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Summary for: In Prague 6, a former factory site is becoming a neighborhood beside the forestOne of Prague’s most iconic nature reserves is about to get a new neighbor. Beside the rocky cliffs, wooded ravines, and winding trails of Divoká Šárka, the former Aritma industrial site is set to be transformed into a modern residential district.
Šárka will add 224 apartments and four family homes to the city’s forested northwest edge over the next several years. The setting places the development between Vokovice’s established residential streets and the paths leading into the Šárka Valley, with public transport connections to the center and airport.It’s a combination that is becoming increasingly hard to find in a major European capital.
“Šárka is much more than a residential development. It is an opportunity to create a place that connects exceptional natural surroundings with high-quality urban living,” says Tereza Matějíková, Residential Sales and Marketing Director at Crestyl.
“From the very beginning, our goal has been to design a neighbourhood that feels like a natural extension of its environment,” she adds.
With construction expected to break ground around the turn of the year, here’s a closer look at what potential buyers can expect.
New homes and public spaces for Vokovice
As Prague struggles to keep pace with housing demand, Šárka offers buyers more space in a less densely built-up residential area. The project will go up in the city’s affluent Vokovice neighborhood, where early 20th-century family villas sit alongside mid-century brick housing blocks and more recent residential developments, with woodland close by.
Developed by Crestyl and investment partner WOOD & Company, Šárka aims to blend in with its surroundings, combining apartments in 18 villa-style buildings with detached family homes. The apartments will range from 64 to 243 square meters, with 2+kk to 5+kk layouts. Luxury penthouses along with terraces, balconies and private gardens are also part of the mix, with parking situated underground.
“The architecture of Šárka grows directly from the character of the surrounding landscape,” explains David Chmelař, founder and lead architect of Chmelař Architekti. “The organic forms of the buildings and the choice of materials draw inspiration from the rock formations and natural scenery of the Šárka Valley.”
“Our ambition was to create architecture that complements nature rather than competes with it,” he adds.
Stone facades, wood, and ceramic paving will connect the shared spaces visually to the landscape, while the central square will incorporate natural stone, water features, and wildflowers.
The redevelopment will also introduce a publicly accessible park and shared green spaces for both future residents and the wider community. Plans include a kindergarten for 50 children and neighborhood services, giving the former industrial site a new role in everyday local life.
A woodland playground with exercise equipment is planned at the edge of the site, beside the forest, giving residents another way to spend time outdoors without traveling far from home.
Valley walks and swimming near the woods
Vokovice has a quieter residential side beyond the busy Evropská thoroughfare. Around V Středu, a small square and park provide a meeting place among the neighborhood’s villas. The local sporting scene includes SK Aritma, whose football grounds sit on Nad lávkou near Džbán reservoir. These are existing parts of the neighborhood that future residents can take advantage of.
The wider landscape gives residents plenty to explore. In Divoká Šárka, a red-marked walking route follows the valley’s stream, passing through scenery that shifts between rocky gorges, woodland and open meadows. There are playgrounds, picnic spots and a public fire pit along the wider forest network, allowing for anything from a short outing with children to a longer weekend walk.
Summer brings another reason to head into the valley: the outdoor swimming complex below Dívčí skok, with two pools and a children’s wading pool surrounded by the reserve.
A different idea of city living
“Today, true luxury means peace, space, and a connection to nature. Šárka offers exactly that, while remaining just minutes away from the heart of Prague,” says Matějíková.
Crestyl is expected to launch sales on Šárka’s first 98 apartments this fall. Demolition of the former industrial and logistics complex is complete, with construction scheduled to begin around the turn of the year. Completion and final approval of the first phase are expected in 2029.
For future residents, the project offers the chance to make the most of the outdoors while keeping the rest of city life within reach, from the daily commute and morning school run to an evening out.
