Spring in Prague: A Teacher’s Guide to Parks, Easter Markets, and Post-Winter Joy
There’s a certain moment in Prague — usually around late March — when your winter coat starts to feel a bit dramatic. The trees get bold with their buds, cafés roll out patio seating (despite it being a brisk 8°C), and sunglasses suddenly return to fashion. After a long, gray winter, spring has arrived.
For those of us living here, especially teaching English, spring feels like a reset button. You’re no longer trudging to class under a cloud of cold, dark despair. You’re just…walking. Maybe even voluntarily. Here’s how to make the most of spring in Prague — especially if you’re teaching, new to the city, or just looking to shake off the cold months.
Parks That Will Trick You Into Thinking You Hike
One of the best parts about Prague is how accessible green space is. You don’t need to drive to the countryside or spend half a paycheck to enjoy the outdoors. The parks here are built into the rhythm of the city, and in spring, they’re finally usable again.
Riegrovy Sady
Arguably the most expat-heavy park in the springtime, Riegrovy offers sprawling lawns and a sunset view of Prague Castle that feels almost fake. It’s where Tuesday beers turn into “How is it midnight?” and where you will, inevitably, run into your students — just smile and pretend your beer cup is full of grammar exercises.
Pro tip for new graduates: As much as you want to show it off, don’t bring your TEFL certificate here. You’ll likely lose it.
Letná Park
Perfect for people who enjoy a walk with options. There are shaded paths, sprawling views over the Vltava, a giant red Metronome, and a solid chance of finding impromptu DJs or food trucks. The Letná Beer Garden is also a popular meet-up spot to watch all the Czech locals bask in the warm air and smile in public for the first time since you moved here in October.
Stromovka
Want something quieter? Stromovka’s your spot. Often referred to as Prague’s version of Central Park, it’s ideal for long strolls, reading by a pond, or pretending you’re someone who meditates. Teachers often come here on weekends to decompress from lesson planning and reflect on just how lucky they are to be here.
Easter Markets: Smaller, Warmer, Less Screaming
The Easter markets are basically the spring edition of the Christmas ones — same wooden stalls, fewer elbows. You’ll find them in Old Town Square and Naměstí Míru, with the usual mix of handmade crafts, food, and seasonal decor that walks the line between charming and aggressively festive.
There are painted eggs, braided whips (don’t ask), and piles of sauerkraut that I mistakenly referred to as ‘Mac and Cheese’ to a confused vendor (sorry I’m American and hungry). It’s a good excuse to brush up on your Czech, or at least practice polite nodding while someone explains the cultural significance of something you just bought for the colors.
Spring as a Language Teacher: Say Yes More Often
Winter teaching in Prague can be a grind. Short days, tired students, and that weird stretch in February where you forget what sunlight feels like. But in spring, things shift — just a little.
Your students thaw out. You find your favorite coffee spots. Your time outside of work seems longer and brighter. And with the sun sticking around longer, it becomes easier to say yes:
- Yes to an after-class drink by the river
- Yes to a spontaneous hike (read: long walk that ends in a pub)
- Yes, to finally figuring out how Czech money works
This is also a good time to take your lessons outside — conversational walks, café lessons, anything that makes use of the weather while it’s still pleasant and not full-on summer tourist chaos.
So pat yourself on the back, because you made it through Czech winter! Unless you cheated and just moved here, in which case… just wait…
Take spring as your opportunity to explore Prague on a deeper level. Hit up a May Day celebration, attend a witch-burning (yes, really), or sit in a park and eavesdrop on your students trying to flirt in English. It’s not profound — but after a long winter, it doesn’t have to be.
*Easter Market Photo by Trhy P raha
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