Information for visitors

Online tickets are cheaper than those at the ticket office.

Types of tickets:

• Basic: visitors aged 15 to 64 years
• Reduced: children aged 3 to 14, students up to 26 years with valid ID, persons with disabilities (ZTP, ZTP/P), and seniors aged 65 and over
• Family 2+2: 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children
• Family 2+3: 2 adults and 3 children
• Child under 2 years – free of charge
• PWD-RC – assistant free of charge

• When purchasing a reduced, PWD, or PWD/RC ticket, it is necessary to present a photo ID to the staff.
• Tickets can be purchased online or paid for in cash or by card at the ticket office.
• We do not accept benefit cards.
• The ticket is valid for one-time entry only.
• Visit duration is not limited within opening hours, but re-entry is not allowed.

Take advantage of special group discounts when purchasing tickets online:

The discount applies to full and reduced tickets. It does not apply to family or already discounted tickets.

How it works:

1. When purchasing tickets online, select the desired number of tickets.

2. Use the appropriate discount code according to your group size.

3. After applying the code, the price will automatically adjust.

The discount code is valid only within the specified group size range.

If you require an invoice for your company, simply check the option “Purchasing for a company” during the order process and fill in your company details. The invoice will automatically be sent to your email.

• Open daily from October 31, 2025 to January 31, 2026
• The exhibition is closed on December 24 only
• The Light Park opening hours are from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
• The last entry is at 8:30 PM.

As part of the Europe – Story of Lights festival in Prague’s Žluté lázně, you can experience a unique attraction – a sightseeing cruise on a light boat along the Vltava River. The boat illuminated by thousands of lights offers a breathtaking view of the light park from a new perspective, as well as the magical evening panorama of Prague and Vyšehrad.

Comfort and onboard facilities

The boat features a heated indoor lounge for colder days and an outdoor viewing deck with stunning views. Onboard you will also find a bar offering alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, hot beverages, and light snacks. Toilets are available and card payments are accepted.

Cruise schedule

• November – December: Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM

• January: Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
  Cruise duration is approximately 50 minutes.

• The Light Boat will set sail outside the regular weekend cruises also on the following dates: 22 December, 23 December, 25 December, 29 December, and 30 December.

Tickets and reservations

• A Boat Cruise + Light Park ticket guarantees you a reserved seat on board.

• Capacity is limited – when purchasing online you select a specific day and departure time.

• Tickets can also be purchased at the box office, but we strongly recommend booking online as the boat may sell out.

• A separate boat-only ticket is not available – the cruise is always combined with entry to the light park.

• Boarding is directly from the Žluté lázně venue.

An unforgettable experience

The light boat cruise is a magical highlight of the festival for both children and adults. Enjoy the atmosphere of a boat glowing with lights, accompanied by music, and see Prague in a completely new light.

You can reach the area by tram numbers 2, 3, 17, 21, or 27, getting off at the Dvorce stop.

By bus numbers 118 and 134 to the Dvorce stop.

Parking is available at designated spots on Podolské nábřeží street, at the parking lot by the Podolí Swimming Pool, or at the guarded parking lot at Dvorecké Square (Podolská 759).

The parking lot within the area is not in operation during the winter season.

You and your dogs are welcome here. Even if your four-legged friend is well-behaved and considerate of other visitors, dogs must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle. Don’t forget to bring waste bags!

Photography and video recording within the light exhibition “Lights Tell a Story” is allowed without any fees or restrictions. In fact, we would love it if you tag us on social media using #storyoflights and @storyoflightscesko.

We’re happy to share your creations on our profiles. Drone flying is prohibited!

Within the light exhibition area, you’ll find refreshments as well as hot and cold drinks at several bistro stands. Relax by the Vltava River and roast sausages or marshmallows. Everything is prepared for you.

The exhibition is barrier-free and accessible to people with disabilities, wheelchair users, and families with strollers.

The area features fully equipped restrooms and a restroom for people with disabilities.

For safety reasons, it is forbidden to fly a drone or use an electric scooter in the exhibition area.

In case of questions regarding the premises, lost and found items, injuries, malfunctions, or similar matters, please call: +420 777 404 084

Obligations of visitors to the premises:

• To enter the premises, only the main entrance may be used. Tickets can be purchased directly on site in cash or by credit card, or on the official website of the event “Story of Lights.”
• Entry to the premises at your own risk.
• Upon entering the premises, visitors must present an original ticket with a QR code. In the case of a discounted ticket, it is necessary to provide identification with a photo (ID card, driver’s license, passport, student card, ISIC, disability card PWD or PWD/RC, etc.). Holders of a ZTP/P disability card are entitled to free entry for one accompanying person/assistant.
• Visitors are required to behave respectfully towards other visitors, not to damage or otherwise tamper with the lighting, installations, or any property within the premises or belonging to others, and to maintain cleanliness and order.
• Every visitor is obliged to follow the visitor regulations, rules, and instructions of the organizer, security or safety personnel, firefighters, medical staff, etc. In case of non-compliance, the organizer reserves the right to immediately remove undisciplined visitors from the park without compensation.
• Parents are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children upon entering the premises and throughout the entire visit.
• Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult (parent, guardian, or teacher) throughout the entire visit to the park. Parents or the accompanying adult or teacher are responsible for children and minors during the entire visit, even if children over the age of 15 remain in the park on their own.
• Children’s groups must have at least one adult supervisor for every 10 children in the group.
• Dogs are allowed to enter the park free of charge, but they must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle under the owner’s supervision. Animals running freely are prohibited. Owners must clean up after their pets.
• In case of evacuation, visitors are required to follow the instructions of the organizer.
• In case of icy conditions, please exercise increased caution. Also be aware of possible falling snow and ice from roofs, installations, or trees within the premises.

Prohibitions:

Upon entry, visitors may be subject to a security check.

It is forbidden to bring into the premises:

• weapons of any kind, sharp objects, imitation weapons, as well as items that could be used as a weapon (including children’s toys);
• alcohol, drugs, or other toxic substances;
• outside drinks and food;
• fireworks or pyrotechnics, including firecrackers, bang snaps, petards, etc.;
• glass and pressurized containers. It is forbidden to bring weapons of any kind into the premises, as well as items that could be used as a weapon.

It is strictly forbidden to:

• Flying a drone over the entire Light Exhibition area;
• riding electric scooters;
• entering areas that are not designated for visitors;
• climbing trees or touching and otherwise tampering with the light installations;
• damaging or destroying any equipment or facilities within the premises, including defacing items by writing on them, placing stickers, or spraying them with paint;
• entering attractions under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
• consuming drugs in any area of the park;
• using open fire;
• disposing of trash and cigarette butts outside designated areas;
• intentionally damaging or tampering with safety or fire protection equipment, as well as water or electrical installations.

In case of injury on the premises, please contact the organizer of the “Story of Lights” event or call +420 777 404 084, or dial 112 (emergency services).

Tickets with QR codes:

• Each visitor will receive a ticket with a unique QR code, which entitles them to enter the premises during the valid opening hours with the option to leave at any time. The ticket is single-use.
• In case of an invalid QR code, the visitor will not be allowed to enter the premises.
• Ticket forgery is a criminal offense.
• Paid admission fees and service charges are non-refundable, and tickets cannot be exchanged.
• The ticket holder agrees that photographs, films, or video recordings from the park featuring their person may be used by the organizer for documentary and promotional purposes without financial compensation.

Liability for damages and consequences of violating the visitor regulations:

• In case of violation of the visitor regulations, the operator may claim damages caused by the visitor in accordance with the applicable legal regulations, including lost profits (e.g., event cancellation), or may impose a fine.
• If visitors are under the influence of alcohol, they assume full responsibility for any injuries that may occur.
• In case of a serious violation of the visitor regulations, the organizer reserves the right to ask the visitor to leave the premises.
• The participant is obliged, at the request of the organizer or an authorized person (especially security personnel), to allow an inspection to verify compliance with the visitor regulations.
• In case of violation of the visitor regulations, the organizer or authorized personnel are entitled to immediately remove the visitor from the premises without compensation. The visitor is obliged to leave the premises upon the request of the organizer or an authorized person.

The operator’s right to close the exhibition in case of unfavorable weather conditions:

In case of unfavorable weather conditions, such as strong winds, heavy rain, snowstorms, hail, or similar situations that could pose a risk of injury to visitors, the operator has the right to temporarily close the exhibition for safety reasons.

• The organizer does not assume responsibility for any accidents, injuries, or damages, including theft or damage to visitors’ property, arising in connection with their visit to the exhibition.
• The organizer is not responsible for injuries or accidents caused by non-compliance with these regulations, non-compliance with the rules for using the premises, or non-compliance with general safety and health regulations.
• The organizer reserves the right to inspect items and substances brought into the exhibition area.