Prague's Christmas markets are located around the city, but the most famous and attractive is at Old Town Square. The Christmas markets in Prague run through the month of December. They feature carriage rides, traditional Christmas Trees, seasonal Czech foods, and traditional Czech gifts and decorations. You'll walk along the rows of wooden stalls, dressed in their holiday best, as the scents of the season (think mulled wine and hot pastries) fill the air. At night, the square lights up with the glow of thousands of lights bedecking trees and figures of angels. Also enjoy nativity scenes and a potential visit from Mikulas, the Czech Santa Claus early in the month. A lineup of events, such as open-air chorale performances, rounds out the Christmas market's list of sugarplum delights for visitors.
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Prague Christmas Market Tips:
- The Christmas market in Prague's Old Town Square is great for families. Enjoy outdoor performances of Christmas music, a nativity scene, a petting zoo, and Czech Christmas traditions such as the preparation of Christmas treats and traditional Czech dances.
- Be sure to bundle up so you can make the most of your visit to the Prague Christmas market. Temperatures can dip unpleasantly, especially in the evening.
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- At night, Old Town Square sparkles with decorative lights, so be sure to visit the market after sundown.
- The turning on of the Christmas lights prior to the opening of the market attracts tens of thousands of people annually. Old Town Square can become dangerously crowded at this time.
Does the Prague Christmas Market Stay Open?:
The Prague Christmas market stays open for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and for the rest of December. The Christmas market's normal operating hours are 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on weekends.
Other Prague Christmas Markets:
Most visitors flock to the Christmas market in Old Town Square in December, but other Christmas markets around Prague may also be of interest. Wenceslas Square, in Prague's New Town, is home to the second-largest Prague Christmas market and is within easy walking distance of New Town's shops and hotels. The market at Havelska Trziste is open year round, but it takes on a special Christmas atmosphere for the holidays. Namesti Republiky is the site of the final Christmas market in Prague's city center.
