Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas atmosphere in Kolin with our comprehensive guide. We offer an overview of all holiday activities for both locals and visitors to our historic city.
The center of Christmas celebrations is concentrated on Charles Square, where traditional Christmas markets offer handicrafts and regional delicacies. Visitors can walk through the illuminated streets of the old town, admire St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, and enjoy cultural programs at the city theater. Around the square, you'll find several historical monuments that receive festive decorations during the advent season.
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Kolin Holiday Light Displays
Lamplighter of the Charles Bridge
On Charles Bridge, you can meet the uniformed lamplighter during Advent, who lights the historical gas lamps with a burning wick on a long rod near the Old Town Bridge Tower. He then continues in the Lesser Town direction and returns.
Kolin Holiday Markets and Shopping
Christmas Market at Old Town Square
The Christmas markets on Staroměstské náměstí offer a rich cultural program, traditional Christmas goods, and refreshments. Admission is free.
Christmas Market at Wenceslas Square
The Christmas markets on Wenceslas Square offer a unique atmosphere with live performances, traditional Christmas treats, and handmade crafts. The markets are open daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
New Town Advent Fair
The Novoměstský adventní jarmark offers visitors a one-day market with advent goods, handmade items, treats, toys, and creative workshops. The program includes theatrical performances, choral performances, and Petra Šušor's drum show.
Christmas Market at Namesti Miru
The Christmas market at Náměstí Míru offers a wide range of traditional Christmas products, including decorations, handmade crafts, glassware, wooden toys, and seasonal snacks. The Church of St. Ludmila dominates the square, providing a romantic setting for a stroll and shopping.
Kolin Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concerts at Klementinum
The Christmas concerts in the Mirror Chapel of Klementinum offer a unique blend of classical music and historical setting. Dvořák Symphony Orchestra Prague performs in a chamber setting with organs, solo vocals, and solo violins.
Advent Concert at National Theatre
The Advent Concert at the National Theatre features traditional Christmas music and Jakub Jan Ryba's Czech Christmas Mass. The concert includes performances by the Kühn Children's Choir and the National Theatre Orchestra.
The Nutcracker at National Theatre
Louskáček at the National Theatre is a classic ballet title that tells the story of the magic of Christmas. The story takes place in 19th-century London and transforms the characters' personalities. The ballet is inspired by Charles Dickens' tale and presents a new adaptation.
Christmas Music & The Nativity: Czech Christmas Mass
The Czech Christmas Mass is a traditional musical event that combines Latin and Czech texts in a unique pastoral play about the announcement of Christ's birth.
Christmas Classic Spectacular at Tyn Church
Christmas in Týn Church offers a unique atmosphere with a nativity scene, guided tours, and Christmas concerts.
Christmas Eve
Christmas in Prague offers a combination of comfort, luxury, and festive atmosphere, combining the joy of Christmas with the pleasure of high-quality cuisine.
Christmas Oratorio for UNICEF
The Vánoční oratorium pro UNICEF is a concert by the Symfonický orchestr hlavního města Prahy FOK, featuring the world premiere of the cantata Pražský Betlém by composer Lukáš Sommer. The concert includes works by Camille Saint-Saëns and Joseph Jongen.