Winter in Prague is probably not your favorite season, but it has some charm for sure. Snowy days and temperature balancing 0 should not stop you to go out and enjoy outdoor activities even in an urban city. Are you looking for a fun activity instead of sitting on the couch in front of the tv? Try ice skating! Ice skating has a tradition in the Czech Republic and nowadays it’s a very popular social outdoor activity between locals. Doesn’t matter if you do it just for fun with your friends or you list ice skating as your workout activity, you will surely benefit from it. One of the biggest advantages of ice skating is improving your poster, balance, and coordination by engaging your muscles. Actually, by skating you work out almost every muscle in your body and burning approximately around 350 calories in one hour, and by the end of it, you probably forget you worked out. As a bonus, you’ll get some fresh air into your lungs and clear your head from everyday stress. You can find many open-air ice rinks around Prague located also in attractive locations for tourists. If you prefer skating under the roof you may have a...
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In a city of 1.3 million residents, and 10.6 million tourists in 2018 alone, Prague may feel congested at times, pushing many to use public transportation to get to their destination more efficiently. To pass the time, every rider has their go-to apps, like Spotify or Candy Crash, to make their commute feel short. Now, there’s an app available to Prague citizens and visitors alike, which will help them cut down on waiting times and even suggest the best and quickest routes to get to their destination – actually making the commute shorter. Users even know in advance if they have time to finish up that “pivo” before heading home for Christmas dinner or make a dash for the tram. Moovit is the world’s most popular urban mobility app. With over half a billion users in 3,000 cities across 94 countries, Moovit’s iOS, Android, and Web app guides users in getting around their cities more efficiently and conveniently. It is also the first app providing real-time information and guidance on Prague trams, in addition to buses, trains, and micro-mobility options such as e-scooters and bikes. Users have access to the following information from Moovit in the palm of their hand:...
This year’s Christmas tree for Prague has been felled and preparations are underway for its transport to the Czech capital. The 24-metre tall spruce tree will grace Prague’s Old Town Square and will be officially lit on November 30th. The tree is sunk two metres into the ground. At the level of 6 metres and 13 metres, there are two steel sleeves to which steel ropes are attached that are anchored to blocks weighing several tonnes. That is to prevent the tree from breaking or falling in case of a gale. This year’s Christmas tree for Prague will come from the village of Semily (Liberec Region) in the north of the Czech Republic. The 24-meter spruce was selected by experts from some forty-two trees, suggested by the public. The market organizing firm Taiko looks for trees that are in danger of being cut down in the near future. This way, the impact of cutting down the tree is minimal as it was already destined to come down. The colourful Christmas markets in the Old Town Square and in Wenceslas Square will begin this Saturday (November 30rd) and last until January 6, 2020.
Ready to live an interactive experience? Image yourself in a historical abandoned building from the 17th century. This space will come to life and allow you to feel and see the synergy between music and art. It’s an experience and event that you don’t want to miss on, the Katarze’s First Encounter. On Saturday, December 7th, the music and art world will mesh at Katarze’s first encounter in the abandoned Nuselský Pivovar. Historical fun fact: it was once of the largest and most visited industrial breweries in Central Europe. This might be the last time to get the privilege to experience the inside of this building. On this night, lose yourself in the sounds of two up-and-coming artists from Hamburg, Germany: Jonez and Fathia. Be a part of giving both of them a warm welcome, as they will be playing in the Czech Republic for the first time. Fathia’s love and connection to the German sounds has led her to be invited to play with world-respected DJ Adam Bayer, and has recently released two new track releases, Encoding/ Decoding. Along with Jonez and Fathia and Czech DJ Vilem will be performing a LIVE set in this space enriched with art...
The first art machine in the Czech Republic launched on Tuesday. Located in the upper part of Krymská Street in Prague 10, Artmat is made from an old cigarette machine that has a new look and function. Every box that falls out of the machine hides a small piece of art from students or graduates of art schools, but also from renowned Czech artists. The aim of the project is mainly to introduce young artists (students and recent graduates). The form of selling art in old vending machines is inspired by other countries, particularly Germany, where similar vending machines are popular places to obtain an original souvenir. In this old cigarette vending machine, those interested will now find boxes with small works of art such as graphic prints and illustrations, which are always accompanied by a text. “It is an original opportunity to spread quality art to the wider public, to support the work of young artists and to enrich the public space,” said Artmat founders Petra Widžová and Josefína Frýbová. They have been following the burgeoning art scene for a long time, selecting interesting and quality artists and designers. The unusual, playful form and location of the vending machine...
Also this year the sweet scent of mulled wine and trdelník will waft around Prague Castle. The tradition of holding a Christmas market at the seat of the Czech presidents began four years ago when the Christmas markets finally used the space of the largest castle complex in the world and began attracting visitors with a high-quality range of carefully selected products. Dozens of stalls will be pitched on Náměstí u Sv. Jiří (St. George’s Square) and Stájový dvůr which can be reached on foot from U Prašného mostu Street. It is also just a few steps away from Golden Lane. From St. George’s Square you can witness the monumental St. Vitus Cathedral, as well as St. George’s Basilica with its beautiful Baroque facade and the lesser-known All Saints Church. The market offers more than 70 wooden stalls with both traditional and unconventional products and various kinds of hot food and drinks. You will avoid the endless crowds, which belong inherently to the Old Town Square Christmas Market, and, moreover, you will spend your time in one of the most remarkable places that Prague can offer. Opening hours Mo – Thu 9:00 – 18:00 Fr – Su 9:00 – 19:00 24. 12....
Prague ranks 13th in a new index of the world’s 113 cities in terms of economic and social inclusivity, topped by Zurich in Switzerland. The first-ever Prosperity & Inclusion City Seal and Awards (PICSA) Index, released in the Basque Country capital of Bilbao in northern Spain on Thursday evening, is designed to showcase not only the quantity of economic growth of a city but also its quality and distribution across populations. “As the first-ever non-commercial ranking index, PICSA provides a new measure of economic productivity that goes beyond GDP to provide a holistic account of how well people are doing in the economy and which have the populations that are most empowered to contribute to its economy and share in its benefits,” explained Asier Alea Castanos, Director of Strategic Programmes at the Regional Council of Biscay, in reference to the index launch. “There is increasing recognition in governments and also the private sector that success needs to be judged in new ways: factors like health, housing affordability and quality of life need to be put alongside jobs, skills, and incomes when measuring prosperity,” he said. Commissioned by Basque institutions and compiled by D&L Partners, the PICSA Index measures factors such...
Combining business and fun for one’s enjoyment can now become more common thanks to Endorfin— a company whose main focus is in satisfying and delighting their customers to a high degree, providing a “space where [one] can do business, have fun, and have some more fun on top of that!” Inside Endorfin are two main areas for venues and hosted events: one main hall, and bar lounge. The halls are for business-related events specifically, but all three areas are oriented for any social event. Banquets or other private events also apply, including offered catering. One must book in advance! Our exciting escape rooms games—for grown-ups and kids—include themes from ‘Titanic’, ‘Star Wars’, ‘Freddy Krueger’, ‘The Morgue’, ‘The Morgue 2’ and ‘Saw’ (team games are ‘Mad Head’ and ‘Push & Play’). For those unfamiliar with the term, escape rooms are where a group of players are in a confined space from which they must escape in due time with the help of their ingenuity, logic, and imagination. Combining marvelous stage sets with modern technology will transform any event into a special one. Endorfin is equipped with modern facilities and a bar and an escape game to make one’s event more thrilling....
This year, more streets will be festively decorated in Prague. The municipality is investing almost four million CZK in the lighting, and in the past years, it spent around two million CZK on decorations. Residents of Prague 9 will also see Christmas decorations in some of their streets this year. The capital will have Christmas trees in Na Příkopě Street, and a small park in the Old Town Square, as well as lighting on them, told Prague City Council spokesman Vit Hofman. “Starting this year, the lighting of the city will be much more extensive, in more streets,” he added. The municipality will provide Christmas decorations in the city center, for example on Mariánské náměstí, Old Town and Wenceslas Square, Smetana, and Dvořák Embankments, Evropská and Na Příkopě streets. Unlike in previous years, Christmas decorations will also sparkle Prague 9 this year. “You will see lights in Vysočany, Sokolovská Street, from Balabenka to UN Square and Freyova Street,” said City Hall spokeswoman Marie Kurková. Some streets in Prosek will also be decorated, where there will be a Christmas tree in the Friendship Park (Park Přátelství). According to Jana Hamrníka, the City Hall of Prague 10 will pay 917,000 CZK for...
Start planning your weekend ahead. Find some of the best things to see and do in Prague this week, including great gigs, french film festivals, music festivals, events for children and more. Also, the Christmas season has officially started at some venues. November 20 – November 27 22nd French Film Festival in Prague There are also a lot of English-friendly screenings. Check-out the program at festivalff.cz Where: various locations Price: 120 CZK per ticket November 22 Imagination festival The biggest bass and music & harder styles festival in the Czech Republic. Indoor party of the year on 2 stages. Where: PVA Expo Letňany Price: 1089 CZK November 22 – November 24 Festival VILOmeniny – for kids Theatre Vila Štvanice opens this weekend for children. There will be several performances for kids, art workshops, concerts and much more. Where: Ostrov Štvanice 858, Prague 1 Price: 100 CZK November 23 Jogafest – charity yoga festival A full day of yoga exercise, workshops, yoga bazaar, live music, good mood, and food. The proceeds from the whole day will go to the organization supporting elderly people – “Seniorem s radostí” Where: Vnitroblock – Tusarova 31, Prague 7 (starting at 8 a.m.) November 22 Mydy...
Hard Rock International continues to amplify its hotel collection with the announcement of Hard Rock Hotel Prague, opening in 2023. Located next to Sparta’s Generali Arena (Letna) football stadium, the expansive hotel will boast magnificent views overlooking Letna Park and the spectacular Prague Castle from the hotel’s sophisticated rooftop Sky Bar. Alongside the Sky Bar, the 6th-floor will be home to a speciality restaurant, with south-facing terraces overlooking the Vltava river valley. Whilst all-day dining will be offered at Sessions, a restaurant which will feature an ingredient-driven menu. Guests can also venture to Constant Grind Coffee & Bar, which will serve coffee and light bites during the day and transform into a cocktail bar at night. Commenting on the project, Todd Hricko, senior vice president and head of global hotel business development, noted “Prague is a striking favourite amongst European capital cities and has experienced great development in its tourism industry in recent years. Hard Rock is honoured to announce the arrival of its music-infused presence to this beautiful city following two years of work on the project.” Other highlights of the property will include: Rooftop swimming pool Full-service Rock Spa®, with Body Rock® Fitness Centre, Rock Shop®, @Biz Business...
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