{"id":10194,"date":"2025-09-28T21:09:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T21:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/?p=10194"},"modified":"2025-09-28T21:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T21:09:43","slug":"4-fun-activities-with-kids-in-prague-old-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/zh\/4-fun-activities-with-kids-in-prague-old-town\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Fun Activities with Kids in Prague Old Town"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"553\">Prague\u2019s Old Town, known as <strong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"304\">\u65af\u5854\u96f7\u6885\u65af\u6258<\/strong> in Czech, is a magical place full of history, legends, and hidden gems. From the <strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"405\">\u8001\u57ce\u5e7f\u573a<\/strong> to the little streets leading to <strong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"457\">\u67e5\u7406\u5927\u6865<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"482\">Powder Gate<\/strong> that marks the border with the New Town, there\u2019s plenty to discover.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"755\">If you want to uncover the stories of Old Town with your children, download this <strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"696\">free printable \u201cLegend of the Prague Astronomical Clock\u201d<\/strong>! I turned the story into a fun puzzle for kids to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"851\">I\u2019ve also marked all the places mentioned in this article on a map to make exploring easier.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"856\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"917\">1. Tell Your Kids the Legend of the Astronomical Clock<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1149\">\u5728\u91cc\u9762 <strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"945\">\u8001\u57ce\u5e7f\u573a<\/strong>, crowds gather every hour to watch the famous <strong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1014\">\u5929\u6587\u949f<\/strong>. As the clock strikes, the skeleton rings its bell, the twelve apostles pass by the windows, and finally, the golden cockerel crows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"1149\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-538\" src=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/prague-astronomical-clock-tower-photos-683x1024.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/prague-astronomical-clock-tower-photos-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/prague-astronomical-clock-tower-photos-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/prague-astronomical-clock-tower-photos-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/prague-astronomical-clock-tower-photos-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/prague-astronomical-clock-tower-photos-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/prague-astronomical-clock-tower-photos-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/prague-astronomical-clock-tower-photos-681x1022.jpg 681w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/prague-astronomical-clock-tower-photos.jpg 1533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1280\">Although the show might feel short for kids (remember, it was built over 600 years ago!), the real magic comes from its legend.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1347\">\ud83d\udc49 Use the <strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1344\">free printable Legend of the Astronomical Clock<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1464\">\n<li data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1376\">\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1376\">Read the story together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1464\">\n<p data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1464\">Let your children cut out pictures and glue them into the story in the right order.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1528\">This turns the history lesson into a fun, hands-on activity.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1584\">2. Buy Czech Pencils \u2013 The Best in the World<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1780\">Did you know the world\u2019s best pencils are made in Prague? <strong data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1668\">KOH-I-NOOR HARDTMUTH<\/strong>, founded in 1790, produces high-quality pencils that have been trusted by teachers and artists for centuries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1958\">When my son Chris brought home a school list, it included: \u201ctriangular crayons Koh-i-noor\u201d and \u201cKoh-i-noor pencil 2H.\u201d That\u2019s how reliable they are \u2013 they simply don\u2019t break!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2073\">\ud83d\udccd Where to buy? Visit the <strong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2027\"><a href=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/zh\/the-history-of-koh-i-noor-hardtmuth\/\">Koh-i-noor store<\/a> in Ungelt Courtyard<\/strong>, just a few steps from the Old Town Square.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2321\">Ungelt Courtyard itself is a fascinating historical spot: once a fortified merchant yard from the 12th century where foreign traders paid customs. Today, it\u2019s a peaceful shortcut away from crowded Celetn\u00e1 Street \u2013 and home to this special shop.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2326\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2381\">3. Find the Upside-Down Horse in Lucerna Passage<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2511\">At the top of <strong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2417\">\u74e6\u8328\u62c9\u592b\u5e7f\u573a<\/strong>, you\u2019ll see the statue of St. Wenceslas on his horse. But did you know there\u2019s another one?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8264\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kavarna-lucerna-prague-cafe2.jpg\" alt=\"kav\u00e1rna lucerna-prague-cafes\" width=\"629\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kavarna-lucerna-prague-cafe2.jpg 629w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kavarna-lucerna-prague-cafe2-600x567.jpg 600w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kavarna-lucerna-prague-cafe2-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kavarna-lucerna-prague-cafe2-13x12.jpg 13w, https:\/\/praguehints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/kavarna-lucerna-prague-cafe2-445x420.jpg 445w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lucerna Pasaje<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2655\">Inside the <strong data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2543\">Lucerna Passage<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find a surprising sight: <strong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2627\">St. Wenceslas riding an upside-down dead horse<\/strong> hanging from the ceiling.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2771\">Created in 1999 by controversial Czech artist <strong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2718\">David \u010cern\u00fd<\/strong>, this sculpture sparks curiosity and conversation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2811\">When my son Marian saw it, he asked:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2875\">\n<li data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2842\">\n<p data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2842\"><strong>\u201cMom, is that horse dead?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2875\">\n<p data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2875\"><strong>\u201cCan you ride a dead horse?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2877\" data-end=\"2960\">It\u2019s quirky, thought-provoking, and guaranteed to capture children\u2019s imagination.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2965\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3013\">4. Rent a Paddle Boat on the Vltava River<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3114\">On a warm sunny day, take your family out on the <strong data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3080\">\u4f0f\u5c14\u5854\u74e6\u6cb3<\/strong> for an unforgettable adventure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3282\">We rented a four-person paddle boat from <strong data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3176\">Slavonic Island<\/strong> for just 200 CZK (around \u20ac8). It was easier to paddle than I expected, and the views were breathtaking:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3366\">\n<li data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3305\">\n<p data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3305\"><a href=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/zh\/charles-bridge-karluv-most\/\"><strong data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3303\">\u67e5\u7406\u5927\u6865<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3327\">\n<p data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3327\"><a href=\"https:\/\/praguehints.com\/zh\/prague-castle\/\"><strong data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3325\">\u5e03\u62c9\u683c\u57ce\u5821<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3366\">\n<p data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3366\">Swans and ducks swimming alongside<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3467\">The kids loved chasing other boats and spotting birds. A few small \u201ccollisions\u201d added to the fun!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3563\">This activity quickly became one of my favorite things to do in Prague\u2019s Old Town with kids.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3568\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3570\" data-end=\"3584\">Final Tip<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3772\">Even if you\u2019re not traveling to Prague right now, don\u2019t miss the <strong data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3697\">printable Legend of the Astronomical Clock<\/strong>. It\u2019s a wonderful way to bring a piece of Prague\u2019s magic into your home.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3777\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3889\">\u2728 <strong data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3887\">Save this list for your trip and let me know which activity your kids enjoyed most in Prague Old Town!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prague\u2019s Old Town, known as Star\u00e9 M\u011bsto in Czech, is a magical place full of history, legends, and hidden gems. From the Old Town Square to the little streets leading to Charles Bridge, and the Powder Gate that marks the border with the New Town, there\u2019s plenty to discover. 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