Places for tourists with special needs
Czechia offers plenty to do for people with various physical limitations. Here is an overview of the most accessible destinations in Czechia. Remember, wherever a wheelchair user can move around freely, so can parents with children in strollers, too!
Czech accessible tourism guide
The number of destinations in Czechia that are accessible to all, regardless of physical ability, is growing. Prague has disabled travelers in mind, although the cobblestones can make some of the ancient streets challenging. The city has low-floor trams and buses on many lines, and most metro station entrances are also wheelchair-friendly.
Prague Castle is accessible to wheelchair users with its newly adapted routes, ramps and elevators, including the romantic Golden Lane and St. Vitus Cathedral. The gradual removal of barriers and improved surfaces means that Charles Bridge and Old Town Square are also now more accessible.
Czech Culture
You’ll find it easy to get to the historical National Museum building, the DOX Contemporary Art Centre, the Kunsthalle and the Ginger & Fred Restaurant in the Dancing House. Its imposing “crown” keeps watch over the Vltava River, and the riverside promenade with cafés.
Almost all major cities in Czechia adapt to different types of tourists; the famous Villa Tugendhat in Brno, for example, is open to wheelchair users. Hradec Kralove is considered one of the best barrier-free cities in the country. The Cycle Trail along the Elbe River is great, and many accessible cultural sights can be enjoyed in Kutná Hora, a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Spa colonnades
Another option is to visit the spa resorts. In famous Karlovy Vary you can admire the magnificent architecture and drink from the healing springs while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere. On the other side of the country, at the Luhačovice spa and the modern Lešná Zoo, visitors with special needs are well accommodated. Not far from these are the wine regions of South Moravia as well as the breathtaking Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape.
Český Krumlov
What’s more, Český Krumlov, the UNESCO-listed pride of South Bohemia, is now far more wheelchair-friendly for visitors, thanks to new investments in accessibility. Travelers with disabilities can enjoy tours of the castle, as well as walks through the gardens or along the river.
Up in the treetops
Nature lovers can admire beautiful scenery in the Krkonoše Mountains. One of the best experiences is the Treetop Walk in Janské Lázně. This gives you the chance to get high above the ground and enjoy some amazing panoramic views.
You can also enjoy an active holiday around the Lipno reservoir, where, in addition to similar treetop trails, cycle paths circle the water. Lipno also boasts a range of sports facilities specifically for wheelchair users, including a monoski for winter sports and specially adapted paddleboards, so that everyone can enjoy some fun in the water.
