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Prague in Motion Name: Prague in Motion Text: © Prague City Tourism in cooperation with Outfanatic.com Photos: © Prague City Tourism, Outfanatic.com and the institutions’ photo archives Graphic design and typesetting: Dynamo design s.r.o. Printing: freytag & berndt Prague 4/2015 1st edition Where to go for your Not for sale active leisure Prague City Tourism Where to go for your Arbesovo náměstí 70/4 / Praha 5 / 150 00 / CZ www.prague.eu active leisure www.pragueinmotion.eu Kapitola Our tip: The Outfanatic.com portal (www.outfanatic.com) is the ideal portal for anyone keen on getting out and about when it comes to sport. As well as themed articles, a calendar of events, advertisements, and people looking for sports partners you will nd here the rst interactive outdoor map of Prague with lots of detail and useful information. The site is available in Czech and English. Note: The GPS coordinates are functional and valid on Google Maps (www.google.cz/maps) as of April . Prague is at irst glance a city of great history and striking monuments – be it Prague Castle, Charles Bridge or the astronomical clock on the Old Town Square. To be fair, the city has a lot more to ofer its visitors. It’s no exaggeration to say that Prague is also a sports capital, as is borne out by the guidebook you are holding right now. Prague is dotted all over with countless places to spend your leisure time actively. There really is something here for everyone. What’s more, you can explore and try out new things and meet like-minded people. Sport really does bring people together! And, as a bonus, you’ll discover a whole new side to the city. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer dynamic sports, or just long to stretch quietly, whether you’d rather calm the mind or pump up some adrenalin. It doesn’t matter what the thermometer says, nor whether the city is being bathed in sunlight or cosseted in fresh snow. You might want to have some fun with your friends, to get to know a new crowd or just to get some time alone. Whatever you choose, Prague always has just your kind of answer and a whole host of possibilities. Here you will ind up-to-date itness centres, even right in the heart of the city. Thanks to the Vltava River, Prague is open for water sports, too. In the midst of all that big city hustle-and-bustle you can ind a whole gamut of parks and gardens, which are not just an oasis of peace and relaxation, but your invitation to do some ever-popular jogging or Nordic walking. That is by no means the end of it all, as you can see for yourself in our guide. It sets out not to provide a complete and comprehensive overview of all the sports opportunities in Prague, since you would hardly want to carry around such a great tome. Nevertheless, we’re sure you’ll gain valuable inspiration out of it, and get the best out of the Czech capital’s sporty side. Praha v pohybu_BROZURA EN-sazba96str_15-03-04.indd 1 12.03.15 16:25 Contents Parks & Natural retreats ........................... 5 Parks ....................................................... 6 Natural retreats . 8 Swimming & Relaxing on the water ........... 12 Aquaparks ................................................. 13 Swimming pools ............................................ 15 Outdoor pools and lidos ..................................... 18 Boat and pedalo rental ...................................... 20 Water sports .......................................... 22 Fitness ................................................. 26 Indoor itness .............................................. 27 Pilates ..................................................... 30 Outdoor itness ............................................. 30 Running & hiking ................................... 33 Running ................................................... 34 Nordic walking ............................................. 35 Geocaching ................................................ 35 Cycling, in-line & skateboarding ................ 36 Guided cycling .............................................. 37 Bikeparks .................................................. 39 In-line ..................................................... 40 In-line rental shops ......................................... 41 Skateboarding .............................................. 42 Multi-purpose sports facilities ................... 44 Stadiums .............................................. 49 Football .................................................... 50 Winter stadiums ............................................ 52 Public Ice skating ........................................... 53 Other stadiums ............................................. 54 Horse Racing & Riding ............................. 56 Horse Racing ............................................... 57 Horse Riding ............................................... 57 Golf & minigolf . 60 Golf ....................................................... 61 Minigolf ................................................... 64 Praha v pohybu_BROZURA EN-sazba96str_15-03-04.indd 2 12.03.15 16:25 Racquet sports ....................................... 65 Tennis ..................................................... 66 Squash .................................................... 67 Beach Volleyball ..................................... 69 Climbing, Bouldering & Rope centres .......... 72 Climbing & Bouldering ...................................... 73 Rope centres ............................................... 76 Modern sports . 78 Discgolf .................................................... 79 Kiting ...................................................... 80 Paddleboard ............................................... 80 Slackline ................................................... 81 Sportflight ................................................. 82 Relaxation & Meditation .......................... 83 Historical gardens .......................................... 84 Botanical gardens and Zoo ................................... 87 Yoga ....................................................... 88 Tai-chi ..................................................... 90 Bobsleigh & Go-kart tracks ....................... 91 Bobsleigh track ............................................. 92 Go-karts ................................................... 92 Prague City Tourism information centres ..... 94 Praha v pohybu_BROZURA EN-sazba96str_15-03-04.indd 3 12.03.15 16:25 Praha v pohybu_BROZURA EN-sazba96str_15-03-04.indd 4 12.03.15 16:25 Parks & Natural retreats Praha v pohybu_BROZURA EN-sazba96str_15-03-04.indd 5 12.03.15 16:25 6 Parks Parks Petřín Park (Petřínské sady) Prague 1 – Malá Strana GPS: 50.083843, 14.396914 Petřín Hill is one of the largest urban expanses of greenery, and its slopes are an oasis of calm in the centre of Prague. The area is like a park-woodland with lots of statues, gardens, orchards and winding cobblestone and asphalt paths meandering up its steep slopes. At the top you will see the Petřín lookout tower, which ofers a breathtaking view of the entire city. Riegrovy Park (Riegrovy sady) Prague 2 – Vinohrady GPS: 50.080429, 14.441129 This park, more than a hundred years old, has many half-hidden secluded nooks and crannies, as well as wooded glades, open meadows and uncommon vistas of Prague. Its relatively small area of 27 acres (11 hectares) is densely interwoven with narrow asphalted pathways for romantic walks and sports. Vítkov Hill Prague 3 – Žižkov GPS: 50.088874, 14.454349 Vítkov Hill, interlaced with promenade trails, ofers a remarkable view of almost the entire city. The whole park, still imbued with a 1930s atmosphere is dominated by a monumental bronze statue of the Hussite leader, Jan Žižka. In-line skaters will appreciate the 3 km in-line trail, part of which goes through an illuminated tunnel, which traverses the hill. Praha v pohybu_BROZURA EN-sazba96str_15-03-04.indd 6 12.03.15 16:25 Parks 7 Central Park (Centrální park) Prague 5 – Stodůlky GPS: 50.047786, 14.331623 Prague’s ‘Central Park’ at Stodůlky is an interesting alternative for active leisure. In addition to the outdoor training facilities you will also ind a publicly accessible fourcross (MTB) trail. The park is also suitable for in-line skating. It has the beneit of night lighting and an excellent connection to the Prokopské Valley / Prokopské údolí. Hvězda Game Park (Obora Hvězda) Prague 6 – Liboc GPS: 50.082299, 14.331463 A large park with three majestic avenues; which used to be a game reserve, pandering to the hunting frivolities of Renaissance nobility. These days, it is a popular place for walking with dogs or for relaxation, running and jogging, cycling or cross-country skiing or spending time with your children at the playground. Praha v pohybu_BROZURA EN-sazba96str_15-03-04.indd 7 12.03.15 16:25 8 Parks / Natural retreats Stromovka Park Prague 7 – Holešovice GPS: 50.106627, 14.418915 This green oasis near the city centre is a popular place for sport and relaxation at any age. There you will ind an extensive network of asphalt walkways with a slight camber, and night lighting. Stromovka park is especially popular with runners, in-line skaters and mothers with prams. In the park are 2 picnic places with some basic equipment and special keep-it features for adults and seniors. Letná Park (Letenské sady) Prague 7 – Holešovice GPS: 50.095681, 14.420088 An extensive park with large grassy areas, mature trees and a varied mix of tree species, and some exceptional city views. An almost 4 kilometre long asphalt trail is great for recreational