Apple picking in Prague has become one of our favourite autumn rituals — a way to celebrate the season slowly and with presence. Autumn wouldn’t be autumn without that crisp air, wet morning grass, colourful leaves — and, of course, apple orchards. The simple act of hand-picking apples, pressing fresh juice, baking pies, and gathering to sing around a campfire feels deeply grounding, connecting us to nature and to each other.
Apple picking in Prague has become our family’s way to slow down and feel the rhythm of the seasons — a simple ritual that turns an ordinary autumn day into something memorable.
This year, our family joined our first apple picking in Prague festival — and what might surprise you is that it was just a few minutes from the city’s centre!
When I was single, during my studies, I loved folklore, the rhythm of the seasons, and traditional celebrations. But back then, I had no real reason to go to a family-friendly celebration like apple picking in Prague. Honestly, I didn’t even know there were apple orchards in the city — I was somewhere deep in anthropology books in the library.
When my first son was born, everything slowly began to change. It started with sunflower picking, then the pumpkin patch, Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s traditions. When our twins came along, our family felt whole — and I felt myself becoming more grounded, more connected to nature and the turning of the seasons.
That’s when we discovered Sad Na Krutci, a hidden apple orchard tucked inside Prague 6, Vokovice. This charming green space feels almost secret — surrounded by quiet streets yet alive with the scent of ripe fruit each autumn. Every year, it hosts a public apple harvest where families can hand-pick apples, press their own juice on-site, and share in simple community joy. It’s the kind of place that reminds you how close nature still is, even in the heart of the city.
There’s something timeless about walking through an orchard with a basket in your hands — the trees heavy with fruit, the sound of your children’s laughter mixing with the wind and rustling leaves. Apple picking is more than a seasonal activity; it’s a gentle reminder to slow down, reconnect with the land, and live in rhythm with the world around us.
For me, these moments among the apple trees feel like an antidote to modern motherhood — the rushing, the screens, the endless lists. In the quiet of the orchard, I find simplicity. I find presence. There’s no goal other than to be here — together — gathering what nature gives us.
Children understand this naturally. They don’t measure time or efficiency; they follow curiosity. Watching them reach for an apple — sometimes too high, sometimes too green — I’m reminded that both childhood and motherhood thrive when we surrender control and let life unfold gently, in its own rhythm.
Back home, the scent of apples fills the kitchen — in pies, compotes, or simple baked slices with cinnamon. The cycle feels complete: from earth to hands, from hands to home.
There are even more reasons to join these autumn festivities. For children, it’s about connection — not just with nature, but with the passing of time itself. They experience the season with all five senses: the smoky scent of the campfire, the sight of apples turning golden in the firelight, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the taste of sweet juice, and the sound of folk songs drifting through the orchard. They make new friends, form small, spontaneous bonds with other children, and feel a sense of belonging and joy that no screen can replace.
And we, as parents, feel it too — even if we don’t always realise how much we need it. From our own experience, the day was simply beautiful. We sat by the campfire, I spread a blanket on the grass, and just watched the children play freely with others. Of course, the boys couldn’t resist throwing a few apples they found on the ground — but even that felt joyful, pure, and real. I felt more relaxed than I had in a long time. No stress, no worrying if they were safe, because the orchard was enclosed by hedges and surrounded by other families.
Slow motherhood isn’t about doing less; it’s about noticing more. It’s about finding joy in simple rituals — like apple picking — that bring us back to the essence of family, nature, and gratitude. And there’s no better place to start than among the apple trees.
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