Czechs really know how to make the most of the holiday season. Christmas in Prague is a fairy-tale mix of twinkle lights, majestic trees, Christmas markets, smell of hot wine and sweets. So get out and enjoy the unique atmosphere.

November 30
First lighting of Christmas tree and opening of the Christmas market at Old Town Square
When: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
other days every hour starting from 4:30 p.m., last lighting at 9:30 p.m.

Lighting of Christmas tree at Břevnov monastery
When: starting at 5 p.m
Where: Bělohorská 150

November 30 – December 1
Mint market
Design market with original Czech fashion, jewellery, accessories and delicacies.
Where: Pražská tržnice, hall 11&17
Free entry, pets allowed

November 30 – December 1
Dyzajn market winter
Buy an original xmas present at Dyzajn market where you can find original Czech artwork and design pieces.
There will be also creative workshops, theatre shows for kids, live music, good food & hot wine.
Where: Václav Havel square
When: from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Free entry

November 30 
“Plný Block” 
Enjoy xmas atmosphere at Vnitroblock. You will find here stands with local design products, creative xmas workshops, live music, DJs, special xmas drinks and sweets.
Where: Tusarova 31, Prague 7
When: 9 a.m till 11:59 p.m.

November 30 – December 1 
“Mikulášské jízdy Prahou”
Special St. Nicolas rides with a steam train.
Where: Smíchov train station
For more info see www.cd.cz

November 30
Opening of ice skating rink at Letná
When: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free entrance

December 1
Opening of the ice skating rink under Zizkov TV Tower.
Entrance fee: 120 CZK for 2 hours

November 29 – November 30
Prague beer fest at Pragovka
You can taste winter and xmas beers of 30 Czech and foreign brewers and sample new gastronomic specialities matched to beers.
​Tickets online on goout.net or on the festival. (100CZK or 150 CZK)
When: noon – 10 p.m.
Where: Kolbenova 34a

December 1
Charity bazaar with Czech bloggers
When: 2 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Where: Sochařská 8, Letná

November 30 – December 22
Advent on the Lucerna rooftop.
When: only advent weekends
Entry 100CZK, kids for free

December 5
St. Nicolas day at Old Town Square and Karlín market

December 6
“Dva kohouti” celebrates 1st birthday
When: 4:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
Where: Sokolovská 55