Christmas Markets in the Czech Republic
old town square prague
Svařák (mulled wine), intricate ornaments and the sight of sparkly Christmas trees adorns the Czech Republic from late November to the end of December each year, with visitors seduced by the scent of pine trees, sweet pastries and all things Christmas. If you haven’t been, now is the time to book as the Christmas Markets in the Czech Republic are a wonder to experience and will undoubtedly get you into the Christmas spirit. Who knows you may even pick up a few Christmas pressies along the way.
This month marks the start of the famous Christmas Markets in Prague, commencing from the 26th November. Open from 9am until 7pm there are hundreds of stalls selling Christmas items and decorations for your to buy. Make sure you are in the Old Town Square at 5pm on the 26th November if you want to see the central Christmas Tree being lit! There are Christmas markets here from the 26th November in the Old Town Square and in Wenceslaus Square from the 27th November.
Other must-visit Cristmas markets in the Czech Republic include:
Náměstí Svobody (Freedom Square), Zelný trh (Vegetable Market) and Radnická (Town Hall) street in Brno from the 25th November to 23rd December
Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II (Ottokar II Square) in České Budějovice in South Bohemia from 12th to the 18th December.
Český Krumlov Christmas Markets are also open in the Náměstí Svornosti (Square of Concord) from the 27th November and include gingerbread decorating as part of the programme here.
A strong tradition here is the baking, and of course eating, of Christmas pastries which taste wonderful. Versions of these pastries include the traditional strangely named Beehives, Linzer cookies, vanilla crescents and bear paws.
Just in case you can’t make it to the Czech Republic this Christmas to experience the Christmas Markets for yourself I’ve found a Mulled Wine recipe for you below to see if you can recreate it (taken from ‘where there is love there is life’ blog).
Mulled Wine Recipe:
1 litre red wine
1-2 cinnamon sticks
6-7 cloves
lemon slices (can also add orange slices)
sugar to taste
Simmer/warm on stove for a bit. Enjoy!
Hi my name is Emma Butler, I'm Marketing Director and Owner of 
Going to a Christmas market is definitely the best way to get into the festive spirit. Only been to a couple in England but would absolutely love to see the sights (and taste all the treats) at some others around the globe. If you’ve never been to Winter Wonderland in London, its certainly a sight to behold! Thanks for the recommendations in the Czech Rep. (and the Mulled Wine recipe which will be tried very soon).