Do you like cider? Taste more than 100 varieties at the Cider Festival on the weekend of September 20-22. If you have only tasted “supermarket ciders” and remember them as alcoholic “soft drinks” full of chemicals, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The seventh edition of the main festival of fermented beverages of the year takes place at the Cross Club in Holešovice, near the city centre. In addition to craft ciders, ciders, and lemonades by small and local manufacturers from all over the country and abroad. You can also look forward to good food and a fun accompanying program for the whole family. The idea behind organizing this event is to bring together and support dedicated cider producers who often don’t make it beyond their own region and present their beverages to the broader public. A rich accompanying program The event is not only about drinking, but also about entertainment. In addition to quality drinks, you can look forward to great food, musical performances, DJs, workshops and activities for children. They can have fun at creative workshops, like painting on bottles or getting their face painted, while you enjoy your favorite cider. Practical information The Cider Festival takes place outside the...
Most Prague residents are familiar with the narrow passage between Spálena and Opatovická Street, close to Národní třída. This winding, dimly lit pathway with multiple corridors and a courtyard is home to an architectural gem: a rare example of industrial architecture in the city center. This historic site, housing the printing and publishing house of J. R. Vilímek, is set for a major transformation. “The building is largely empty and deteriorating. The owner has decided to convert them into a hotel, a use that has become increasingly popular in Prague,” explains historian Eliška Podholová Varyšová. The five-story building houses at the moment a painting studio, a mini-golf, and a psychotherapy clinic, among other things. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Vilímek’s publishing house operated here, with underground spaces used as book warehouses. Today, these cellars are abandoned, filled with debris and old printing presses. The new hotel is to have 195 rooms with 423 beds. The proposal also includes garages, a restaurant, and space for fitness and wellness activities. “From 15 August, the actual construction and demolition work on the building at 160/18 Opatovická Street will begin in accordance with the permit,” said Karolína Šnejdarová, a spokesperson for...
The National Theatre in Prague has unveiled the Divadlobraní 2024 promotion, celebrating the start of the new season with significant savings. From 23 August to 30 September, tickets for all performances will be available at a 25% discount. This discount applies to the historic National Theatre and its other venues: the National Opera, the New Stage, the Karlin Musical Theatre, and the Stavovské Theatre. The sale period runs from 19 August to 15 September. To enjoy the 25% discount, you can purchase tickets in one of two ways: Visit the National Theatre’s website, select the ‘Divadlobraní’ discount from the list in the shopping cart, and enter the code ‘divadelniurova24’ (without quotes). The system will automatically apply the discount. Provide the code ‘divadelniurova24’ at the theatre box office when purchasing tickets. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Visitors to Prague Zoo can now experience virtual reality (VR) starting this week. This new feature allows guests to observe mountain gorillas and herds of wildebeest in their natural habitats. Located in the lower part of the zoo, visitors will find six chairs equipped with VR glasses, available for a fee. This innovative initiative aims to bring people closer to wildlife. In one VR film, viewers are transported to Rwanda, Africa, where they can watch mountain gorillas, including scenes of two alpha males vying for dominance. Another film showcases the epic migration of a million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes across the East African savannahs. “These special goggles provide an immersive VR experience, completely surrounding the viewer. The seats are designed to tilt and shake, enhancing moments such as when a gorilla runs out of the forest,” explained zoo spokesperson Filip Mašek. Mašek emphasized that this VR experience is intended to give people a glimpse of wildlife that they wouldn’t typically see in a zoo. He also highlighted the zoo’s mission to support animals in the wild. Zoo Prague’s director, Miroslav Bobek, mentioned the possibility of adding more films in the future, potentially featuring whales. The VR experience costs CZK 140,...
Crème de la Crème recently announced the opening of its new branch on Strossmayerovo náměstí in Prague 7. The Letná branch offers a variety of 30 different flavors, catering to every ice cream lover. Customers can enjoy both traditional and innovative flavors, all made with love and the finest ingredients. “I am delighted to open our new branch in Letná and bring our unique ice cream experience to a wider audience. We believe our customers will appreciate the artisanal quality of our gelato and the pleasant environment we have created,” says Honza Hochsteiger, founder of Crème de la Crème. During the summer months, customers can enjoy limited-edition “alcoholic gelato” flavors, including the refreshing Jägermeister Orange. Other summer specials include Almond Amaretto, Apricot Prosecco, Orange Campari, Baileys, Piña Colada, Mojito, and Plum Plum. Another popular summer option is the Affogato, made with espresso and their artisan vanilla ice cream. You can also enjoy delicious coffee from domestic craft roasters, refreshing lemonade, and tickle your taste-buds with delicious tarts, pancakes, or sandwiches. “All of our ice creams are gluten-free (except for Oreo and tiramisu) and are handmade using traditional Italian artisan ice cream makers in the original way, where each ice cream...
Today, Friday 26th, Prague residents can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the Summer Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. The Czech-French Chamber of Commerce, along with the restaurant Petite Eiffel, has organized an exciting program at the site. The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games will take place in Paris on Friday evening along the River Seine. Over 300,000 spectators will be present in the French capital, with hundreds of millions more watching on TV. During the ceremony in Paris, Prague’s Petřín Tower will shine in blue, white, and red—the colors of the French tricolor. The illumination will start at 8:55 p.m. and continue until 5:30 a.m. on Saturday. Additionally, the French House, known as Maison Francaise, will open next to the Petřín Lookout Tower as part of the La Petite Eiffel restaurant. The opening event at 6 p.m. will be hosted by the French Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Stéphane Crouzat, and Czech Olympian Zuzana Hejnová. The menu will feature delicacies like frog legs, cider from Normandy, and Provençal wine. The event is organized by the Czech-French Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Petite Eiffel, under the patronage of Prague’s Mayor, Bohuslav Svoboda. At the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony, Czech...
In the first six months of this year, Václav Havel Airport Prague handled over seven million passengers, which represents a year-on-year increase of almost a quarter. The number of passengers in the first half of the year reached 92 percent of the 2019 record year. The most flights were operated to and from Great Britain, Italy, Spain, France, and Germany. Every eighth passenger handled at Václav Havel Airport Prague flew to or arrived from Great Britain. It is therefore no surprise that London ranked top among the operated destinations. Paris took the imaginary silver podium, Amsterdam ended third, Milan was fourth, and Rome completed the list of the TOP 5 champions. For some passengers, the listed places became the final destinations of their trip, while others used the respective airports as transfer points. From January to June, direct air connections to 13 new destinations were added to the network. Alongside the resumption of the long-haul route to Beijing, the flight schedule now also includes connections to Kazakhstan’s Astana, the Italian cities of Brindisi, Florence, and Verona, the Turkish resort of Izmir, the Moldovan capital of Chisinau, La Palma in the Canary Islands, Ponta Delgada in the Azores, Poznan in Poland,...
The ongoing reconstruction of the Holešovice Market will gradually transform it into an attractive, modern space. Renovations will impact all the halls, including the historic former slaughterhouse exchange building, which will regain its original Neo-Renaissance appearance. The site will be completely revitalized, ready to welcome visitors and new tenants. Built between 1893 and 1895 by architect Josef Srdínek, the market served as the Central Slaughterhouse of the Royal City of Prague until 1983. It then became a general market and was declared a cultural monument after ten years. However, it was in poor condition, necessitating a reconstruction. “The Holešovice Market is entering a new phase, but we’re still at the beginning. Renovating the halls, which are mostly in disrepair, will require billions. We can’t change everything at once, though the entire area deserves it. All halls will be fully reconstructed gradually. Current modifications include replacing the boiler in Halls 7, 8, and 9, home to Jatka78 and Alza, and modernizing the technical infrastructure,” says municipal councillor Adam Zábranský. The former Slaughterhouse Exchange building has been undergoing extensive reconstruction since last year to restore its Neo-Renaissance look. The work, expected to be completed in spring 2025 at a cost of up...
The Prague City Council has approved the Programme of Support for the Activities of National Minorities and Integration of Foreigners in the Capital City for 2025. A total of CZK 28 million will be allocated to the program, with applications open to non-profit organisations and municipal districts from September 30 to October 14 this year. This new program aims to support activities related to national minorities from late September to mid-October. Non-profit organisations and city districts can apply to implement projects that help preserve cultural traditions and languages of national minorities. These projects also aim to raise awareness among the general public by showcasing minority cultures. Many initiatives focus on educational activities for children, young people, and adults. These include cultural events like concerts, exhibitions, theatre performances, festivals, lectures, conferences, seminars, and round table discussions. Deputy Mayor Jiří Pospíšil expressed his enthusiasm for the program, stating, “I am glad that Prague will continue to support national minorities and the integration of foreigners living in our city. We have allocated 28 million crowns for these activities for 2025. We have also unified the programs to support these areas, which will simplify their administration and increase their efficiency. The program includes cultural,...
Premium and luxury brands, primarily targeting Prague’s high street, lead the way. Health and Beauty and F&B come to the fore this year. Twenty brands debuted on the Czech retail market between January and the end of June, the highest ever recorded in the first six months of a year. The biggest categories were Health and Beauty (six brands) and F&B (five brands). All but one of the new brands opened in Prague, the other setting up shop in an outlet centre in the Moravian town of Hatě. Balmain Hair Couture, Parfums Christian Dior, and Le Labo – the only new entrants in the luxury segment – were the most noteworthy arrivals on the Czech market in the first half of the year. They were joined in the cosmetics section by Sister’s Aroma from Ukraine and Spa Ceylon from Sri Lanka. F&B chains opening here were Slovak fast food company Amerikanos, Ukraine’s fine-dining Nai, The Box Donut from Hungary, Turkish confectioner Malatya Pazari, and bubble tea vendor Makamaka, which replaced Taiwan’s Chatime on the local market. The most eagerly awaited F&B launch this year is undeniably the US fast food brand Five Guys, which is expected to open its first...
Prague residents seeking peace and quiet at night will soon get their wish. A ban on cars and taxis at night in parts of Prague’s Old Town district will come into force on Wednesday or Thursday, Prague 1 city councillor Vojtěch Ryvola told the Czech News Agency. This comes after a previous attempt to implement a similar ban last November was overturned by the city’s Department of Roads. Last year’s attempt involved the installation of signs prohibiting non-essential traffic entry between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM in an area bordered by Dvořák Embankment, Pařížská Street, Old Town Square, and Revoluční Street. The goal was to address long-standing noise complaints from residents, particularly those living on Dlouhá Street, known for its concentration of late-night establishments. Ryvola confirmed that the new proposal has been discussed with the city’s transportation director and adjusted based on their feedback. He said the ban mainly targets the young people who like to drive around the Old Town in powerful cars at night, or hold races in the vicinity of Dlouha. The measure gives the city police a tool to launch systematic checks and start issuing fines to those who see night trips to the historic centre as...
The St. Nicholas City Bell Tower stands right next to the Church of St. Nicholas in Malostranské náměstí and has played an irreplaceable role in Prague. It was from it that the loud bell that announced fires rang out into the wide surroundings. Today, it offers visitors information from ancient history and a magnificent view of the wide surroundings of old Prague. The construction of the St. Nicholas Town Bell Tower began in 1739, as did the adjacent St. Nicholas Church. Although many visitors associate the bell tower with the Baroque church next door, it never belonged to that church and has always been a town property, not a church property. It takes a while to climb the stairs. After all, there are almost 300 steps, which are variously arched, curved and high. You can rest on the individual floors where there are interesting exhibitions, such as the tower master’s apartment, which remains authentic. “When a tourist comes here, he has the whole city in the palm of his hand – there’s a view of the Petřín lookout tower on one side, a little bit of Prague Castle, but there’s also an unprecedented view of Charles Bridge and the two...
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