Old Town Square Christmas Market
Visitors can wander through dozens of stylish stalls gathered around a festively lit Christmas tree in Prague's historic center. The market showcases handmade Czech items, including glass and straw ornaments, ceramic nativity scenes, wooden rolling pins, and lace tablecloths, alongside festive foods and warm mulled wine. Guests can also take in a daily cultural program featuring live music, carols, and folklore.
What to Expect
Prague's historic holiday market with traditional Czech crafts, carols, and culinary treats.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Taiko, a. s.
Food & Drink
The market offers culinary specialties, mulled wine, and cookies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Visitors seeking czech christmas crafts and traditions
Vibe
Festive and historic
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: Use the multi-storey car park near the Rudolfinum, Kotva department store, Palladium shopping mall, or the purple parking zones.
Tips & Advice
- Take metro line A to Staroměstská or one of several trams, because the organisers recommend public transport for getting to Old Town Square.
- Come on a weekend with children to catch the kids' workshops alongside the daily program of music and folklore.
- Bring a card, since most stalls take one, and use the ATM inside the market for any stall that doesn't.
- Pick up handmade Czech gifts like glass and straw ornaments, ceramic or wooden nativity scenes, lace tablecloths and wooden rolling pins.
- Add a visit to the Wenceslas Square Christmas Market, run by the same organiser over the same season.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children's workshops on weekends.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay by card?
In most cases, yes. There is also an ATM inside the market.
How do I get there by public transport?
Take metro line A to Staroměstská, or trams 1, 2, 13, 17, 18 or 25 to the Staroměstská stop. Buses 194 and 207 stop at Staroměstská/Právnická fakulta.
Where can I park?
Try the multi-storey car park near the Rudolfinum, the Kotva department store, Palladium shopping mall, or the purple parking zones.
Is there anything for kids?
Children's workshops run at weekends, and a cultural program of music and folklore runs every day.
What can I buy?
Mostly Christmas goods and handmade Czech items. Look for glass and straw ornaments, ceramic and wooden nativity scenes, lace tablecloths, crocheted toys, bells, cookie cutters and wooden rolling pins.
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