Letná Park Prague is a fantastic city park with amazing views and one of the best beer gardens in Prague too.
Letná Park has it all – some of the best viewpoints in Prague, one of the best beer gardens in Prague, beautiful avenues of trees, a gorgeous Art Nouveau pavilion and more. Add in one of the most popular landmarks of Prague, great running and cycling paths and enough space for a mass political protest and you draw quite a crowd.
So here is Letná, one of the best Prague parks to visit.
Where To Stay Near Letná Park in Prague
Fairmont Golden Prague – just across the river from Letná Park, a short walk away across Čechův most bridge, the restored and renamed former Intercontinental Hotel, one of the most prestigious hotels in Prague during the Communist era
Hotel Hoffmeister Prague – family-run boutique hotel a short walk down the hill from Letná, and also very close to the steps and eastern entrance to Prague Castle
Art Hotel Prague – popular hotel just behind the Sparta Praha stadium, a short walk to Letná (and down the hill to the Old Town), restaurants and shops in Holešovice and trams
Prague Letna Apartments – 4* apartments just across the street from Letná Park, an ideal location if you want somewhere slightly out off the busy over-touristed centre
Letná Park Prague – An Introduction
Letná Park in Prague occupies a prime position just to the north of the Old Town, and it’s one of the most pleasant places to visit in Prague – and an essential stop if you’re photographing Prague
It overlooks a splendid stretch of the Vltava river in Prague, including many of the most beautiful bridges in Prague
It’s located in the suburbs of Holešovice and Bubeněc, in the Prague 7 district
Most of the main Letná Park attractions and sights are located along the ridge overlooking the river
The Park is known as Letenské sady in Czech
There is also an enormous stretch of parkland between the kids’ playground and the Sparta Prague football stadium – many mass political rallies have taken place here, including during the 1989 Velvet Revolution
Letná Beer Garden
Letná Park Prague has possibly the most famous beer garden in the city, largely on account of the splendid views you get over the city. In spring and summer, the Letná Park beer garden is shady, with the trees around in full flower.
We revisited while in Prague in autumn, and the views over the city are more open. Stopping off there for a drink (I went for a Gambrinus, and they also serve Pilsner Urquell) is one of the best things to do in Prague. You can also get burgers and hot dogs there.
Prague Metronome
The red Prague Metronome has been ticking and tocking back and forth since 1991, and has become one of the icons of this great Prague park and, indeed, the city.
It’s directly above Čechuv most – the Svatopluk Čech Bridge – and occupies the site of the hated gargantuan statue of Josef Stalin, which was blown up in 1962.
The flat area below the Metronome is popular with skateboarders, kids on scooters and runners – the latter also run up the steep steps and slope from the riverside far below.
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Hanavsky Pavilion
The late 19th century Hanavsky Pavilion is one of the hidden treasures of Art Nouveau Prague. It’s right next to the best views of the river and city, and has a small beer garden where you can enjoy a drink and take in the panoramic view.
Letná Park Children’s Playground
Letná is one of the best parks to visit if you’re in Prague with kids, and has a great playground to round things off nicely. One part is suitable for younger kids who can climb on the wooden hippos and rock back and forth on the little animal rides. The part for older kids has slides, climbing frames and sandpits.
Things To See In Prague Near Letná Park
Two excellent Prague museums are very close to Letna – the National Agriculture Museum and the National Technical Museum next door. My seven-year-old son and I can vouch for the Agriculture Museum.
Stromovka Park, another of the best parks in Prague, is a 15-minute walk or 10-minute tram ride (head down the hill to Strossmayerovo náměstí and change there for the 17 tram to Vystavistě Holešovice.
The trams make getting around Prague very easy, and the number 12 is only a 5-minute run down the hill from lovely Malá Strana.
Getting To Letná Park
As one of the main parks in Prague, Letná is easy to find and reach. Part of it is directly above the river, and the 15 and 17 trams stop directly below the Metronome at Čechuv most. From there. It’s a short, steep climb up the hill, some routes with long flights of steps, others with less steps and longer slopes.
On the other side of Letná Park, five different tram routes stop close by – the 1,8, 12, 25 and 26. They all stop at Sparta (right outside the football ground), Korunovačni and Letenské. They are all on the same street, Milady Horakové, so take your pick.
Letná Park Prague – Final Thoughts
I hope that you’ve enjoyed this article and get to visit Letná when you’re in Prague. Many people head there for the views up the River Vltava or the beer garden, both of which are well worth the visit.
Having lived in Prague for over four years, I’ve written extensively about my former home city, and here’s a selection of further articles for you to browse through:
Parks and Gardens In Prague
Prague Parks – green escapes, riverside walks, beer gardens and more
Letná Park – one of the largest city parks, with superb views over the city
Stromovka Park – former royal hunting grounds in Holešovice
Petřin Hill – outstanding hillside park with some of the best walks in Prague
Obora Hvězda Prague – another former royal hunting ground, a forest park with Renaissance palace in the west of Prague
Prague Gardens – the stunning formal gardens of Prague
Vrtba Garden – glorious early Baroque terraced garden in Mala Strana
Petřin Hill – outstanding hillside park with some of the best walks in Prague
Divoká Šárka Prague – a rocky wilderness with hikes, bike rides, swimming and much more
Top Sights In Prague
55 Amazing Things To Do In Prague – By A Former Local
Charles Bridge Prague – one of the most beautiful bridges in the world
Old Town Square Prague – one of the most beautiful squares in the world
Týn Church Prague – stunning Gothic church with fairytale spires
Landmarks of Prague – 22 unmissable sights in the city
Jewish Prague – all Jewish sites in Prague, including those beyond the Josefov district
Hidden Gems in Prague -27 off the beaten track sights to seek out
How To Visit Prague Zoo – one of the best in Europe
National Museum Prague – the biggest, best Museum in the Czech Republic
Prague by Area
Old Town Prague – one of the most captivating old towns in Europe
New Town Prague – the modern heart of the Czech capital – but a taste of the old is never far away
Malá Strana Prague – the enchanting Baroque ‘Lesser Quarter’ below Prague Castle
Kampa Island Prague– the most beautiful and intriguing of Prague’s islands
Vltava River in Prague– everything there is to see along the river in the Czech capital
Žižkov Prague – the former working class renegade and artists’ hangout, as quirky as ever, with some of the best pubs in Prague
Holešovice Prague – Prague 7, one of the best modern areas to explore in the city
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Churches in Prague – 20 wondrous churches from St Vitus Cathedral to a modernist masterpiece in Vinohrady
Communist Prague – 18 Fascinating Places To Explore
Sunsets In Prague – the 10 best places to see them
Prague Streets – the city’s most beautiful streets
Prague World War 2 Sites – including the Heydrich Assassination Site and more