Location
Czech Republic
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Mixed
Best season
June to August (resort open May to September)
About Hostivař Dam
Hostivař reservoir (Hostivařská přehrada) is a dammed lake on the Botič stream in Prague 10, surrounded by the Hostivař forest park. It is the city's best-known lake bathing complex. The paid summer resort on the shore has a main beach of lawns and a long sandy strip that enters the water gradually. There is also a pier, water slides, sports courts, rental pedalos and paddleboards, food stalls, showers and toilets. The complex also includes a nudist beach. The City of Prague's tourism office describes it as completely separate, and local guides place it as the smaller rear beach on the south shore. Woodland screens it from the main beach, and it is reached most directly from the Jižní Město and Petrovice side. It is part of the same ticketed resort, with the same opening season and hours. Being in the city, it fills up on hot summer weekends, while weekday mornings are calmer. Water quality is monitored by Prague's public health authority during the season. Dogs are not allowed anywhere in the resort.
Getting there
The resort's address is K Jezeru, Prague 10. Nine bus stops lie around the reservoir, and the nudist beach side is closest to the Jižní Město and Petrovice housing estates, reached by city bus from the metro. Parking is available at the resort. Entry is ticketed during the season (May-September, daily 9:00-20:00). In 2026 a full-day ticket costs 170 CZK, 140 CZK reduced, or 400 CZK for a family. The paths through the forest park are easy, and a road links the nudist beach to the main gate.
What visitors say
Czech press coverage presents Hostivař as Prague's go-to bathing spot, where nudists are openly welcome. Visitors like that the nudist beach is set apart in the trees, away from the slides and crowds of the main beach. Common tips are to come early on hot weekends and approach from the Jižní Město side for the shortest walk. Too few detailed reviews were found to say more about behaviour or cleanliness.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
The nudist beach is an official, separated section of the managed Hostivař bathing resort, and the City of Prague's tourism office lists it as part of the complex. Czech law has no general ban on nudity in places set aside for it. Entry is through the ticketed resort during opening hours.
Naturism at Hostivař Dam sits under Czech Republic's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Czech Republic public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 50.0405, 14.5367
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the nudist beach at Hostivař?
It is the smaller rear beach on the south shore, separated from the main beach by woodland and reached most directly from the Jižní Město and Petrovice side.
Do I have to pay?
Yes. The nudist beach is part of the ticketed resort; a full-day adult ticket is 170 CZK in 2026.
When is it open?
May to September, daily from 9:00 to 20:00.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the resort.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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