Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic and it is one of the most visited and most popular European cities. This exciting city, apart from the greatest attractions all around the city, offers a wide range of activities and various programs in the whole year even in the winter.
There are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities from museums, cafes, restaurants, concerts, markets to festivals. In this article we will list some of the possibilities you can do during a visit in the winter in Prague.
Christmas Markets
One of the most popular programs during winter is the Christmas Market. The annual Christmas Market is waiting for every visitor from the middle of November until the first week of January. It is the best way to get ready for Christmas and get in to the festive mood. At the market you can try the best Czech foods and mulled wines and you can also do your pre-Christmas shopping. The Christmas Market in the city takes place at the Old Town Square in the centre of Prague. There is also another market at the Wenceslas square, not far from the Old Town Square.
Ice skating
During the winter the other popular activity is ice skating. In Prague from the beginning of winter there is a huge ice rink in the heart of the city. One of the biggest ice rinks are located at the Ovocny square. It is a perfect program for children and for everyone who likes speed combined with ice. At the ice rink apart from skating there are also other activities, live concerts and various kind of entertainments.
Cultural events
During the whole year including winter as well there are plenty of concerts all around in the city. Prague is famous of opera, ballet and classical music as well and there are multiple concerts and performances to find in the city’s opera houses, theatres and churches. If you stay in the centre of the city all the attractions and the indoor concerts are only a few minutes walk on foot.
Museums
In Prague you can find all kind of museums as well. When the weather is chilly and cold to visit a museum or attend an indoor activity is one of the best programs. In Prague there are plenty of museums and indoor activities all around the city. Some of the best and well known museums and indoor programs in the city are Museum of Communism, the National Museum, the Petrin Hill and so on.
Some other activities
If you want to stay inside and taste some great Czech beer, then why not join us on a Czech beer dinner where you taste the strongest beer made in all of Prague. If you would rather see what Prague looks like from the River Vltava, then a river cruise with some food is always a great program while in Prague!
Apart from the activities and programs we listed in the city there are several other things to do in Prague. If you want to know more information on the programs and activities in the city check the following site.
