The brunch on december 25 also costs 1490czk and will be a buffet as well. Prague christmas dining guide 2018, aka hey dude, wheres my. Opening hourswinter opening hours prague opera house schedules for 25th and 26th christmas concert il natali domini starts at 2pm both days, i would bet they welcome children then. Visitors to prague can enjoy live nativity scenes, ice skating, and other czech christmas traditions throughout december.
Prague opera tickets classical concerts all performances. In prague, the christmas tree in old town draws thousands each year. Looking for a place to eat on christmas day with wholesome, moderately. My first christmas in the czech republic was full of surprises. Locals do their best to plan a trip away from prague. Big shops, number of restaurants and cafes are closed. The christmas celebration in the zinc restaurant at hilton prague old town will bring a rich christmas banquet. Prague ballet and opera prague ticket office official. The last christmas market on the jiriho z podebrad square in the vinohrady district will be held on 2312 from 8 until 6pm. We guide you through the best aspects of prague and provide an honest, value for money booking facility. For dinner on december 24th you can enjoy scallops, oyster chowder, lamb or baked pigeon and traditional christmas pudding. Prague christmas markets step inside a snow globe of winter wonder at pragues toytown christmas markets.
A fairytale christmas in prague the international foodie. Prague between christmas and new years rick steves. Prague experience is the no1 prague city guide and booking service. They are both hotel restaurants, so make sure you book your table now. Mom and i stayed three days in prague so we could see all christmas markets and enjoy incredible atmosphere. Other markets take place at the havel market havelske trziste, on namesti republiky, namesti miru, at the holesovice exhibition grounds, and elsewhere in prague. We are looking for good recommendations for christmas day dinner lunch. The planner will be published exclusively on this website in midoctober 2020. It has even more romantic charm than normal, and there is.
Our christmas experience in germany last year included christmas eve, christmas day and st. Christmas day dinner fourcoursemenu with a choice of main dish. Yup, we get our mail delivered to our favorite coffee shop in prague. Located just a short walk from the markets in old town square, the prague christmas market in wenceslas square is another one of the most popular and crowded ones in the city. They do not have a special set on december 31, but they are open from 12 until anytime you like and the regular menu might be more economical anyway. We arrive in prague on christmas morning and are staying at the hilton prague.
Truthfully, i have asked a number of people and read as many books and. Lunch will be served on december 25 and includes lamb, turkey breast or prawns and christmas pudding. Prague zoo has very nice christmas program for kids on 2426th dec. Old town squares outdoor marketplace, in particular, is a popular attraction in december because its historic architecture is lit up for christmas. Hi, my husband and i will be visiting prague from 22nd 27th december and as such we are looking for a nice restaurant where we can have our christmas dinner. Heading over to prague for 4 days over christmas and looking for advice on where may be good to book for food for christmas day or eve as i hear its celebrated more on the eve then it is here in the uk. They are talking about prague, because carol wants them all to go there for christmas. The prague christmas markets on old town square staromestske namesti and wenceslas square vaclavske namesti run from november 30, 2019 to january 6, 2020.
The christmas planner shows opening times and your options for dining, entertainment and sightseeing in prague over christmas 24th26th december. Those held in prague can pride themselves on having been voted the most beautiful of these events by the usa today readers in an extensive opinion poll. Prague s christmas markets are open on christmas day, should you wish to stroll down to the old town square before or after dinner, which is a 20minute walk or so from your hotel. The prague new years eve planner will be published exclusively on this website in midoctober 2020. Christmas dinner in prague rick steves travel forum. Christmas day lunch or dinner in prague 2020 december in prague. Sparkling gala dinner czk6,990 or brilliant gala dinner czk8,800. Its raw beef that is cut, scraped or minced and served with condiments and either. Snow is rare in prague, but if you are lucky enough on some days in the winter, prague magically transforms into a white wonderland as the elegant snow begins to fall. Even though we are the most atheist country in europe, we love christmas. Where to eat in prague over the christmas holidays taste.
Atelier red and wine will close on 2412 and serve a set christmas menu on 25 and 2612 but they do something really fun. Stephens day when just about everything shops, restaurants, museums was closed for the holiday. The unlimited beverage package gives you a price advantage and. Grand hotel praha cafe mozart prague ticket office. Carp in the bathtub, for dinner and even in the wallet czechs traditionally serve carp with potato salad for christmas dinner. Need recommendation for christmas dinner in prague tripadvisor. My motherinlaw is going to prague for christmas with her husband and i need to book them somewhere to eat for dinner on christmas eve and also a british traditional turkeybeef etc, not carp christmas day dinner. Dont forget to book the restaurant as soon as possible once you choose the place to be for christmas eve. Several thousand people book through the planner every year, making it the citys main guide to the festivities on 31st december 2020. Really, theres no better time to get your fill of czech tradition than during the holidays, and in this months issue, were doing just that. At just a few pounds each for three courses and several rounds of drinks it was an absolute bargain for christmas day dinner. Enjoy the christmas markets in the old town and wenceslas squares, where musicians perform and mulled wine, chestnuts, potato pancakes and sausages are among the delicacies youll find. From romantic restaurants to river cruises, and parties in bars, clubs and.
Hello, im trying to plan our christmas trip to prague and wanted to book a restaurant for christmas day before it fills up. The main part of this market is located in the larger space at the lower end of the square. If you want to avoid the havoc of organizing meal at home, enjoy special festive menu in one of the prague restaurants that are open for christmas day lunch or. Our hotel is in prague 1 and ideally we want to be within walking distance of the. The traditional czech night is an allinclusive evening excursion. I keep hearing about the restaurant at kings court.
The traditional meal is fried carp with potato salad but a lot of czechs prefer to eat veal or pork schnitzel. Christmas in prague dressed in warm, shiny decorative lights, and washed in a smell of cinnamon and traditional sweets, christmas time adds another layer of appeal to our wonderful prague. Christmas eve in prague christmas eve is the most important day of christmas for the czech people, so most locals stay at home. Christmas markets and europe in december go hand in hand, so make sure you wear your comfortable shoes and get ready to hit the ground running in prague there are christmas stalls and markets dotted around the city. Coming from the uk, where to book for a christmas dinner. They do not have a special set on december 31, but they are open from 12 until anytime you like and the.
Traditional christmas dinner is fried carp watch for bones and potato salad. In prague, the whole city wonderfully becomes a christmas wonderland with christmas lights, fairs, and countless festive things to do and eat. Admire a great collection of meissen porcelain while savouring an excellent coffee or chocolate and homemade cakes, pastries and other specialties. In a house in oxford three people are having breakfast carol, her husband jan, and his father josef. Nov 28, 2017 even the czech traditional christmas dinnerfried carpdates back to the 18th century, when it represented the only meal cheap enough for the entire country to eat.
Thats the time we feast on a christmas dinner and afterwards gather by the christmas tree to give gifts to each other. Opera and ballet on the scenes of prague national theatre, the estates theatre or the state opera prague present the art of the top czech artists. On december 24 th, 25 th and 26 th its the official christmas holiday and many places are closed down. The christmas markets are open, as are fine restaurants and tourist attractions. Dinner consists of an international buffet including fried carp, duck, dumplings, etc. The market will reopen on 3012 and it will close the year on 3112 with a nye market, again from 8 until 6pm. Dec 15, 2014 atelier red and wine will close on 2412 and serve a set christmas menu on 25 and 2612 but they do something really fun. Finally, bar and books at tynska will open on 2412 at 9pm for those in. It includes return transport from your hotel, a full entertainment programme featuring czech folk music, song and dance, a hearty dinner, and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Czech carp tastes better than asian carp which you can buy in the states. The undisputed king of the snacks that go well with beer category see below, the steak tartare is a czech classic you should not leave prague without tasting. Christmas is a beautiful holiday full of traditions and cheerful gettogethers. Christmas dining in prague taste of prague food tours. Dec 09, 2015 they will serve a traditional czech christmas menu on 24 through 2612 for czk 1550, but will serve an asianflavored dinner on christmas eve for czk 2680.
Prague s best restaurant at least according to a recent poll cestr is closed for christmas eve but open from 1222 on december 25 and 1223 on december 26. Dining out in prague is hard over christmas, especially if you dont like hotel. Where to eat in prague over the christmas holidays taste of. If you would like to have christmas dinner in prague, you have to make reservation of a table in advance. The price includes a welcome drink, a christmas buffet, soft drinks, prosecco, fine wines, draft beer, coffee and tea. Pragues best restaurant at least according to a recent poll cestr is closed for christmas eve but open from 1222 on december 25 and 1223 on december 26. Need recommendation for christmas dinner in prague. See some of the most atmospheric and festive christmas markets in town, while learning about the many czech holiday traditions, including eating. Looking for a place to eat on christmas day with wholesome, moderately priced food. Would love a beautiful setting, with czech and western options as well. The main closure takes place on the afternoon and evening of december 24.
I want to be sure we have reservations for dinner that evening and have contacted some of the restaurants mentioned on this forum but have not yet had any responses. The pros guide to christmas in prague mandarin oriental. Christmas time in prague czech republic lonely planet. Explore the very best of pragues cultural calendar at prague opera tickets. The romantic and festive christmas markets of prague.
Marvel at pragues historic sites on expertled walks that bring you over the charles bridge, into picturesque lesser town and through the jewish quarter. Looking for a fabulous restaurant for two for christmas eve. Dance academy stay tuned for cancellationvirtual event updates july 2020. A traditional christmas meal consists of carp and potato salad, and it is not eaten at lunchtime on christmas day, but in the evening on christmas eve,the fish tastes like its baked in mud,and has lots of small bones in other words, dont expect a fillet. These two days 25th and 26th of december are public holidays in czechia. Romantic, festive, and traditional a romantic old town with three enchanting markets offering traditional czech food and gifts in a festive environment prague is a beautiful city any time of year, but it truly is a sight to see at christmas.
Christmas eve 24th december 2020 christmas eve is the most festive day of christmas in prague and the czech republic. Christmas in praguechristmas in praguechristmas in prague. Prague between christmas and new years rick steves travel forum. Starters, turkey duchesse or roasted cod fillet, christmas pudding. Dec 24, 2017 christmas dinner in prague consisted of mulled wine, pork goulash a meat stew served in a pop of bread garlic soup, bread dumplings and an entire pig on a plate. Christmas dinner in prague prague message board tripadvisor. Another great place for a czech meal on christmas eve is cafe lounge. We would like to invite you to a cooking class at the zinc restaurant prague.
The guests of our prague food tours often fear it, then taste it, and end up asking for seconds and thirds. Dec 20, 2015 for many czechs, christmas time is the most important and most beautiful time of the year. The main christmas dinner is actually on christmas eve. Do you know what a typical czech christmas dinner is before you book one. Activity 3 before reading 1 yes 2 no 3 no 4 yes 5 yes activity 4 before reading 1 f jan was born in prague. Restaurant for xmas dinner prague forum tripadvisor. I have read most places are open as normal and it will be christmas eve when most places are closed either all day or part day. Who would have thought christmas dinner with the family could be so lethal. People spend the day at home with their family, and in the evening give presents and enjoy a traditional christmas dinner. Take in the christmas spirit during the advent season in prague. Perfect restaurant for christmas eve dinner zlata praha. The city is hugely depopulated as many residents leave the capital to return to their places of origin so that they can spend time with their families. As in most of central europe, christmas day is celebrated on 24 december.
Loads of food, lots of alcohol and quite a few days off. November up until the new year is a great time to experience the famous christmas markets and decorations. Our hotel is in prague 1 and ideally we want to be within walking distance of the restaurant, were not fussed about having a traditonal turkey dinner, we are happy to eat anything as long as its tasty. We have a group of 11 6 adults, 5 teenagers travelling to prague over christmas and would like any recommendations for somewhere to have christmas dinner. December events in prague one of the biggest draws to the city this time of year is the outdoor christmas markets. The public square is the site of the citys most famous prague christmas market with dozens of stall selling local treats, gift options, and decorations. Have looked on prague experience but are there more places open on christmas day that are not listed. Sep 28, 2011 we arrive in prague on christmas morning and are staying at the hilton prague. Josef was born in prague, but he left his home city when he was a young man. The do most of the hard work, you just finish the dishes and claim the fame. Dec 12, 2014 christmas eve dinner fourcoursemenu with a choice of main dish. Christmas in prague is a magical time and december is undoubtedly one of the nicest months of the year in this beautiful city. The national theatre shows ballet nutcracker children friendly.
Fresh oysters and lobsters, sushi, roast beef, awardwinning selection of desserts, kids buffet and much more at our prague sunday brunch. Salmon carpaccio, duck consomme, braised veal cheek or sea bass fillet, dessert. Christmas markets are up, shop windows are bright and beautiful, christmas trees adorn the town squares and the early dusk is filled with warm light. We are doing a river cruise in germany that ends on christmas day and are considering going on to prague for several days after the river trip. Christmas dinner in prague prague forum tripadvisor. My motherinlaw is going to prague for christmas with her husband and i need to book them somewhere to eat for dinner on christmas eve and. Nov 30, 2019 christmas and christmas markets are the best things about the winter. We mean, have you ever hosted a christmas eve dinner for the family. Christmas in the czech republic every country has its own way of celebrating christmas, and so we are happy to show you what czech advent and the real czech christmas are all about.
It invites its citizens to come out and mingle both with locals and visitors, to experience its colorful markets, dine on its sweet dish, and to entertain. The biggest and best drapes the old town square, where the hum of carols, clipclop of hooves and steam of hot wine float through the frosty air. Christmas tends to be a fairly brief affair in prague. Christmas day lunch or dinner suggestions prague forum. Grand hotel praha cafe mozart in the old town square offers the best view of astronomical clock. When youre not shopping, youll have plenty of time to explore the streets of ancient buda and modern pest, get a taste for the viennese cafe culture, and scan artsy prague s spirestudded skyline. Old town square staromestske namesti the old town square prague christmas market is the biggest and oldest.
You can enjoy it on christmas eve from 6pm to 11pm. Christmas day dinner in prague restaurants europe chowhound. With fewer people around, it is a wonderfully peaceful time to explore prague, and can be especially charming if the squares are dusted with snow or a heavy frost, giving the city a real olden day charm. Discover the amazing czech christmas markets of prague that spring up all over the city on this 2hour guided walking tour.
Seeking for a christmas dinner in prague bohemia apartments. With their wonderful classicist, neorenaissance and neorococo interiors these stages also belong to the most beautiful theatres and opera buildings in europe. Prague 1, v celnici 7, hotel hilton prague old town, prague. Head to eastern europes popular and festive christmas markets to peruse stalls of handmade crafts perfect for everyone on your list. They will serve a traditional czech christmas menu on 24 through 2612 for czk 1550, but will serve an asianflavored dinner on christmas eve for czk 2680. It was not before the 19 th century that carp made its way onto czech christmas tables, but it has been an indispensable symbol of czech christmas ever since. Traditional czech christmas dinner dinner is served a bit earlier than usual mainly because of children and looking forward to gifts and because it takes longer than usual. The square has the official christmas tree, a range of art, craft and a wide selection of fooddrink stalls the food and drink available is covered in more detail in the next section. Prague christmas market mega guide 2020 a very merry. We are off to prague in two weeks staying at clarion congress, but we have booked for hotel kings court from 23rd to 27th december also. Preferably somewhere with traditional czech food alone with traditional. Enjoy one of their luxury suites, indulge in a 9course christmas themed dinner or just enjoy paris during christmas. Christmas day itself is very much like our boxing day.