When lilacs bloom in Prague. When is the best time to go to Prague or Prague seasons - Notes from a Prague guide
In spring, Prague becomes especially magical. Gardens and parks open, trees begin to bloom everywhere, and the air is filled with the aromas of herbs, sakura, rhododendrons and magnolias. Squares and cozy streets are buried in white and pink flowers.
What is the best month to visit Prague? The first plants begin to bloom at the end of March, but the peak of beauty occurs in April. At the end of April - beginning of May, everything is in bloom: delicate sakura, lilacs of different shades, bird cherry, apple trees, magnolias, jasmine and tulips.
We have compiled for you a list of the most beautiful gardens and parks that are most popular among residents and guests of the city.
1. Stromovka
Originally a Royal Reserve, it is now a beautiful, spacious park with large trees and good playgrounds. Be sure to visit this place: make sure that it’s not for nothing that Prague residents love it!
Stromovka Park
2. Letensky Gardens
It is from here that the most beautiful view over the city and romantic bridges over the Vltava. In spring, luxurious lilacs and many trees bloom here, making walking especially pleasant.
Leten Gardens, photo: Ilufe.cz
3. Riegrovy Sady
Riegrovy Gardens on the right bank of the Vltava is the first Prague botanical garden, which was laid out on the site of a vineyard. Now it is a picturesque city park: every spring it is literally buried in pink color trees. In the northern part it is adjacent to the Garden of Eden, through which you can continue your walk.
Riegrovy Sady, photo: Ondra Stejskal
4. Havlickovy gardens
This English-style park in Prague 2 (Vinohrady district) appeared on the site of historical vineyards, which were founded by Charles IV himself. A small vineyard has been preserved in the complex to this day: there is also a new children’s playground and an interesting artificial cave. Since 1964, the garden has been included in the list of cultural attractions of Prague.
Havlickovy Gardens, photo Peter Czech,
5. Petrin, Kinsky Gardens
Petřín is a 327 meter high hill in the center of Prague. One of the most peaceful and picturesque places in the city. Here you can walk for a long time, enjoying the beauty of unusual plants and flowers, ponds, waterfalls and paths. All this is complemented by a simply gorgeous view of Prague and Prague Castle. Sakura blooms here in spring, and roses in summer.
Petrinska Hill, photo: www.petrinska-rozhledna.cz
6. Franciscan Garden
This beautiful historical garden is hidden in the very center of Prague. It arose at the Church of the Virgin Mary of the Snows back in 1347. It is now an accessible garden of French Baroque style. Here you can relax in peace and quiet in the shade of the trees and admire the beautiful flower beds. There is a great playground for children.
Franciscan Garden, photo: Ôlya Shalaeva
7. Visegrad
In spring it is worth taking a walk around Visegrad - the residence of the first Czech kings. Calm and beautiful park located on a high hill overlooking unusual look to Prague and the Vltava. If you are tired of the noisy center, be sure to come here.
Vysehrad, photo:
8. Kampa
This green one artificial island on the Vltava is located in the historical center of Prague. It arose in 1947 on the site of several historical gardens. Now it is a large recreation area with many sculptures, trees and a pleasant view of the Vltava.
Kampa, photo: wikiway.com/chekhiya/praga/muzey-kampa/photo/
9. Voyanov Gardens
These picturesque gardens in Prague's Lesser Town in Prague 1 became accessible to the public relatively recently: since 1954. This place is one of the oldest orchards in the city. The garden was transformed into an English park, where peacocks now live. In the spring, their mating season begins, which means you can admire their dancing and bushy tails.
Voyanov Gardens, photo: natali-ya.livejournal.com/profile
10. Troy
One of the most beautiful parks in Prague is located near the castle in Troy. Here you will see a small labyrinth, alleys of fruit trees, fountains and many sculptures. No wonder Troy is called little Versailles! The walk can be continued at Botanical Garden or go to the zoo.
Troy Castle,
If you want to see a lot at once, admire the flowering embankments from board the ship. This walk will not leave even experienced tourists indifferent! But hurry to reserve a tour of the Vltava in advance (they are in high demand).
Book your excursion in advance with the Eurotour Group company at +420 773 633 980 (Viber, WhatsApp) or on the website eurotour-group.ru.
You can also book a sightseeing tour of spring Prague in Russian, to romantic castles and other places in the city that are worth visiting in spring. You will be offered a large selection at the EurotourGroup offices at Václavské náměstí 58 and 62 or Krakovská 19.
The company's offices are open every day from 9 to 19:00 without days off or breaks.
Go to the website eurotour-group.ru and choose an excursion to suit your taste! Reasonable prices will please you.
And all because it is in spring that the beautiful Prague is buried in flowers. After all, in the spring, luxurious tulips bloom in the flower beds, and fertile trees, of which there are hundreds of thousands in Prague, envelop all Prague parks and gardens with their blooms. For example, apple trees, pears, hazels, sakura, plums and, of course, beautiful magnolia bloom here. And tourists try to get to Prague in the spring just to take a photo with magnolias. In this post I will tell you where magnolia blooms in Prague and show a photo of this beautiful tree.
When I went to Crimea for the first time as a child, I was greatly impressed by magnolias. A child from Siberia would not be surprised by the blossoming apple trees, but the magnolias were a marvel.
Magnolias usually bloom for 3-7 days. Magnolia flowering season in Prague: late March – early April. In 2018, magnolias began to bloom only now—April 7. So if you hesitate a little, you can miss the magnolia flowers.
Bright flowers of rich color will not leave anyone indifferent. Large magnolia flowers look very impressive, because... During flowering there is not a leaf on the trees.
Request to all residents and tourists of Prague: When taking a photo, do not shake the tree or climb on it. After all, the photos will turn out great anyway, especially in the gentle sunset light, but you shouldn’t mock the tree.
Prague parks where you can find blooming magnolias
Wallenstein Garden is a garden where you can take a photo with a white peacock and look at the large carp in the pond. The park is very beautiful even without magnolias, thanks to the view of Prague Castle and a large number flowers and sculptures. You can read more about the garden in our article ““.
Vojanovy Sady– this is where the coolest and most lush magnolias are located. The park also attracts people because there are a lot of peacocks walking freely around it. In addition to magnolias, pears, hazels, and tulips bloom in the park.
Magnolia Strahov Monastery. I have never been able to photograph a magnolia blooming in this place. There were several more magnolias on the site, but it was not possible to photograph them.
Magnolia in the Park Podvinný mlýn. There are 2 large magnolias growing in the park.
Františkánská zahrada, in which one small, but very graceful magnolia with bright pink flowers grows.
In the Vinohrady area magnolias are also occasionally found in private gardens. I can’t tell you specific addresses, because... We like to wander around Vinohrady just like that without planning a route.
Free-standing magnolia near the concert hall Rudolfinum. Typically the tree flowers later than magnolias in Wallenstein or.
How I want to wake up after the winter cold and gray dank thaw in a blooming spring! So that there are no gray snowdrifts, muddy puddles and the oppressive gloom of nature around you. I want a holiday for the soul, a spring mood and the awakening of nature after winter hibernation. If such thoughts keep popping into your head every day, then perhaps you should think about rest. One of the most interesting and inexpensive options there will be rest unforgettable journey to the capital of the Czech Republic.
Prague is fabulously beautiful in spring. The sun playfully shimmers in the numerous spiers and towers of the ancient city, and the famous views of the Czech capital, familiar to every tourist from photographs, postcards and posters, become even more fabulous and incredibly familiar. This city has always captivated the tourists who visited it. An aura of mysticism and romance, medieval mysteries, sincerity and warmth is inherent in Prague even today. With the arrival of spring, Prague becomes more romantic and lovely in every way. A thin haze of young green foliage and a colorful sea of all kinds of rhododendrons make the appearance of the glorious city with Gothic cathedrals and red tiled roofs even more joyful and even slightly flirtatious.
Prague cannot be seen in one trip! Every ancient winding street, every house medieval city has its own secret, mystical history, fascinating legend, and sometimes even its own ghost. Prague is not afraid of floods and scorching sun, economic crises and other natural or man-made disasters. Huge number tourists flock to this magically beautiful city from year to year. The Czech capital will help you turn seemingly ordinary days of the week into an unusually exciting journey. Magic astronomical clock and the majestic Church of Mary before Tyn on the Old Town Square, the monument to Wenceslas National Museum and Charles Bridge, the largest castle in the world - Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral - all this is a small fraction of the masterpieces that you will get to know in the beautiful Prague. And how great that you chose spring for your trip to Prague!
Which spring month should you choose to travel?
The Czech capital literally transforms before our eyes in March. You can feel the breath of spring in every moment. The gray gloom of winter is becoming a thing of the past and the world around you is filled with new colors every day. In the first month of spring, the weather in the capital of the Czech Republic is often clear and quite warm. The earth begins to slowly warm up and the ringing singing of birds is heard more and more often. Green grass on city lawns has not surprised anyone for a long time. In spring, nature in Prague doesn’t just come to life. It's like she's being born again. The air is filled with the aromas of herbs, blooming rhododendrons and sakura, and parks and squares are simply buried in this unearthly beauty. In March it is still quite cool, but during the day the temperature rises noticeably. The air in Prague in March during the day warms up to an average of 5-10 degrees above zero. Although it is not uncommon this month for warming up to 20 degrees Celsius, which seems strange for tourists! When going out on a sunny morning, you shouldn’t naively think that the weather will stay like this all day. The city is gradually preparing for the opening of a new tourist season. Tourists should dress according to the weather: take an umbrella, put on shoes comfortable for walking (it’s better to forget about heels and stilettos, since in the historical center of Prague the pavement is paved with cobblestones) and go! The weather in March is capricious, and the sun can easily give way to clouds or quick rain. There is quite a lot of rain this month, but there is still a slight frost at night. It would be a good idea to take warm clothes with you.
There's plenty to enjoy this time of year unique beauty Prague, as if awakening from sleep, and become a participant in one of walking tours through the ancient city. And it is not so important whether it will be a journey into the world of Prague Castle or the Old Town, a guided walk through the evening capital full of secrets and mysticism, or an acquaintance with Visegrad. The main thing is what feelings and emotions will come to you from contemplating this beauty, illuminated by nature waking up from sleep.
Do not forget that the undeniable advantage of the March holiday is also the sufficient low price. The high season is still ahead, which means the cost of the tour will be significantly lower than, say, in May or July. Thanks to this, you can either pay less for the tour than during the high tourist season, or, as they do seasoned travelers, for the same money as in the summer, take more excursions or choose a more comfortable hotel to stay.
The spring atmosphere is fabulous beautiful city You can add emotions from a number of interesting events and activities that are taking place in Prague in the spring of 2015.
March 1st at exhibition complex The famous Matejska Fair begins its work in Prague-Holešovice. Every spring, the most popular Czech fair gives its guests a sea of joy, fun and whole mountains of gingerbread hearts. Children and their parents will find all sorts of attractions and firecrackers, including the castle of fear, various carousels, swing boats and Loch Ness. The bravest ones can race on a roller coaster or see Prague from a 35-meter height of the Ferris wheel.
The rest - wait out the adrenaline rides next to the stalls with snacks, oriental sweets and toys. Venue: Výstaviště Holešovice. 170 00 Praha-Praha 7.
Classical music lovers can visit the Antonin Dvořák House Museum, where two exhibitions related to the life of this talented composer are being held in March. Museum address: Ke Karlovu 20, 120 00 Praha 2. You can get there by metro (line C) to IP Pavlova station or by tram 4, 6, 10, 22 or 23, stop I.P.Pavlova or Stepanska.
Prague is famous for its theaters and concert halls. Performances that deserve the attention of music lovers take place in the magnificent halls of the National and Estates Theaters, as well as in the halls State Opera. Stunning organ and organ-string concerts can be heard in most Prague churches. The hour-long performance will not only give you moments of enjoyment of your favorite works, but will give you the opportunity to admire the historical interiors of Prague cathedrals.
On March 14, PAUL SIMON & STING will host a concert at Prague's O2 Arena. These two talented musicians will perform in Prague as part of their world tour. The O2 Arena is located at Ocelarska 460/2, Prague 9.
On March 17, Czechs celebrate St. Patrick's Day. In honor of this saint, folk festivals in Irish traditions are organized in Prague, filling not only the streets with noise and fun, but restaurants, pubs and nightclubs.
On March 21, the Prague Easter fairs start in the most famous squares of Prague, Old Town and Wenceslas. They will last three weeks. At the fairs you can view and buy the creations of local artists and craftsmen, wooden toys, glassware, metalwork, lace embroidery, dolls in traditional Czech costumes and, of course, colorful hand-painted Easter eggs.
Here you will be offered hot sausages, a delicious piece of huge ham cooked in front of you on a spit, a glass of Czech beer or a glass of hot wine. Sweet trdelnik awaits the kids.
Throughout the spring, the Municipal House near the Powder Tower will host an exhibition dedicated to European and Czech Art Nouveau. The exhibition will introduce you to works of art created at the turn of the 19th - 20th centuries. These are items from the collection of the Prague Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts, as well as amazing works from the famous World Exhibition in Paris, held in 1900. After visiting the exhibition, you will certainly admire the Municipal House itself, which is rightfully considered a pearl of Art Nouveau architecture.
Prague in March is also an excellent opportunity to test your physical fitness. On March 28, spring competitions will be held here, opening the running season. Those interested can take part in the fastest half marathon Czech Republic, which will pass through the historical streets of Prague.
The race begins near the “Jewish City”. The route passes through picturesque streets, past the main attractions of the city. Athletes from 55 countries will run across the Charles Bridge and along the banks of the Vltava. During certain sections of the distance, participants will be supported by musical accompaniment. Both single participants and relay teams can take part in the race. Therefore, take your family, friends, colleagues with you and a lot of pleasant emotions are guaranteed!
Spring is the time for prestigious film festivals in Prague. From 2 to 11 March 2015, the largest international film festival “One World” will be held in Prague for the 16th time. It is dedicated to human rights. Over 100 thousand spectators visit it annually. After the show ends, the festival moves to other cities.
Fans of auteur cinema and the animation genre will be able to visit another film festival - the Febiofest festival. It will take place from March 19 to 27. Febiofest has grown significantly over last years and turned into one of largest festivals in the Czech Republic.
And already in April, from the 9th to the 16th, interesting works, often inaccessible to Russian viewers, will be shown at “Dnů evropského filmu”. This is a kind of platform for the exchange of experiences and personal opinions, when viewers can discuss the themes and issues of the presented films with representatives of cinema.
April is the month when Prague becomes unusually beautiful. Probably many who were at that time in Czech capital, will agree that it is difficult to imagine a better time of year to visit Prague. It's real spring in Prague in April! Sakura is blooming and lilac is fragrant, tulips have already bloomed. Beauty!
The second month of spring pampers Prague residents and tourists with pleasant warm weather. During the day, the capricious thermometer usually ranges from 7 °C to 15 °C. But at night it is still cool, but some days can delight you with almost summer warmth. You can walk and stroll around Prague, enjoying its unique beauty and basking in the spring sun. On dry, clear days you can wander around Prague from dawn to dusk. After watching the show at the Old Town Tower, climb up it observation deck, to take a look at the “Golden City” from above. Stand on the Charles Bridge, looking at the sedate statues and admiring the enchanting view of Prague Castle. Walk around Malaya Strana, stop by Maltese Square and relax in the shade of the trees of Kampa Island Park. After climbing the steep Nerudova Street, walk through the courtyards of Prague Castle and be impressed by the height and grandeur of St. Vitus Cathedral. When you have time, smile at the toy houses of Zlata Ulitsa and stroll along the alleys of the Royal Garden.
April 2015 is also full of interesting events that you can take part in in Prague. April 6 – Catholic Easter. The main actions will traditionally take place in castles, fortresses and city squares.
Tired of walking, you can relax by visiting the unusual Black Theater. There's nothing wrong with that. Rather, it will surprise you with its action, because it is unlike anything you have ever seen. His productions are based on the human inability to distinguish black on black.
The viewer will only see what the actors want to show him. Spectacular play of shadow and light, pantomime and acrobatics, music and dance, colorful costumes and original tricks. But the most important thing is that to understand the plot you do not need knowledge of any language in the world. The complete absence of words creates a special magical atmosphere on the stage and does not make tourists feel uncomfortable from not knowing the language.
When you visit Prague in April, you can catch the final chords of a series of concerts dedicated to opera and music of past centuries. They will take place in one of the most beautiful halls in Prague - in the hall named after. Dvorak Rudolfinum. This series of concerts is organized by the Prague Baroque Orchestra Collegium 1704 in collaboration with the Czech Philharmonic. You will hear works by Mozart, Mysliveček, and Gluck.
On April 30, Czechs, like many other Europeans, celebrate the end of the winter cold and welcome spring. True, this is quite strange, because spring has already begun for them a long time ago. On this day, the “Night of the Witches” or “Pálení čarodźjnic” festival takes place throughout the Czech Republic.
Initially, the night from April 30 to May 1 was considered magical and was called Walpurgis. In ancient times, people believed that it was at this time that witches flock to the annual Sabbath. But after protracted inquisition processes, the ancient pagan holiday of veneration of magic turned into a night of burning witches. These are such interesting metamorphoses. Of course, today Walpurgis Night is not associated with the chanting of evil spirits. It is rather a cheerful celebration of the arrival of spring. On this day, it is customary to jump over a fire to cleanse yourself from evil or simply throw notes into the fire with your shortcomings that interfere with life. Noisy festivities take place throughout the city all night long, and everywhere you can see witches and sorceresses dressed in costumes. They gradually flock towards the top of Petrin Hill to perform a ritual burning in Petrin Hill Park.
After all the witches, or at least their effigies, are burned at the stake on the night of May 1 in the Czech capital, a new day comes. And it is called the Day of Labor, Spring and Lovers. On this day, according to Czech tradition, all lovers must kiss under the cherry tree. This event, pleasant in all respects, symbolizes a long union and unfading love.
By the way, on the same Petrin hill, among various trees, cherries also grow. Therefore, after the stormy Walpurgis Night, a truly heavenly time begins on Petřín.
On May 2 and 3, Prague hosts a major sporting event - Volkswagen Marathon Weekend 2015. The start and finish of the prestigious marathon will take place at Old Town Square. Runners from all over the world will be supported throughout the distance not only by Prague residents and guests of the capital, but also by over 20 musical groups.
In addition to the main race, there is a lot more interesting things to do. For example, Maraton Music Festival, sports exhibition Sport Expo or a short family Mini-marathon. To become an official participant in the marathon, it is not enough to come to Prague for May. It is necessary to register in advance as the number of participants is strictly limited.
On May 8, Prague celebrates another holiday - Liberation from Fascism Day. True, the date of liberation is considered to be May 9, but the Czech Republic decided to postpone the celebration to a day, like in the rest of Europe.
The Hockey Championship will be held in the Czech Republic from May 1 to May 17. At the preliminary stage, the teams are divided into two groups and will play in Prague and Ostrava. And the main battles will already take place in mid-May in the Czech capital.
If you prefer beer to sports, then visit the Czech beer festival. It will take place in Prague from 7 to 23 May 2015. Venue: Letná Park in Prague 7. This is truly the largest gastronomic event not only in Prague, but in the entire Czech Republic. In special tents and outdoors you can taste about 100 varieties of Czech beer from large companies, brewing concerns and small breweries. Of course, everything at the festival is thought out. There will be beer, various goodies, and live music.
An amazing show awaits Prague residents and guests of the capital on May 15. On this day, one of the patrons of Prague and Bohemia, John of Nepomuk, is honored in Prague. The main action will take place at the Charles Bridge: light show, music, regatta of a flotilla of historical ships and colorful fireworks.
To celebrate their thirtieth anniversary, Swedish pop-rock duo Roxette are performing at the O2 Arena. You will hear the group's already legendary hits. Among them, “Neverending Love”, “It Must Have Been Love”, “Listen To Your Heart” and many others.
If you prefer something heavier to rock, then go to Def Leppard on May 23. The British band will rock heavy metal in the same arena.
IN last days May The Royal Gardens of Prague Castle invite everyone to the Food Festival. Prague in May invites you to test the culinary skills of the best restaurant chefs in the Czech Republic and taste local and international cuisine. In addition, sip a glass or two of Moravian wine or Czech beer. This festival can be safely attended by the whole family. For children there will be a playground not only with entertainment, but also with the opportunity to cook something delicious themselves.
This is not all the entertainment in Prague for March, April and May. To romantic walks around charming Prague, you can add breathtaking bus excursions to ancient Czech cities and castles or a voyage to one of the cities of Europe, say, Dresden, Munich, Nuremberg or, for example, Vienna. Choose a time, take your loved ones and friends and come book a tour. And we will select the best program for you!
