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Karlovy Vary

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Beer Trips to the Czech Republic

Christmas in Prague

If you're spending Christmas in Prague, the first thing to know is that the "big" day for Christmas in the Czech Republic is December 24th, not December 25th. On Christmas Eve most Prague shops and restaurants are closed, so plan ahead if you will be there on the 24th.

Prague's Christmas Markets are the highlight of spending the holiday in Prague. Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square are full of market stalls, Christmas trees, and other holiday decorations.

A Czech Christmas tradition is to eat carp for dinner. You can walk through Prague on Christmas and see bathtubs filled with live carp. If you want to partake in the tradition, a fishmonger will kill the carp of your choice right in front of you.

Many churches in Prague hold a special midnight mass on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Composed in the 1900's by Jan Jakub Ryba, it is a unique Czech experience. The mass lasts approximately 40 minutes.

Other Czech Holidays:

Czech Holidays

New Year's Eve in Prague

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A popular place to ring in the New Year in Prague is Old Town Square. People gather by the by the orloj (astronomical clock) and the statue of Jan Hus and buy mulled wine and food from market stalls. Be aware that the crowd can get rowdy. It is not unheard of to see people throwing fireworks and drinking champagne straight from the bottle.

Charles Bridge is another popular place to celebrate New Year's Eve in Prague. It offers great views of the fireworks overhead, not to mention the beautiful panorama of the city.

If you don't want to spend New Year's Eve in Prague outdoors, there are many Czech bars and clubs that have special New Year's events.

Other Czech Holidays:

Czech Holidays

Cheap Flights from Prague to Other European Cities

Getting from Prague to other European cities without spending a lot of money is easy. Low-cost carriers like easyJet, SkyEurope, and Smart Wings fly from Prague, often with extremely low fares. It's not unheard of for flights to be free. You have to pay taxes, but it still beats most other options.

Cheap Flights from Prague to Other European Cities:

- easyJet: London, Geneva, Milan, and other cities.

- SkyEurope: Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Paris, Nice, Dubrovnik, Milan, Rome, Copenhagen, and other cities.

- Smart Wings: As a low cost airline based in Prague, Smart Wings flies to Barcelona, Budapest, Madrid, Paris, Rome, and other cities.

Additional airlines that fly from Prague to other European cities include Czech Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, and Lufthansa, among others.

For a complete list of airlines that fly to Prague:

Airlines that Fly to Prauge

Prague Hotels: Where to Stay in Prague

Prague Hotels

Here are two of my favorite Prague hotels. I've stayed at both and had great experiences. K+K Hotel Central is a high-end hotel, while Jerome House is a mid-range hotel but is well appointed and in an excellent location in New Town.

K+K Hotel Central

Jerome House

On a Budget?

Get information on Prague budget hotels and hostels on the Prague Hostels page.

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