Place · Charles Bridge & Malá Strana
Kampa Island and the Lennon WallKampa a Lennonova zeď
A park and quiet lanes on an island in the Vltava, below Charles Bridge: go for a slow hour after the bridge and before dinner, with the mill stream and the Lennon Wall.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 50–75 min
- p95 110 min
- Price
- Free
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- 08:00
- desk crowd estimate
- 28″ bags
- No
- Charles Bridge & Malá Strana: forbidden
- Getting there
- Steps from the west end of Charles Bridge, or tram 12, 15, 20 or 22 to Malostranské náměstí, then walk
- exit Malostranská
- Free
- Quiet after the bridge
- Lennon Wall
- Free entry
- Queue: switch at 15 min
- Works with kids
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Rules in force · 10Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…Old Town and Malá Strana are cobbled
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- Czech Republic ↗The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion and avoid street exchange booths.
- Czech Republic ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
- Prague and Central Bohemia ↗Buy regional train tickets at the station or in the operator app; check the last return before you leave.
- Prague ↗Old Town and Malá Strana are cobbled: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Prague ↗Book taxis by app or from the official rank; street-hailed taxis in the centre can overcharge.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 08:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Wed · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: Free
- Time to spend
- 50–75 min · up to 110 min if you linger
Know before you go
- Kampa is separated from Malá Strana by the Čertovka (Devil's Stream) mill channel.
- The Lennon Wall has been covered in graffiti and messages since the 1980s.
- Museum Kampa shows Central European modern art (check hours).
- There are few toilets; use a café.
Best time of day
Plan 50–75 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; weekends and public holidays run one level higher
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Time on site
Minimum
30min
Worthwhile
50min
Typical
75min
p95
110min
Open park and public lanes; the museum has its own hours (check).
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Photos
- Free.
- What's closed
- Flood alertscheckLower parts close when the river is high; check.
- Museum KampacheckOwn hours and closed some days; check.
- NightPark is lit but quiet; go before dark.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Island and park | Free | — |
| Museum Kampa | about CZK 300 adult (2026 estimate; check) | Reduced fare for children. |
Inside, in order
Kampa park
20 minLawns and trees on the island.
Čertovka stream and mill wheel
10 minSometimes called Prague's Venice.
Lennon Wall
10 minGraffiti and messages.
Museum Kampa
45 minModern art; ticket (check).
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 09:159:15 AM
- Closing buffer
- 645′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 20:00. Park is open until dusk.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
In the park
- Opening hours
- Open park; museum hours differ (check).
- Flood alerts: Lower parts close when the river is high; check.
- Museum Kampa: Own hours and closed some days; check.
- Night: Park is lit but quiet; go before dark.
- Toilets and water
- Toilets (check) — Museum and cafés.
- There are few toilets; use a café.
- Shade and benches
- Seating — Benches and lawns.
- Kids and playgrounds
- Lawns, a playground and ducks make it the easiest child stop near the bridge.
- Rules
- Do not lean on the mill wheel or climb onto the wall.
- Charles Bridge · about 5 min on foot
- Prague Castle · about 15 min on foot
- Lesser Town Square café row (field-verify) · about 7 min on foot
- south-west block: shop and café (field-verify) · about 4 min on foot
- south-east block: café seating (field-verify) · about 4 min on foot
- west block: shop and café (field-verify) · about 8 min on foot
- east block: shop and café (field-verify) · about 8 min on foot
- north-west block: café seating (field-verify) · about 11 min on foot
How to do it well
- 1Use the steps on the south side of Charles Bridge at the Malá Strana end.
- 2Walk south under the trees along the Čertovka mill stream and the water wheel.
- 3Go on to the Lennon Wall on Velkopřevorské square, a few minutes west.
- 4Return through Lesser Town for a café or dinner, or visit Museum Kampa (check hours).
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Steps from the west end of Charles Bridge, or tram 12, 15, 20 or 22 to Malostranské náměstí, then walk
- Exit
- Malostranská
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- Steps from the bridge to the island
- Shoes
- Shoes on; cobbles are slick when wet.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Thin before 10:00; the Lennon Wall is busy from 11:00.Thin before 10:00 AM; the Lennon Wall is busy from 11:00 AM.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- medium
- Queue rule
- Switch if the queue passes 15 min; come back when under 5.
Bailouts
crowd
Kampa park lawns
heat
Kampa park shade
rain
Museum Kampa
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Lesser Town Square café row (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlySteps from the bridge to the island
- Accessible toilet: check · check
Steps from the bridge; a level route via Na Kampě street from the south end (check).
Step-free route
- 1Approach from the south via Na Kampě street; avoid the bridge steps.
Combine with
- 5 minLennon Wall — Graffiti wall across the stream.
- 6 minCharles Bridge — Steps up.
- 10 minLesser Town Square — Cafés.
- 25 minPrague Castle — Uphill.
- 25 minLokál Dlouhá · eat — Dinner in Old Town.
Walk the Charles Bridge & Malá Strana area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Mill stream with the bridge behind | Morning | Free. |
| Lennon Wall | Early morning | Free. |
Red lines
- The Lennon Wall is crowded and cobbles are wet: watch your step and your bag.
- Do not add graffiti to walls outside the marked wall.
More on the groundFacilities · Seasons · Rules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- behaviour
- Do not lean on the mill wheel or climb onto the wall.
With kids
- with kids
- Lawns, a playground and ducks make it the easiest child stop near the bridge.
- child price
- free
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | check | Museum and cafés. |
| Seating | yes | Benches and lawns. |
| Cafés | yes | Cafés on the lanes. |
| Playground | yes | In the park. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| After heavy rain or snowmelt | River floods | Low parts can flood; check. | check |
| Jun–Aug | Peak | Best in the early morning. | check |
| Dec | Christmas | Some cafés close; the park is quiet. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Is Kampa worth it?
Yes, as a calm hour after the bridge.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Where is the Lennon Wall?
On Velkopřevorské square, a few minutes from Kampa.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Is it good with children?
Yes; lawns and a playground.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialPrague City Tourism (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Prague