Christmas markets Christmas events Christmas and New Year concerts Where to go with children Festive Menu Visit the Old Town Hall Experience the magic of the largest Christmas markets in the Czech Republic from 70 metres above the city! The main tour of the Old Town Hall leads you through the 14th-century tower with its recently renovated vestibule. This Gothic space is now home to the Tourist Information Centre, Guides & Tours services, as well as a gift shop offering unique creations by local artisans. Enjoy the convenience of the city tourist card Explore historical landmarks, museums and galleries decked out in festive splendour. Join guided tours of the city streets scented with vanilla, cinnamon and mulled wine. Glide through the heart of Old Town aboard a cosy heated boat, step back into the Austro-Hungarian monarchy aboard a decorated vintage tram or skate on the ice rink at Wenceslas Square. Experience the holiday atmosphere without the worry of searching for transit tickets, admission passes, or tour vouchers. Get your Prague Visitor Pass tourist card, which covers all your needs. We do not close at Christmas! opening hours Prague panoramas from a vintage tram This Christmas, a beautifully decorated vintage tram will once again traverse Prague’s most picturesque spots. Not only does it spread the charm of Christmas to every corner of the city, but it also serves as an ideal connection between Prague’s iconic towers. The ticket also grants you a 20% discount on admission to selected towers managed by PCT. Nativity scene lovers can conveniently hop on and off near churches to admire the variety of scenes on display. Nativity Scene at Church of Our Lady before Týn | Source: www.krestanskevanoce.cz Nativity Scenes and Christmas Services in Prague churches You may go into many churches in Prague to admire the craftsmanship of our forefathers and commemorate the birthplace of Jesus in the town of Bethlehem. Nativity scenes are usually displayed from 24 December to early January, and in some places for longer. Attending Mass brings us closer to the more spiritual and mysterious side of Christmas, carols are sung or the Czech Christmas Mass by Jakub Jan Ryba is performed. You can also find more information about the churches’ Christmas programmes on the Christian Christmas website. Ice skating is an essential part of Christmas in Prague For the third consecutive year, you can enjoy ice skating on Wenceslas Square daily from December 1st until the middle of February, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Skate rental, refreshments, and a selection of unique souvenirs from local artisans are available, which are sure to provide inspiration for Christmas presents. Customs and Traditions A Czech Christmas combines Christian and pagan traditions: the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and joy at the victory of light over darkness after the winter solstice. Because of this, among our customs, elements of folk piety are mixed with magical practices, fortune-telling and the attempt to gain the favour of the mysterious forces of nature. Get to know at least some of them. page Czech Christmas page The origin of Christmas page Advent page St Nicholas page Old Czech Traditions page Christmas Tree and Christmas Eve page Nativity Scenes page Carolling page New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day The Old Town Square is the traditional focus of Christmas celebrations in Prague. See what’s happening there right now!