimming Pool, located in the lively Žižkov district close to Prague city centre, combines outdoor swimming with sports and family-friendly facilities. The modern complex offers a large outdoor pool with beautiful panoramic views over Prague, spacious relaxation areas and a wide range of sports activities. Families with children especially appreciate the playgrounds and recreational facilities, while visitors looking for active relaxation can enjoy the adjacent sports complex. Thanks to its central location and relaxed atmosphere, Pražačka is a great option for visitors staying in Prague for a few days during summer.
Address: Za Žižkovskou vozovnou 2716/19, 130 00 Prague 3
Opening hours: Daily during summer season
Nearest tram stop: Vozovna Žižkov
Website: www.prazacka.cz
Petynka Swimming Pool
Petynka is one of Prague’s favourite outdoor swimming pools thanks to its lively atmosphere, heated water and excellent facilities for both adults and children. Located in Prague 6 near Prague Castle and the Střešovice district, the complex features a large heated swimming pool, a children’s pool, a popular water slide, beach volleyball courts, trampolines and spacious grassy areas for sunbathing. Refreshments, sports activities and family attractions make Petynka a perfect place for spending an entire summer day in Prague. The swimming pool is also easily accessible by public transport from the city centre.
Address: Otevřená 1072/4, 169 00 Prague 6
Opening hours: Daily during summer season
Nearest tram stop: Na Petynce
Website: www.koupalistepetynka.cz
Prague offers far more summer experiences than sightseeing alone. Spending a sunny afternoon at one of the city’s outdoor swimming pools is a perfect way to discover a more local and relaxed side of Prague while escaping the summer heat.
Most outdoor swimming pools in Prague offer lockers, changing rooms, refreshments, sunbathing areas and card payments. Bringing your own towel or blanket for the grass areas is always a good idea.
If you prefer a quieter atmosphere surrounded by nature, Divoká Šárka is the best choice. For sports swimming and facilities, Podolí and Petynka remain the top options. Families with children usually enjoy Pražačka and Petynka the most. Thanks to convenient public transport connections, most swimming pools are easy to reach directly from the city centre, making them ideal even for short stays in Prague.
If you are looking for more summer inspiration, don’t miss our guide to the best outdoor swimming spots, beaches and summer activities in Prague.
