The shop in the basement of the Obecní dům is full of stunning jewellery and glamourous teacups. The store is a treasure trove of Czech-designed products, including toys and homeware.įor swoon-worthy retro pieces, Modernista is a slice of heaven. On the same street, it is also worth poking your head into Orel & Friends. Their Nerudova branch is nestled on the picturesque street which leads up to Prague Castle. Nerudova in Malá Strana where you can find chocolates and other Czech-designed souvenirsįor those with a sweet tooth, Pražská čokoláda sells quality chocolate in very cute tins. Children can take part in quizzes and build their own nativity scenes.įind the perfect gift at a Czech design store As in 1923, the exhibition will be hosted in the beautiful Clementinum in central Prague, a vast complex of Baroque and Rococo halls.Įnjoy sporting all the little details in the large carved mechanical Jubilee nativity scene, created by dozen of artists. Once every hundred years, the best nativity scenes from the Czech Republic are brought together for a special Christmas exhibition. Jubilee Nativity Exhibition at Clementinum Gallery 25.11. There will be carols, cookie decorating and a large beautiful Christmas tree.įor more tips about some of Prague’s best museums, take a look here. Prague’s most hands-on, child-pleasing museum is hosting an advent fair. Advent workshop at the National Agricultural Museum, 10am – 5pm And it also comes with the advantage of being on the edge of handsome Stromovka park. It’s a great place to stock up on Czech-designed jewellery and fashion and find some tasty food.

This free-to-enter, open-air market is located in Výstaviště Praha (Prague’s Exhibition Grounds). Dyzajn Winter Market 09.12 –, 10am – 6pm Festive treats at Dyzajn Market There is also the opportunity to climb the ancient watchtower for views across the city before it closes for winter. Expect craft workshops and theatre performances, as well as a range of local crafts and snacks for sale. This is a sweet free Christmas event for families. The modern, stylish vibe is in direct contrast to the glitzy traditional markets, although there is still some old-world charm with a children’s carousel and grand piano on hand for entertainment. To chow down on tasty food and enjoy warming mulled wine, head to this cashless gastro market in the smart district of Anděl. Manifesto Winter Market Open daily, 11am – 10pm Heated igloo. Some of Prague’s lesser-known winter markets are worth visiting for good value gifts and great local food and drink. Hunt out alternative Christmas markets and eventsĭon’t just stick with the tourist crowds though. Kids will love the non-alcoholic versions.ĭiscover the most family-friendly hotels in Prague in this post. The cups of hot, spiced wine ( svařák) or warm mead ( medovina) make great antidotes to the cold. Go along to admire the splendid Christmas tree (there are daily lighting shows from 16.30 to 21.30, every hour) before exploring the jolly network of stalls. The convivial atmosphere is always such a treat. But, if you only go to one, make it the beautiful market in Prague’s Old Town Square. The markets further away from the centre offer the most authentic vibe and best prices. The Visit Czech Republic website has a full list of Prague Christmas market locations and dates. This includes opening on the 24 and 25 December. Unlike their German counterparts, they remain open throughout Christmas and most run until 6 January. In search of shiny trinkets and lashings of charm? Prague’s traditional Christmas markets are a must. Here are my tips for having a merry Christmas time in Prague in 2023: Visit a traditional Christmas market Prague’s Old Town Square Christmas market And we made the most of it.Īfter three Christmases in Prague, though, we were experts I knew where to find all the most twinkly markets, soothing cups of hot chocolate and the best festive events. The kids made some crackers out of toilet rolls, and I dashed to the local potraviny (corner shop) for some potatoes and carrots. And so, by the time my parents arrived to celebrate, we had sourced a turkey for our Christmas dinner (at Robertson, in case you were wondering) but very little else. I had spent most of the proceeding week curled up in bed with a particularly gruesome toddler-borne virus.

Our first Christmas living in Prague was a bit of a damp squib.

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