BEST SWIMMING SPOTS IN PRAGUE

Best Swimming Spots in Prague – Summer 2025 Edition

If you’re visiting Prague during the warmer months and looking for a place to cool off, you’re in luck! The city offers a mix of outdoor pools, natural swimming spots, and modern indoor wellness centers — all perfect for travelers and young adventurers.

🌞 Outdoor Swimming & Natural Spots

1. Žluté lázně (Yellow Spa)
📍 Podolí, Prague 4
This popular riverside area offers everything from swimming in the Vltava to beach volleyball, paddleboarding, and sunbathing. With plenty of bars, street food stands, and chill zones, it’s a favorite among locals and young travelers. Perfect for a lazy afternoon by the water with a cold beer in hand.

2. Koupaliště Petynka
📍 Prague 6
A large open-air pool surrounded by green space — great for swimming, sliding, or simply sunbathing. The area also features a small café and rental deck chairs. Ideal if you want to relax in a peaceful, local setting.

3. Nuda Pláž Braník (Braník Nude Beach)
📍 Riverside, Prague 4
For those who prefer swimming au naturel, there’s a small and friendly nude beach near Braník. It’s calm, clean, and popular with locals — just a short tram ride from the city center. It offers always refreshing clear water and more natural experience :)).

4. Baden Baden – River Swimming & Summer Hangout
📍 Ostrov Štvanice

If you’re looking for a more natural place to swim — right in the city center — check out Baden Baden on Štvanice Island. It’s a relaxed urban spot where locals swim directly in the Vltava River. You’ll find outdoor showers, a chill atmosphere, and a friendly crowd. During summer, Baden Baden turns into one of Prague’s coolest hangouts ☀️ — with small concerts, open-air parties, and DJ sets, usually finishing around 10 PM, so you can enjoy the vibe without losing your sleep. From Štvanice, you’ll also get an unusual and beautiful view of Prague Castle, and you can walk across the HolKa footbridge, which connects Karlín and Holešovice — perfect for an evening stroll after a swim.

5. Podolí Swimming Pool
📍 Podolí, Prague 4
One of the most iconic swimming complexes in Prague, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and a gym. The 50m outdoor pool is open year-round and offers a stunning view of the surrounding hills. It’s the perfect mix of sport and relaxation. The outdoor heated swimming pool is open all year round.