The Prague Experience: Christmas Markets

It’s the holiday season and what better time to get into the holiday spirit then putting one of the most beautiful cities in the world on your traveling bucket list during Christmas time. Visitors come from all over the world just to experience the Christmas Markets in Europe’s stunning city, Prague and this should definitely be your next stop! 

Prague is known for their Winter Wonderland Christmas Markets that capture the true beauty of European countries during the holidays. With the largest and most popular markets in the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, visitors await the ultimate festive atmosphere with wooden huts stocked with local crafts and traditional treats, Christmas carols, and several delicious, hearty food and local drink vendors all in one place. When the night time comes around, the heart of the city is lit up like no other, making you feel like you are really in Santa’s Village.

Theme of 2019

The ‘Angels of Christmas’ is the story of Prague’s Christmas this year and the market will display several beautiful, illuminated angels all over the streets. The theme of the markets this year will truly create the ultimate magical fairy tale like walkway for its visitors! 

Food Stops

Although the markets are much about shopping, they do not stop there. The local food and drink vendors are so delicious and you even get to watch them prepare much of it at the stalls in front of you! 

Popular food that the markets offer includes:

Large hams roasted on spits, tasty barbeques sausages, flatbread topped with garlic, smoked meat dumplings, and even pancakes! And of course they must include some stalls for those who have a little sweet tooth thus there is also a variety of cakes and sweets to choose from all over the Christmas market! 

The Tree

The most impressive of the Christmas Trees in Prague is the mighty tree at the Old Town Square that is transported directly from the forests of the Liberec region of the Czech Republic. The huge, real tree is the centerpiece of the market displayed right in front of the Church of Tyn. The tree is covered with a beautiful array of lights that cover the dark skyline. The lights are switched on at 4:30pm every day giving visitors even more of a reason to visit the city’s spectacular Christmas Markets. 

The Wenceslas Square also displays a beautiful Christmas tree that turns its lights on at 5pm every day.

Once the Christmas trees are lit, Prague displays lighting ceremonies that are repeated every hour! Can this place get any better?- yes! These ceremonies are accompanied by spirited music making the Czech fairytale come to life.

The Prague Christmas markets are open every day from November 30th to January 6th including on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day! It is time to come and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit of Prague with mulled wine and gingerbread while also doing some gift shopping for your loved ones for the holidays!