Czech Republic

Czech Republic with Kids

View of the Band rock formations in Bohemian Paradise Czech Republic

What a wonderful surprise our family trip to the Czech Republic was! We recently enjoyed a 17-day trip to the Czech Republic with kids, and were blown away by how fun & beautiful the entire country is.

We loved the beautiful capital of Prague (of course), but the real magic for families is out in the countryside, where you can hike through sandstone “rock cities” and wander castle ruins. The Czech Republic (also known as “Czechia”) is a fantastic and surprisingly easy destination for a family vacation.

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Bohemian Paradise With Kids: 5 Easy Hikes & Castles

Bohemian Paradise Hiking with Kids

The Bohemian Paradise (also known as “Czech Paradise” or “Cesky Raj“) is a beautiful protected area in the Czech Republic. Bohemian Paradise is known for its sandstone rock formations and the twin towers of the Trosky Castle, perched dramatically up high on two basalt volcanic plugs. We chose to visit this beautiful area of the Czech Republic with our kids as there are so many fun & scenic easy Bohemian Paradise hiking trails.

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The Wild Gorge Hike (Via Pravčická brána)

Edmond Gorge in Bohemian Switzerland with children

If you love impressive natural monuments, looming cliffs, sweeping vistas, deep forests and lazy boat rides through beautiful gorges, then we have an amazing hike for you. The Wild Gorge hike in Bohemian Switzerland provides some of the best scenery the Czech Republic has to offer.

The 20 km (12.5 mile) Wild Gorge hike includes a visit to Pravčická Brána, which is the largest natural stone bridge in Europe. Including the short, but amazing boat rides, we hiked the full Wild Gorge hike with our kids in just over 6 hours. 

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3 Days in Bohemian Switzerland with Kids: 6 Kid-Friendly Hikes

Hiking Bohemian Switzerland National Park with Kids

We love hiking and sharing our appreciation of nature with our kids. We were so excited when we discovered Bohemian Switzerland National Park (České Švýcarsko), the Czech Republic’s newest national park. During our 3 day family visit to this beautiful region, we enjoyed many excellent kid-friendly Bohemian Switzerland hiking trails.

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3 Days in Karlovy Vary with Kids (Family-Friendly Itinerary)

A charming street in old town Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

Karlovy Vary is a popular spa town found in western Czech Republic. Also known as Karlowe Wary or Karlsbad, this scenic Czechia town is home to many thermal spas and mineral springs. Karlovy Vary is the largest and best-known spa town in the western Czech Republic. Despite being a resort town known for relaxation, there are many fun things to do in Karlovy Vary with kids.

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3 Days in Český Krumlov with Kids

Český Krumlov is a great place in the Czech Republic to visit with kids. With so much culture and history, there are no shortage of fun things to do in Český Krumlov with kids.

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5 Great Destinations for the Czech Republic with Kids

Hiking from Hruba Skala to Valdstejn Castle Bohemian Paradise With Kids

To be honest, when we started planning our Eastern Europe family trip we didn’t know much about the Czech Republic (officially known as “Czechia“) outside of Prague. Once we started to see what treasures could be found in the countryside, we were excited by what we found. With so many amazing outdoor activities, we couldn’t wait for our family trip to the Czech Republic with kids.

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6 Easy Walks in Prague

The Brewer kids, from the FamilyCanTravel.com blog, enjoy an easy walk in Divoka Sarka park while on a family trip to Prague.

We recently spent 6 days in Prague with kids and discovered it is a wonderful place to travel with your family. Not only does Prague have an amazing history, it also has plenty of green space and a beautiful, tranquil river winding through the historic town center. If you are like us, we like to balance out our Prague sightseeing with a little outdoor exercise and play time with the kids.

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