Motol: Trabant History, Golf and Reed-Fringed Shores

Motol brings together a range of travel interests: the Trabant muzeum Motol explores the history of vehicle production, the Golf Club Praha offers a specific sporting activity, and the reed-fringed shores and bird habitat of the upper Motolský rybník draw the eye. The natural Motolské koupaliště adds a swimming option. When planning your stay, you can consider whether culture, golf, nature or water should be the main focus.

Trabant History to Experience

At the Trabant muzeum Motol, the history of production runs from the 1954 predecessor, the AWZ-P70, through the Trabant P 60 and Trabant 601 to the Trabant 1.1, which marked the end of Trabant production in 1991. The timeline turns the model names into milestones in a development that spans from the predecessor to the end of production. The exhibition also offers a hands-on experience: visitors can try sitting, steering and shifting gears in a cutaway Trabant; the driving simulator, by contrast, focuses on shifting gears with a gear lever that has an umbrella-shaped handle. Children can also enjoy a Trabant slot-car racing track. The exhibition thus combines a chronological overview with a variety of ways to explore the subject of the vehicle.

Golf Course and Practice Areas

The Golf Club Praha in Motol offers a nine-hole championship course, a driving range, a putting green and a chipping green. The course opened in 1926. Its opening year gives the golf offering a historical connection, while the practice areas add a practical dimension. If you are considering making golf a focus of your stay, you can choose between playing the course and practising specific skills. Unlike the Trabant museum, the focus here is not vehicle history but golf, with a clearly defined course and practice areas.

Reed-Fringed Shores and Water

The shores of the upper Motolský rybník are densely covered in reeds, providing shelter and nesting sites for many bird species. For nature enthusiasts, the focus is therefore not only on the water itself, but also on the role of the shoreline vegetation as a habitat. The natural Motolské koupaliště offers a different kind of water experience: it covers an area of 4,100 m² and is fed by flowing water. Children can get into the water particularly easily. The two Motol locations thus have a clear distinction: the upper pond is about reeds and bird habitat, while the koupaliště is about swimming, space and flowing water. Seasonal opening times may vary, so check the current conditions before planning a specific day for swimming. For families, there is a practical difference: the museum has a Trabant slot-car racing track, while children can get into the water particularly easily at the koupaliště.

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