🪐 Does Prague Have Christmas Markets

Weather. Winter weather in Prague is cold, often below freezing. Snow is possible, though on average, the city sees an inch or less of precipitation in the months of December, January, and February. Visitors to the city during this time of year should bundle up. Many sights are best seen on foot, and a tour of the Prague Castle grounds, for 1. Old Town Square Prague Christmas Market [Staroměstské náměstí] Located on the Old Town Square in Old Town Prague, this market is by far the most scenic and popular Prague Christmas market. Bratislava Christmas Market Dates. According to this official event page, this year’s edition of the main Bratislava Christmas Market will take place from November 23 – December 23, 2023. Do note that the dates for some of the smaller markets mentioned below may vary. Zermatt Christmas Market: Zermatt is famous for the iconic Matterhorn. The town holds an opening ceremony for lighting its Christmas Tree in its car-free village centre. This will take place on the 3rd December 2023 from 4:30pm to 6pm in the village centre. More than 40 festively decorated market stalls offer traditional handcrafted goods, elaborate Christmas decorations and special culinary delights. Where: Belvedere Palace, Prinz Eugen-Straße. When: 17 November - 23 December 2023. Opening hours: Monday – Friday 11 am – 9 pm; Saturday – Sunday 10 am – 9 pm; 24 December 11 am – 4 pm; 26 Experts will fell the tree for the Old Town Square market on Nov. 25 before transporting it overnight to Prague on Nov. 27-28. The lighting ceremony is scheduled to commence the opening of the city's two largest Christmas markets on Dec. 2. The main Christmas markets open on 2nd December 2023. Opening hours are 10:00-22:00. Free entry. The main Christmas markets are held at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Another sizeable market takes place at Prague Castle, on the square in front of St. George's Basilica. Oooooooh, difficult choice! I think on balance Vienna will be the best Christmas experience but bear in mind that for most Austrians, Christmas Day is celebrated at home. If you could rely on snow, Salzburg, with the mountains so close is like fairyland but you will have a chance to see all three cities over Christmas and New Year. udbm.

does prague have christmas markets