Last updated: 11. November 2024
Welcome the Christmas season in Tabor with our detailed guide. For locals and visitors alike, we have prepared a complete overview of all festive events and activities in our historic city.
Žižka Square transforms into a traditional Christmas marketplace with craft stalls and regional delicacies. Visitors can walk through the medieval streets of the old town, where decorated shop windows, a nativity scene at the Dean's Church, and cultural programs at the Old Town Hall await. Around the square, you'll find numerous cafes and restaurants offering typical Christmas fare.
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Tabor Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Lighting on Charles Bridge
- What to Expect
- Manual lighting of 46 public gas lamps.
- Description
- The Christmas lighting on Charles Bridge is a unique opportunity to see the manual lighting of 46 gas lamps. The lamplighter in historical attire lights the lamps using a long bamboo rod, starting simultaneously with the public lighting.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Christmas Lighting on Charles Bridge
Tabor Holiday Markets and Shopping
Old Town Christmas Markets
- What to Expect
- Unique Christmas markets with live performances and a rich cultural program.
- Description
- The Staroměstské vánoční trhy offer a rich atmosphere of Christmas stories, live performances, and a variety of stalls selling seasonal items. The Christmas tree is annually a silent witness to Christmas stories and the heart of the Christmas markets, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Old Town Christmas Markets
Havel's Market Christmas
- What to Expect
- Festive atmosphere with Christmas stalls and a large Christmas tree.
- Description
- Havelské tržiště vánoční offers a festive atmosphere with Christmas stalls and a large Christmas tree. The market is open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Havel's Market Christmas
Tabor Holiday Shows and Entertainment
St. Nicholas at Old Town Square
- What to Expect
- Unique combination of folklore and children's entertainment.
- Description
- The traditional Mikuláš show at Staroměstské náměstí will offer entertainment for children with Bára Ladrová and other attractions.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : St. Nicholas at Old Town Square
Christmas Eve at Old Town Square
- What to Expect
- Performance of Jakub Jan Ryba's Christmas Mass by Vox Pragae and Praga Sinfonietta.
- Description
- The Christmas Eve on Staroměstské náměstí features traditional holiday melodies performed by ensembles from across the country. Visitors can enjoy dozens of stalls offering small gifts and traditional delicacies, including mulled wine and sausages. Children can look forward to a Bethlehem with live animals, and everyone can taste traditional fish soup and Christmas punch.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Christmas Eve at Old Town Square
New Year's Eve at Old Town Square
- What to Expect
- Grand musical show with live band and DJ.
- Description
- The Silvestr event on Staroměstské náměstí will feature a seven-hour show with So Fine band and DJ Daniel Kraus, including a children's program and grand celebrations for adults.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : New Year's Eve at Old Town Square
Tábor Meetings Festival
- What to Expect
- Symbolic takeover of Tábor by Jan Žižka of Trocnov.
- Description
- Táborská setkání is an international historical festival that brings the historical center of Tábor to life for three days with events from the first half of the 15th century. The festival features historical processions, medieval market, concerts of spiritual, medieval, and contemporary music, historical fencing performances, and more.
- Where
- Tábor | More Info : Tábor Meetings Festival
Tabor Other Holiday Activities
Ice Skating at Wenceslas Square
- What to Expect
- Large rink with colorful lighting.
- Description
- Ice skating on Václavské náměstí offers a large rink with skate rentals, refreshments, and a warming tent. The rink is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and features colorful lighting in the evening.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Ice Skating at Wenceslas Square
Tower Park: ikov Ice Skating
- What to Expect
- Unique panoramic 360° view of Prague.
- Description
- The Žižkov Tower offers an exceptional panoramic 360° view of Prague. Besides the view, you can enjoy a restaurant, bar, bistro, and a luxury hotel. The tower is well-accessible and has its own parking lot. It is an example of modern brutalist architecture, providing a great view of all directions.
- Where
- Prague | More Info : Tower Park: ikov Ice Skating
Tynec Christmas Wine Tasting
- What to Expect
- Unique tasting of young wines and traditional specialties.
- Description
- The Týnec Christmas tasting offers the opportunity to taste young wines and zabijačkové specialties.
- Where
- Tynec | More Info : Tynec Christmas Wine Tasting