Swimwear belongs in your suitcase even in late October. So do walking shoes and a favourite game for the evening. This year, the Czech autumn school holidays, together with the weekend and a public holiday, give children five days off. You could spend them by Lake Lipno, in the mountains, among the ponds or at the foot of the Pálava Hills. Head outdoors during the day, then choose whatever takes your fancy: swimming, bowling, crafts with the children or cooking together in your own apartment.
When are the Czech autumn school holidays in 2026?
The Czech autumn school holidays fall on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 October 2026. They follow the Czech public holiday on Wednesday 28 October and lead into the weekend. Children therefore have time off from 28 October to 1 November 2026. The school holiday dates are confirmed in the Czech Ministry of Education’s calendar (in Czech).
That gives you four nights away, from Wednesday to Sunday. For parents working a standard Monday-to-Friday week in the Czech Republic, it takes just two days of annual leave. And if you set off on Tuesday after school, you can wake up at your destination on the first morning of the holidays.
Lipno: autumn holidays with Happy Pumpkins
At Lipno, you can combine walks by the lake with the programme we have prepared especially for the holiday weekend. On Friday 30 October, children can enjoy face painting with Gábi. On Saturday 31 October, the “Happy Pumpkins” entertainment programme takes over with games, crafts and a Chilling Show.
In The Secret of the Enchanted Pumpkin game, children will complete challenges and search for the number code to unlock a treasure chest. A creative workshop will also be available during their stay. Fill the rest of your days as you please: enjoy the heated indoor saltwater pool, PLAYzone, bowling or sports at the Sport Arena.
See the autumn holiday programme at Lipno
Orlické Mountains: out for a walk, then into the pool
In Deštné, you can start the day by choosing between a short woodland walk and a longer hike to Velká Deštná. Pick a route that suits your children and the weather. In late October, a day with no rush and plenty of time to stop along the way can be just what you need.
Back at Amenity Hotel & Resort Orlické hory, you can head to the pool, organise a family bowling tournament or make use of the children’s facilities. Adults can take some time out in the wellness centre. Choose from hotel rooms and mountain houses, depending on how much space you would like to yourselves.
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Špindlerův Mlýn: the Krkonoše Mountains at your family’s pace
The Labská Reservoir, views across the valley and mountain trails. In Špindlerův Mlýn, every day can be different, with walks as long or as short as the children feel up to. Your base is in the Labská area, away from the busy town centre.
Children can enjoy the resort’s mini zoo and playroom, while the pool and bowling are there for the whole family. Alongside hotel rooms, there are apartments for families who prefer to have their own kitchen. There is no need to end the evening with another trip in the car.
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Czech Canada: woods, ponds and a 25-metre indoor pool
In Czech Canada, you can wander along woodland paths, explore a section of the Grasel Trails or head to the area around Landštejn Castle. Pack a snack and choose a route that even the youngest members of the family will enjoy.
When you return, the hotel’s 25-metre indoor pool awaits. Adults can also make time for a visit to Wellness & Balneo. Choose accommodation in hotel rooms or separate houses; the wellness centre and pool are in the hotel area of the resort.
Plan your autumn break in Czech Canada
And what if it rains?
That’s fine. One wet day needn’t set the tone for the whole holiday. At Lipno, in the Orlické Mountains and in Špindlerův Mlýn, you can swap a walk for a swim or a game of bowling. Czech Canada has an indoor swimming pool, while Lipno also offers the Sport Arena and PLAYzone.
When choosing your stay, think about what your children actually enjoy. Some will happily spend the whole afternoon in the water; others would rather make things or play games. Families staying in their own apartment or house might prefer lunch together followed by the board game they never quite have time for at home.
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Pálava: trips to Mikulov and walks among the vineyards
Spend the autumn holidays in Pálava walking beneath limestone hills, exploring paths through the vineyards and visiting Mikulov. A hike can easily give way to an afternoon in town and a stop for something good to eat.
At Amenity Guesthouse Horní Věstonice, you can return to a restaurant and a small wellness centre with a Finnish sauna, steam room and whirlpool baths. Amenity Apartments Perná offers accommodation for two to six guests, with a kitchenette and continental breakfast. It is a practical choice when you want your own space for meals and the children’s downtime.
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Estate in Marinky: a holiday by the ponds
At Marinky, spend part of the day by the water and the rest walking in the surrounding woods. If you have a budding angler in the family, you can plan your stay around a spot of fishing. Fishing is reserved for guests staying at the estate, and everyone who fishes needs their own permit.
Families can stay in apartments with a kitchenette. You decide when to have breakfast, when to head out and when to return. For a stay with younger children, choose a family apartment; the House on the Water is for guests aged 15 and over.
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Náhlov: the White House for family and friends
Would you like to travel with grandparents or another family and gather around one table in the evening? The White House at Amenity Farmstead Náhlov offers a separate house for 6 + 2 guests. Woods and meadows begin right outside, with the Lipno area to explore on your days out.
Cooking together, playing games after dinner and sitting by the fire can easily become part of your holiday routine. The house is yours for the stay, and you make your own plans. Some head out for a walk, others settle down with a book; everyone meets again for dinner.
Explore the White House at Náhlov
Where will you go from 28 October to 1 November?
Choose a place where you will enjoy spending time outdoors and returning after a day out. Enter your dates, the number of adults and your children’s ages when booking. You will see accommodation options for your family and can compare different locations and lengths of stay.
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