What is there to do in Prague on Christmas Eve?

What is there to do in Prague on Christmas Eve?

The 10 Best Things to do for Christmas in Prague

• The Old Town Square Christmas Markets.
• Try Trdelník.
• Walk the Vltava River at Night.
• Climb to the top of the Old Town Tower.
• See the Swans on the Vltava River.
• Climb to the top of the Charles Bridge Tower.
• Christmas Markets at Castle Hill.
• Indulge in Svařák.

Is Prague Open over Christmas?

The Christmas markets are open. Prague remains very busy during this period. Tourists staying on in the city after Christmas are joined by an influx of visitors for the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Most tourist attractions, sightseeing tours, river cruises and restaurants operate as normal.

Where should I eat in Prague at Christmas?

Restaurants

Café Mozart Price: ***	Czech & International	closed
Coda Restaurant Price: ****	International	•À la carte
Duplex Restaurant & Club Price: ***	International	•Christmas à la carte
Ginger & Fred Restaurant Price: ***	International	•Christmas à la carte
Indian Jewel Restaurant Price: **	Indian	•À la carte

Why do some people fast during Christmas Eve in Czech Republic?

The main Christmas celebrations are on Christmas Eve. Some people fast during Christmas Eve in the hope that they will see a vision of ‘the golden pig’ appear on the wall before dinner! This is meant to be a sign of good luck! The Czech traditional Christmas dinner is eaten during the evening of Christmas Eve.

What do Prague Christmas Markets eat?

5 Must-Try Winter Foods in Prague

• Praska Sunka – the famous Prague Ham.
• Everyone loves a good sausage!
• Langos – much more than a poor man’s pizza!
• Palacinky are the Czech answer to pancakes.
• Fresh trdelnik – a delicious sweet treat!
• Svarak – watch this space for the recipe!

What is Christmas like in Prague?

Christmas Eve is the most festive day of Christmas in Prague and the Czech Republic. People spend the day at home with their family, and in the evening give presents and enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner. Merry Christmas to one and all: Veselé Vánoce!

What is Santa called in the Czech Republic?

St. Nicholas
In many western countries it’s St. Nicholas or Santa Claus. For Czechs it’s Jezisek, or Baby Jesus.

How much is a pint of lager in Prague?

The average price of beer in Prague is about 35 CSK (Czech Crowns) for a pint (500 ml or 0.5 liter). This equates to roughly $1.50 US Dollars or €1.30 Euros.

What’s open on Christmas Day in Prague?

The Prague Christmas markets are open every day, as are restaurants, bars, sights and tourist attractions, theatres, opera houses, churches and concert halls. Find out more about Christmas Eve in Prague. To find out what’s open throughout December: Christmas opening times.

What is the Christmas Planner in Prague?

The Christmas Planner shows opening times and your options for dining, entertainment and sightseeing in Prague over Christmas (24th-26th December). The planner is published exclusively on this website at the beginning of December.

How to celebrate Christmas in the Czech Republic?

Christmas Eve is the most festive day of Christmas in the Czech Republic. People spend the day at home with their family, and in the evening give presents and enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner. Merry Christmas to one and all: Veselé Vánoce! Christmas Eve is effectively Christmas Day for Czech people, so most locals will spend the day at home.

When is the best time of year to visit Prague?

Christmas Eve in Prague Christmas Eve, 24th December, is the most important day of Christmas for Czech people, so most locals stay at home. With fewer people around, it is a wonderfully peaceful time to explore Prague, and can be especially charming if the squares are dusted with snow or a heavy frost, giving the city a real ‘olden day’ charm.