Park & Garden

Shooters Island

📍 Střelecký ostrov, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic

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Quick Facts

Location: Czech Republic, Prague
Category: Park & Garden
Duration: 0.5-1 hour
Opening Hours: Daily 06:00-23:00 · Apr-Oct daily 06:00-23:00; Nov-Mar closes at 20:00; on-site cafe and restaurant keep their own hours
Ticket Price: Free Admission: Free entry · Food, summer open-air concerts and film screenings charged separately
Address: Střelecký ostrov, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50.0769, 14.4075

Introduction

Střelecký ostrov, or Shooters Island, is a small green isle in the Vltava named after the marksmen's club that once practised here. Today it is a beloved riverside escape with lawns, old trees and a waterside pub, and its banks frame postcard views of the National Theatre and Vyšehrad. Free to enter and easy to reach, it is the perfect breather between sights, whether you come for a picnic or for the golden light on the river at dusk.

✨ Highlights

River Green Oasis

Lawns and century-old trees make this tiny island a calm pocket in the busy city.

Theatre Views

The island's edge lines up perfectly with the National Theatre for classic photos.

Riverside Pilsner

A traditional pub on the island pours Czech beer best enjoyed with a summer breeze.

Golden Hour Walk

At dusk, look downstream towards Vyšehrad for one of Prague's mellowest sunsets.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：Spring through autumn is best, especially summer evenings; wrap up warm in winter winds.

→Duration：Half an hour to an hour; ideal as a flexible pause between sights.

→Transport：Enter via stairs mid-way across Palacký Bridge; nearby tram stops are a short walk away.

→Food：A pub sits on the island, with more cafés and bars along both riverbanks.

→Transportation：Metro B Národní třída, 5 min walk; trams 9/18/22 to Národní divadlo; enter by the staircase mid-way across Most Legií bridge, which has a lift

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	06:00-23:00
Tuesday	06:00-23:00
Wednesday	06:00-23:00
Thursday	06:00-23:00
Friday	06:00-23:00
Saturday	06:00-23:00
Sunday	06:00-23:00

Apr-Oct daily 06:00-23:00; Nov-Mar closes at 20:00; on-site cafe and restaurant keep their own hours

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free Admission	Free entry

Food, summer open-air concerts and film screenings charged separately

💡 Tips

• Access is via stairs halfway across Palacký Bridge; the entrance is easy to miss, so watch for signs.

• Small concerts and events sometimes liven up the island in summer; check local listings.

• The lawns are perfect for a picnic; stock up nearby and please take your rubbish with you.

• For the classic National Theatre shot, stand on the northern bank in the evening light.

• During high water the island may partly close, so check city notices before heading over.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Shooters Island?

Monday: 06:00-23:00; Tuesday: 06:00-23:00; Wednesday: 06:00-23:00; Thursday: 06:00-23:00; Friday: 06:00-23:00; Saturday: 06:00-23:00; Sunday: 06:00-23:00; Apr-Oct daily 06:00-23:00; Nov-Mar closes at 20:00; on-site cafe and restaurant keep their own hours

How much is the admission for Shooters Island?

Free Admission: Free entry; Food, summer open-air concerts and film screenings charged separately

Any practical tips for visiting Shooters Island?

Access is via stairs halfway across Palacký Bridge; the entrance is easy to miss, so watch for signs. Small concerts and events sometimes liven up the island in summer; check local listings.