Christmas Markets Olomouc
Visitors can wander among traditional wooden stalls spread across historic squares to shop for regional handicrafts, Czech glass, ceramics, and traditional Haná culinary specialties. Attractions include an outdoor ice rink, an illuminated town hall, panoramic viewing platforms, and a historic carousel alongside a children's workshop. Guests can also sample dozens of hot punch varieties along a designated trail and view a life-size carved wooden nativity scene.
What to Expect
Moravian holiday market featuring punch trails, artisan crafts, and outdoor ice skating.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Kulturní Olomouc o.p.s.
Food & Drink
Stalls offer dozens of hot punch varieties, mulled wine, hot chocolate, and Haná specialties; hot-drink stalls also sell souvenir mugs.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy festive markets
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: The outdoor ice rink is free to use.
- Hours: Market stalls: Monday–Sunday 10:00–20:00. Food stalls: until 22:00; hours may be extended depending on visitor interest. Quiet hours at Dolní náměstí: weekdays 10:00–12:00.
- Parking: The page recommends parking on Legionářská or Aksamitova streets, in the underground lot on Hynaisova, the parking house on Koželužská, or at OC Šantovka, including outdoor lots P5 and P6. At Šantovka, the first two hours are free on weekdays and the first four hours are free on weekends and holidays.
- Accessibility: Accessible restrooms are available at nearby Caffe Opera and Galerie Šantovka, and Dolní náměstí offers weekday sensory-friendly quiet hours with reduced lighting and music.
Tips & Advice
- Park at OC Šantovka, where the first two hours are free on weekdays and the first four are free at weekends and on holidays.
- Pick up a collector card at a participating stall and work your way along the punch trail across the market squares.
- Get your hot drink in a souvenir mug: a blue or red tin mug, or a porcelain Christmas Olomouc mug in red, green or white.
- Visit Dolní náměstí on a weekday morning for a calmer time, when the nativity lights are dimmed and the music is switched off.
- Buy punch at the charity stalls, where proceeds go to a different Olomouc nonprofit organisation each day of the market.
Special Events & Promotions
- Quiet hours on Dolní náměstí every weekday morning for people with autism, with dimmed nativity lights, no extra lighting and no music.
- Adapted activities for children with autism in Ježíšek's workshop during the weekday quiet hours.
- Punch trail with a collector card picked up at selected stalls.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
There's a historic carousel and Ježíšek's bell, where children can quietly make their Christmas wishes. In Ježíšek's glass workshop they write letters to Ježíšek, make candles and float walnut-shell boats.
Where should I park?
Use the large lots on Legionářská or Aksamitova, the underground lot under the municipal building on Hynaisova, or the Koželužská parking house. OC Šantovka also has parking, including outdoor lots P5 and P6.
Is there a quieter time for visitors with autism?
Yes. Every weekday morning Dolní náměstí switches to a quiet mode. The nativity lights are dimmed, the extra lighting is off and there's no music. Ježíšek's workshop runs adapted activities for children with autism at the same time.
Where are the toilets?
Paid toilets are in wood-clad containers on Horní náměstí, at the start of Pavelčákova, in the restaurants on both squares, and at Tržnice. Accessible toilets are at Caffe Opera and Galerie Šantovka.
What is the punch trail?
Pick up a collector card at selected stalls and follow the trail through the market's punch stalls.
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