Prague with children

A huge hall of trains, cars and aeroplanes in Letná, plus hands-on science; perfect on a cold day.

One of Europe’s best zoos, open all year on a hillside in Troja, with heated pavilions for gorillas and elephants.

Dome shows and an interactive space exhibition at the edge of Stromovka park.

A small 19th-century mirror labyrinth near the lookout tower, with a painted diorama of a battle on Charles Bridge. Open daily 10:00–18:00 in winter.

A little Eiffel Tower on the hill, with views across the whole city on a clear day. Open daily 10:00–18:00 in November and December, with shorter hours on 24 and 31 December. The funicular is out of service, so walk up.

A wide plateau above the river with playgrounds, the giant Metronome and the best panorama of the bridges.

A former royal hunting park with long, flat paths for prams, ponds and play areas.

Fortress walls and lawns high above the Vltava; a gentle half-day with space to run.

A small riverside park beneath Charles Bridge, with swans and room to play.