Advent and Christmas Markets in Hradec Králové
The historic center transforms into a festive setting filled with gift and refreshment stalls alongside cultural entertainment. Visitors can view a Nativity scene, ride a carousel or Ferris wheel, and watch live demonstrations at a blacksmith stall. A refrigerated outdoor ice rink also encircles the Marian Column at the heart of the holiday village.
What to Expect
Features holiday stalls, attractions, and an outdoor ice rink.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Hradecká kulturní a vzdělávací společnost s.r.o.
Food & Drink
Market stalls sell refreshments, and a designated gastro zone is listed.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: No market admission price is stated. Entry to the ice rink is free. Skate sharpening costs 100 Kč; skate rental costs 50 Kč per hour, with a refundable 500 Kč deposit. Cash only.
- Hours: Stalls: 27 November 16:00–20:00; Monday–Friday 13:00–20:00; Saturday–Sunday 10:00–20:00; 23 December 10:00–17:00. Ice rink and skate rental: 27 November–23 December, Monday–Friday 13:00–21:00, Saturday 10:00–21:00, Sunday 10:00–20:00; 24 December 10:00–16:00; 25–31 December 10:00–20:00; 1 January 10:00–15:00; 2–5 January 10:00–20:00; 6 January 10:00–18:00. Ice maintenance daily as needed, 13:00–13:30 and 16:00–16:30.
- Parking: The Velké náměstí parking lot is closed during the Christmas markets. Nearby options include paid covered parking at RegioCentrum and Jana Gayera, and free outdoor parking by Flošna.
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash if you plan to rent or sharpen skates at the rink, because the skate services on the square accept cash only.
- Leave the car at home and take city transport to the Adalbertinum, Magistrát města or Zimní stadion stops, since the car park on the square is closed.
- If you're driving and want free parking, use the outdoor lot in front of the Flošna swimming pool, about a fifteen-minute walk from the square.
- Come for the ceremonial Christmas tree lighting on Velké náměstí, which marks the start of Advent in Hradec Králové.
- Use the heated mobile toilets at the Špitálská street exit, which have warm water for washing your hands and stay open as long as the market does.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Christmas tree on Velké náměstí is lit in a special ceremony to welcome the start of Advent.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go ice skating at the market?
Yes. An outdoor rink with a refrigerated ice surface of nearly 400 m² circles the Marian Column in the middle of the Christmas village. Entry to the rink is free, and you can rent or sharpen skates on site, but they only take cash. The rink stays open after the market ends, into early January.
What is there to see and do on the square?
Besides the gift stalls, there's the big Christmas tree, a carousel, a Ferris wheel, a nativity scene and a blacksmith's stall. A stage hosts the cultural program.
Where is the food?
Refreshment stalls are spread around the square, and the market map shows a dedicated food zone.
Can I get there by public transport?
Yes. Several busy city bus and trolleybus stops are within walking distance of Velké náměstí, including Adalbertinum, Magistrát města and Zimní stadion.
Are there toilets at the market?
Yes. There are heated mobile toilets with warm water for washing your hands at the exit from Špitálská street. They're open whenever the market is.
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