Christmas markets 2022 – Prague, Brno, Ostrava: Where they are held
The Christmas markets in Prague, specifically in the Old Town Square, are among the most beautiful in Europe. They won several awards and are visited by people from all over the world.
The market season started in Prague on November 20 at Náměstí Míru. When and where are the Christmas markets held in Prague, Brno and Ostrava and when can you look forward to lighting the Christmas tree?
What Christmas markets can you find in the article:
- Christmas markets in Prague – Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Peace Square, Tylovo Square, Republic Square, Prague Castle, Anděl – Smíchov, Jiřího z Poděbrady Square
- Christmas markets in Brno
- Christmas markets in Ostrava
Old Town Square
- Date and time: They take place from November 26, 2022 to January 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., refreshment stands are open 24 hours a day.
In addition to the traditional Christmas stalls, the square will also have a stage, where a rich accompanying program will take place. Visitors can look forward to concerts, theater performances or various performances by children’s groups. look at markets program after days.
Traditionally, the Christmas tree, which this year is a 25-meter tall spruce, will rise above the stands. The lighting of the Christmas tree will take place on Saturday, November 26, 2022.
Wenceslas Square
- Date and time: They take place from November 26, 2022 to January 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the refreshment stands close at midnight.
The markets will be held in the lower part of Wenceslas Square. There will be stalls with refreshments, Christmas goods or demonstrations of traditional crafts. The lighting of the Christmas tree will take place on Monday, November 28 at 4:30 p.m. A visit to the markets on Wenceslas Square can be combined with those on Old Town Square, they are located a short distance from each other.
Peace Square
- Date and time: They take place from November 20 to December 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The markets on Náměstí Míru started the Christmas market season already on November 20. These are traditionally held in front of the church of St. Ludmila until Christmas Day. Here you can buy mistletoe, sweets, Advent wreaths, Christmas decorations and much more. A decorated Christmas tree or nativity scene also creates a Christmas atmosphere.
Tylo square
- Date and time: They take place from November 26 to December 24, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A few minutes’ walk from Náměstí Míru, near the IP Pavlova metro station, there are Christmas markets on Tylova náměstí, which also end on Christmas Day.
Republic square
- Date and time: They take place from November 25 to December 24, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Christmas markets on Náměstí Republiky will last until Christmas Day, just as, for example, on Náměstí Míru. You will find them in the area towards V Celnici street. The range of goods is wide, you can buy e.g. mistletoe, Advent wreaths, candles, ornaments, Nativity scenes or Advent calendars.
Prague Castle
- Date and time: They take place from November 23, 2022 to January 6, 2023. They are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until 7 p.m. on Fridays and weekends. On Christmas Day, they close at 4 p.m.
The markets at Prague Castle will take place on U Svatého Jiří Square behind the Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert. In addition to the traditional Christmas assortment, you can look forward to cultural accompanying events. The lighting of the Christmas tree on Jiřské náměstí will take place on November 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Anděl-Smíchov
- Date and time: They take place from November 24 to December 24, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Christmas markets in Smíchov take place in the pedestrian zone near the Anděl metro station. They will last until Christmas Day. The lighting of the Christmas tree will take place on the first Sunday of Advent, i.e. November 27.
Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrady
- Date and time: They take place from November 27 to December 23, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The Christmas markets on Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrady start on the first Sunday of Advent and end the day before Christmas Day. A traditional Christmas assortment, including mulled wine, awaits visitors. The lighting of the Christmas tree will take place on November 27 and will be the highlight of the first day of the markets.
Christmas markets in Brno and Ostrava
Christmas markets Brno
After three years, the people of Brno and the city’s entourage will once again be able to fully enjoy the Brno Christmas, i.e. the Christmas markets with a cultural program. It will take place at six locations in the historic center from November 25 to December 23, 2022.
Ostrava Christmas markets
Ostrava Christmas will offer a program on five stages this year. In addition to the main stage on Masaryk Square, people will also be able to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at other places in the city center.
On the square Dr. Edvard Beneš in the center of Ostrava, the workers will be a traditional ice rink, which is part of the Ostrava Christmas program.