Some four years ago I was able to live for a month in Prague, due to the TEFL-course that I took in order to become an English teacher in Costa Rica. As I’m still very fond of the memory of that time in the gorgeous city, I felt pretty grateful to be able to visit Prague during autumn again, even though all the TEFL-buddies had left town by then.
Nevertheless I had some great companion with me: my dog! Chapo was about to count her 9th country in her furry little had. Moreover, we were both able to catch the last breath of fall that week! ?Autumn is without a doubt the most perfect timing to travel to Prague, especially if you have an irreplaceable sense of nostalgia for all things fall. From early October onwards leaves shift their color palette from yellow to orange and red before slowly falling. They turn the already charming cobblestones streets into small fairytales.
Funny enough; many people started talking Czech to me. I had Chapo to thank for that; them viewing me as a local :). Although the city center is a bit too busy to walk with a dog, Prague surely still is quite a pet-friendly place. Many people have a dog in here themselves and in the surrounding area there are so many forests that it might be hard to choose where to go first. Here are my favourites:
- Petřínské sady (Petřín gardens). Perhaps the prettiest park I have ever been. Although you have to climb a little, you will be rewarded with superb views on both the old city center and the castle. During spring these garden are gorgeously in bloom.
- Kinského zahrada (Kinski gardens). Next to Petřín you’ll find this steeper park. Again the views on the city are magnificent.
- Letenská pláň (Letna gardens). When the sun is out this park is full of locals. In spring the beer gardens open up in here too. Again, superb views on the city.
- Stromovka park. A bit further away from the city center, but this park is a favourite among the locals. As such, you may meet many local dogs in here.
- Střelecký island. An island in the middle of the city. Dogs aren’t allowed loose in here, as many swan have this island as a hub. Nevertheless, your dog could jump in the water in here (be careful for the current though)
- Vyšehrad. Historic fort on the south banks of the river. The area feels very ancient and mystical. Again great views on the river in here!
- Kampa island. A small oasis of tranquil vibes, right next to the Karl’s Bridge! This area is a great one for dogs too and you’ll for sure run into many of them in front of the Museum Kampa.
That’s that! But of course I also made a ‘boop the snoot’ Prague edition. With my all-time favourite model posing in front of some vivid autumn backdrops.
If you’re totally in love with Prague in autumn photos, you mustn’t forget to czech out this former post either!
Chapo in front of the Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square) ↓
View on the Carls Bridge as seen from Most Legii (Legion Bridge) ↓
Chapo in Kinského zahrada, Kinski Garden ↓
View from the Letná gardens (summer garden) ↓
On the way to Letná gardens (summer garden) ↓
On Kampa Island, next to Karl's Bridge ↓
Autumn view on Kampa Island ↓
Karl's Bridge as seen from Kampa Island ↓
Square next to Statue of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk ↓
The Piss Sculpture next to Franz Kafka Museum ↓
Chapo living the life in Petřínské sady, Petřín gardens ↓
Next to the Kampa Museum ↓
On the way to the castle at Ke Hradu ↓
Chapo was even allowed inside the castle, which was a fun surprise! ↓
View on the castle as seen from Strahovské ↓
Near the Memorial to the Victims of Communism ↓
There it is: boop the snoot on Karlův most! ↓
Petřínské sady, Petřín gardens around nightfall ↓
And one more next to thé bridge ↓
Here’s where to find the best parks to walk with your dog!
