Looking for places in Ostrava where your little ones are not only allowed but truly welcome? The project Fajna rodina (Good Family) is here to help. It maps out spaces around the city that are genuinely family-friendly – whether you are visiting with a stroller, toddler, or both.
Many parents know the struggle: trying to enjoy a café or museum while managing diapers, restless kids, or the lack of child facilities. That’s exactly why the Family-Friendly Places project was created – to make it easier for families to find cafes, playgrounds, cultural institutions, and community centres that are designed with children and parents in mind.
What makes a place family-friendly? At least a few of the following:
These places are clearly marked with a “Family Friendly Place” sticker and can be found on an interactive map on the Fajna rodina website, where they are differentiated by various colours. Translated map legend is provided below.
Some of the Family-Friendly Picks:
Dětský svět (Children’s World, Dolní Vítkovice)
- Address: Vítkovice 3004, 703 00 Ostrava–Vítkovice
- Tel: +420 720 852 006
- Email: recepce.stc@dolnivitkovice.cz
- Web: dolnivitkovice.cz/detsky‑svet
- An indoor playland in the Svět techniky complex, perfect for curious 2–6‑year‑olds exploring scaled-down grown‑up environments.
PLATO Ostrava (City Gallery of Contemporary Art)
- Address: Porážková 26, 702 00 Ostrava
- Tel: +420 702 206 099
- Email: info@plato‑ostrava.cz
- Web: plato‑ostrava.cz
- A barrier‑free contemporary art gallery offering family and school programs, workshops, and space for young visitors.
Opica Café & Playroom
- Address: Havlíčkovo nám. 12b, 708 00 Ostrava–Poruba
- Tel: +420 704 037 606
- Email: opice.ostrava@gmail.com
- FB: facebook.com/OpiceOstrava
- A relaxed café with a soft play area where kids can roam freely while parents enjoy coffee.
Silesian‑Ostrava Castle
- Address: Hradní 1/10, 710 00 Slezská Ostrava
- Tel: +420 724 150 034
- Email: kastelan@slezskoostravskyhrad.cz
- Web: www.slezskoostravskyhrad.cz/
- A picturesque castle with exhibitions, events, and a playground, plus engaging audio info via QR codes (in Czech and English).
Ostrava Zoo & Botanical Park
- Address: Michálkovická 2081/197, 710 00 Slezská Ostrava
- Tel: +420 596 241 269
- Email: info@zoo‑ostrava.cz
- Web: www.zoo-ostrava.cz/
- A spacious zoo with animals, themed play zones, picnic spots, and engaging live experiences (e.g., lemur encounter in summer).
Planetarium Ostrava
- Address: K Planetáriu 502, Ostrava
- Tel: +420 596 994 950
- Email: info@planetko.cz / info@planetariumostrava.cz
- Web: planetariumostrava.cz/
Dětský ráj Café & Playroom
- Address: Sadová 2, 702 00 Moravská Ostrava
- Tel: +420 607 569 905
- Email: info@detskyrajostrava.cz
- Web: detskyrajostrava.cz
- A bright, welcoming café with both indoor and outdoor playgrounds, offering snacks and space for family events.
AKORD Culture Centre (Zábřeh)
- Address: nám. Slov. nár. povstání 2012/, 700 30 Ostrava-Zábřeh
- Tel: +420 596 762 511
- Email: info@dk‑akord.cz
- Web: dk‑akord.cz
- A vibrant cultural hub hosting children’s theatre, family workshops, courses, and inclusive events.
Whether you’re new to Ostrava or have been here for a while, finding places where both you and your kids feel comfortable can make a big difference in your daily life. Thanks to the Fajna rodina project, exploring the city as a family just got easier. So go ahead, grab a coffee while your little one plays, discover a new gallery with stroller access, or plan a Saturday at the zoo without worrying about changing tables or lunch options.
???? Family life in Ostrava doesn’t have to be a challenge, it can be a real joy.
? Check out the interactive map on Fajna rodina’s website and start discovering your new favorite family-friendly spots today.
And if you’ve found a hidden gem you think other expats should know about, let us know — we’d love to share it with the community!
