6 Unusual Things to Do in Prague
Updated: Jun 11, 2021
Prague is an exciting city to visit, with wonderful sightseeing, breathtaking architecture and rich history, but you will be surprised to know that there are also many unusual, fun and weird things to do in the city. Here are the top 6 unusual things to do in Prague.
1. Bathe In Beer
Drinking as much beer as your heart desires while soaking in a bathtub full of warm....beer. Does it sound too good to be true? Not in Prague! People in the Czech Republic have been bathing in beer for hundreds of years and this tradition became a part of a country's culture. Bathing in beer is not just extremely enjoyable, but it also has many health benefits, such as stress reduction, skin rejuvenation, detoxification, etc. Do you want to relax after walking all day through the city? Take a beer bath!
Our recommendation (based on reviews): Original Beer Spa
Opening hours: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
Address: Zitna 9, Prague 1.
2. An Infinite Tower of Books
If you are near Old Town Square, it is worth making a quick visit to the Municipal Library of Prague, where you will find a very unique tower of books (it's free of charge and just 3 minutes away from the square).
A tower of books represents a never-ending spiral of knowledge. We guarantee that you will be fascinated by this infinite tunnel of books.
Address: Mariánské nám. 98/1, 110 00 Josefov
3. The Spinning head of Franz Kafka
If you are in Prague and looking for something unusual, you must see the gigantic constantly moving head of Franz Kafka! This 11-meter high statue consists of 42 moving panels that form the face of the famed Czech writer. This piece of art is installed at the Quadrio shopping center.
Suggested duration: 1-2 hours
Opening hours: 7:00 am - 12:00 am
4. Experience a Haunted Prague
Are you fascinated by the supernatural? Learn about a dark and mystical side of Prague on a ghost tour. Go to the city's most mysterious medieval alleys and hear legends, myths and terrifyingly real stories of chilling murders, ghosts and tragic deaths from the old days.
Suggested duration: 2 hours
Our recommendation (based on reviews): night walk tour from Mysterium Tours
Price from € 20.50 per adult
5. Dine in a cave
Triton Restaurant is a quirky restaurant built to resemble a stalactite cave. The walls of the restaurant are adorned with statues and sculptures from Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mythologies. The theme of the restaurant is the mythological underworld Hades, Eating a meal surrounded by the mystical atmosphere of the underworld is one of the unusual things to do in Prague.
Address: Vaclavske namesti 784/26, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
6. Dancing House Prague (Fred and Ginger)
Dancing House's exterior design was inspired by two dancers - Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. On top of this unusual building, you can find a sightseeing terrace, from which you can overlook the stunning panorama of the city.
Suggested duration: < 1 hour
Address: Jiráskovo nám. 1981/6, 120 00 Nové Město
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