Ostrava Christmas and Advent Markets
Visitors can wander through stalls offering traditional Czech holiday treats, take a ride on a Ferris wheel, and skate on an open-air ice rink. Entertainment spans five stages across the city center, featuring live concerts, carol singing, cymbalom music, and demonstrations of traditional crafts. Guests can also visit a nativity scene to meet a live donkey or check out the dedicated children's and artistic stages.
What to Expect
Holiday celebration across five stages with an open-air ice rink.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
City Center
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
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Food & Drink
Stalls offer traditional Czech holiday treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and lively
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring young children to the Children's Stage and the open-air Christmas ice rink, the parts of the program aimed at the smallest visitors.
- Take a ride on the Christmas Ferris wheel on the main square to see the lit-up square and its stalls from above.
- Stop at the nativity scene, where children and adults can pet a real donkey as part of the Christmas program.
- Walk over to the Art Stage beneath the New Town Hall, then climb the tower for a view over the city from the top.
- Dress warmly, since the stages, stalls and ice rink are outdoors and spread across several squares in the city centre.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it good for children?
Yes. The Children's Stage and the open-air Christmas ice rink are aimed at the youngest visitors, and kids can pet a real donkey at the nativity scene.
What is on the five stages?
The main stage on the main square has concerts, carol singing and cymbalom music. There is also a Children's Stage, an Art Stage beneath the town hall tower, and a Craft Stage with demonstrations of traditional crafts.
What food is there?
Stalls near the main stage sell the traditional Czech Christmas sweets and treats.
Is there a Ferris wheel?
Yes. The Christmas Ferris wheel stands on the main square, and from the top you look out over the lit-up square.
Can I go up the town hall tower?
Yes. The Art Stage sits on the square beneath the New Town Hall, which has the tallest town hall tower in the Czech Republic, and the view from the top is breathtaking.
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