Adventurous Kate incorporates affiliate hyperlinks. If you make a purchase order by these hyperlinks, I’ll earn a fee at no further value to you. Thanks!<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Thinking of visiting Prague in winter?<\/strong> Excellent thought! Lots of cities in Europe are extra pleasurable to go to within the winter \u2014 you get to get pleasure from decrease costs and smaller crowds (so long as you don\u2019t go to throughout Christmas market season, that’s).<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been residing in Prague for a number of years and I\u2019m at present gearing up for my fourth winter right here<\/strong> (or fifth in the event you rely my lengthy go to earlier than I moved right here). Winter could be a very particular time to go to Prague \u2014 there\u2019s no higher season for museum-hopping and classical music performances, lodges slash their charges, and Czech meals is made for winter climate!<\/p>\n That mentioned, I\u2019ll be trustworthy with you \u2014 winter could be a drag right here, too. Sometimes it looks like the climate is grey for weeks on finish; typically the darkish days in December and January actually dampen your spirit.<\/p>\n I do assume, nevertheless, that the positives outweigh the negatives in Prague in winter. It\u2019s a terrific place for a winter journey.<\/p>\n Let me present you what it\u2019s like \u2014 your 100% trustworthy information to visiting Prague through the winter months! I feel you\u2019ll have an exquisite time right here.<\/p>\n (Planning a visit to Prague? Don\u2019t miss my information to uncommon issues to do in Prague<\/a>, my picks for the greatest Prague eating places<\/a>, and naturally \u2014 what NOT to do in Prague<\/a>!)<\/strong><\/p>\n This publish was revealed in November 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n I completely assume that visiting Prague in winter is value it \u2014 so long as you\u2019re used to winter.<\/strong><\/p>\n As I typically inform folks visiting my former properties of New York or Boston in winter, \u201cIf you\u2019re from Minnesota, you know what you\u2019re getting into. If you\u2019re from Texas, you\u2019re going to have a hard time.\u201d<\/p>\n People from hotter climates typically battle with choosing the proper winter gear (I give gear suggestions on the finish of this publish), and even when they do, they typically have a tricky time being outdoors within the chilly. If you\u2019re from a heat surroundings and also you\u2019re not used to spending plenty of time outdoors within the winter, chances are you’ll be extra comfy visiting at a unique time of 12 months.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re used to winter and know thrive in chilly climate, you\u2019ll do fantastic right here. Prague\u2019s outdated city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and simply strolling round and ingesting within the metropolis\u2019s magnificence is a worthy strategy to get pleasure from a cold day in Prague.<\/p>\n And even in the event you\u2019re not the most important winter fan of all time, the slender streets have a means of blocking the wind, and also you\u2019re at all times a stone\u2019s throw away from a comfy pub or cafe.<\/p>\n When lots of people discuss visiting Prague in winter, they’ve one factor in thoughts: vacation festivities, Christmas markets, and good cheer.<\/strong> While the Christmas season is a extremely popular time to go to Prague, and for good motive, I need to ensure you know the distinction.<\/p>\n Christmas (late November by early January) is a extremely popular time of 12 months to go to Prague. At this time, you possibly can anticipate enjoyable Christmas lights, a number of Christmas markets, and big crowds of vacationers swarming Old Town Square.<\/p>\n Winter (early January by late March), nevertheless, is the least widespread time of 12 months to go to Prague. This is when you’ll find the fewest crowds and the bottom costs \u2014 although you will see nothing remotely resembling vacation cheer.<\/p>\n I say this to ensure you know what you\u2019re moving into.<\/strong> For a whole lot of vacationers, \u201cwinter\u201d is synonymous with \u201cChristmas.\u201d That\u2019s not the case for a lot of the winter in Prague. It\u2019s nonetheless very a lot value visiting \u2014 it\u2019s simply completely different.<\/p>\n Prague\u2019s Christmas markets begin every year in early December and are completed by January 6.<\/strong> This begins later than the Vienna and Budapest Christmas markets<\/a>, which make their debut in mid-November, however they go on a bit longer than the German Christmas markets<\/a>, which usually finish on December 23.<\/p>\n There is one predominant Christmas market on Old Town Square, that includes meals stands, sizzling mulled wine, trdelniky<\/em> (chimney truffles that are NOT Czech however are in all places), sausages, and a big Christmas tree. This market will get completely mobbed within the evenings, however it\u2019s a part of the expertise!<\/p>\n There are a number of different, a lot smaller markets within the metropolis, like on N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Republiky and Wenceslas Square, and the farmers\u2019 markets nonetheless lively in December have a Christmasy aptitude to them.<\/p>\n And right here\u2019s a little bit of honesty: in the event you\u2019re not from Europe, you\u2019ll LOVE the Prague Christmas markets. If you\u2019re from Europe or have traveled to a number of completely different Christmas markets, you\u2019ll discover that Prague\u2019s markets pale compared to many different cities. It\u2019s enjoyable right here, however it\u2019s not among the best Christmas markets in Europe.<\/p>\n That being mentioned, Prague occurs to be inside a number of hours of three of my all-time favourite Christmas market cities: Nuremberg (3:45 by bus), Dresden (2 hours by practice), and Vienna (4.5 hours by practice). Berlin, Munich, \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov, and Salzburg are different nice cities that may fill out your Christmas market journey on this area (although don\u2019t pack an excessive amount of in!).<\/p>\n Many vacationers come to Prague as a part of an extended city-hopping tour taking in Christmas markets throughout Europe. I’m a BIG fan of Christmas market-hopping journeys (right here\u2019s data on plan one in Germany<\/a>) and extremely suggest doing this your self. <\/p>\n Prague is an extremely widespread metropolis for tourism \u2014 for good motive!<\/strong> We are some of the stunning cities on the earth! And it doesn’t matter what time of 12 months you go, you\u2019ll be sharing the Charles Bridge with lots of of your fellow vacationers.<\/p>\n But in the event you\u2019re in search of a less-touristy expertise in Prague, you\u2019ll love Prague in winter. The quietest month of the 12 months is January.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re seeking to expertise Prague with the fewest vacationers, low-cost resort charges, simple entry to museums, no waits at eating places, and feeling like extra of a neighborhood, January by March is the perfect time to go to. Though bear in mind faculty holidays and Valentine\u2019s Day can herald small bumps of winter tourism in February.<\/p>\n Prague isn\u2019t the dirt-cheap getaway that it was 20 years in the past, however costs listed here are a lot decrease than you\u2019d anticipate to pay in Paris, or London, or Vienna.<\/strong> For that motive, lots of people touring on multi-city journeys select Prague for his or her \u201csplurge\u201d resort.<\/p>\n Well, it simply obtained sweeter \u2014 in January and February (particularly January), many Prague lodges drop their costs considerably. Sometimes they promote winter getaways to locals as a staycation possibility. (And sure, my husband Charlie and I’ve loved a number of staycations at fancy Prague lodges in January!)<\/p>\n So sure \u2014 in the event you\u2019ve at all times dreamed of staying someplace fancy \u2014 maybe the Four Seasons Prague<\/a>, with a view of Prague Castle? Or on the new-ish, stylish and fashionable Andaz Prague<\/a>, a stone\u2019s throw from my beloved Kantyna? Or maybe within the coronary heart of the Old Town on the Josephine<\/a>? \u2014 winter is the time to do it.<\/p>\n Find offers on extra Prague lodges right here.<\/a><\/p>\n Traditional Czech meals is hearty \u2014 and a bit heavy. <\/strong>Lots of meat and carbs, washed down with a pilsner. Exactly the sort of meals that you just need to persist with your ribs in winter.<\/p>\n And as you\u2019d anticipate, there are some eating places across the metropolis dishing up incredible Czech meals. I don\u2019t eat a ton of Czech meals, however I eat it far more typically in winter, when it fits the season so properly!<\/p>\n Krystal Bistro<\/a> is my favourite Czech restaurant in Prague, which really serves Czech meals with French strategies for lighter, extra elegant dishes. I completely love their ku\u0159ec\u00ed \u0159\u00edzek<\/em> (kur-ZHEH-tsee r\u2019ZHEE-zek, or rooster schnitzel), which is at all times certainly one of their specials on the board. You can get it with buttery mashed potatoes or with excellent, mustard- and pickle-filled potato salad.<\/p>\n Kulajda<\/em> (ku-LIE-da) is one other excellent Czech specialty for winter \u2014 it\u2019s a soup full of potatoes, dill, bitter cream, and a poached egg. The greatest kulajda in Prague, in my view, is at Caf\u00e9 Imperial<\/a>, a grand, elegant restaurant. Don\u2019t miss the gold swan taps within the restrooms.<\/p>\n And Prague locals love their enjoyable pubs that blend socializing, scrumptious meals, and the perfect beer on the earth. Lokal<\/a> is a well-liked alternative, with a number of completely different places in Prague; my favourite of all is Kant\u00fdna<\/a>.<\/p>\n But you already know what? You don\u2019t must restrict your self to only Czech meals.<\/strong> Prague has a FANTASTIC eating scene, with worldwide delicacies, all for a lot decrease costs than you\u2019d get in Western Europe or the US. I put collectively a checklist of my favourite eating places in Prague right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n When you desire a break from Czech meals, go for Vietnamese meals! We have an enormous Vietnamese group within the Czech Republic, Vietnamese eating places are in all places in Prague, and a pleasant steaming bowl of pho hits the spot on a cold day. (My favourite pho in Prague is the roasted beef pho at Ng\u00f4 Restaurant<\/a> \u2014 it\u2019s so wealthy and deep.)<\/p>\n Read More: Best Prague Restaurants, According to a Local Foodie<\/a><\/p>\n Before you guide your winter journey to Prague, you must know that many tour corporations take January and February off.<\/strong> Not all of them, however a whole lot of them. You ought to discover out upfront if the tour you could have your coronary heart set on runs throughout your journey.<\/p>\n That mentioned, loads of Prague excursions run year-round, together with on the coldest days of January! Here are a number of of my suggestions:<\/p>\n Three-Hour Prague Walking Tour<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 This tour takes in the perfect of the Old Town in three hours, from Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock to the Charles Bridge, throughout to Mal\u00e1 Strana, up the hill to St. Vitus Cathedral \u2014 and likewise offers you free entry to Prague Castle.<\/p>\n Prague Foodie Tour<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 My favourite factor to do wherever is to take a meals tour \u2014 and on this tour, you\u2019ll pattern so most of the greatest Czech specialties and go to some cool neighborhoods (together with mine, Karl\u00edn!).<\/p>\n Letn\u00e1 Bohemian Alternative Bar Tour<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Want to expertise Prague nightlife, however dread the considered badly behaving bachelor events? Leave the outdated city and head to Letn\u00e1, certainly one of Prague\u2019s coolest neighborhoods, for a really native night time out with some unforgettable bars.<\/p>\n Prague Communism and Nuclear Bunker Tour<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Everyone who involves Prague (Americans particularly) desires to know extra in regards to the communist period, however individuals are typically afraid to ask. Honestly, take a communism tour as an alternative! You\u2019ll be taught a lot \u2014 and when else are you going to go to a nuclear bunker?!<\/p>\n Prague Jewish Heritage Tour<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Prague has such a fantastic Jewish historical past, and this 2.5-hour strolling tour tour takes within the traditionally Jewish neighborhood of Josefov, the place you\u2019ll go to the synagogues in addition to the Old Jewish Cemetery. Even when you’ve got zero Jewish heritage, that is so attention-grabbing to find out about.<\/p>\n Prague Micro-Brewery Tour<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Prague is all in regards to the Pilsner Urquell \u2014 or so that you assume. There are plenty of microbreweries creating actually attention-grabbing beers, and this tour will introduce you to a number of of them, with beers and snacks, together with limitless beer tastings on the last cease.<\/p>\n Ice skating in Prague is among the nicest issues about visiting through the winter season.<\/strong> There are loads of skating choices everywhere in the metropolis! Skating is normally free \u2014 you solely must pay for skate rental (which I\u2019m guessing you want, as you\u2019re visiting Prague).<\/p>\n And as a result of it\u2019s the Czech means, plenty of ice rinks serve beer, sva\u0159\u00e1k<\/em> (mulled wine \u2014 extra on that in a bit), avenue meals, and sometimes have music taking part in.<\/p>\n Two of the ice rinks near the town heart are Ovocn\u00fd Trh Outdoor Rink, which is true by the outdated city corridor and attracts a wide range of winter revelers; and Na Franti\u0161ku, which is on the sting of the Vltava River from the Jewish Quarter and has a pleasant, huge rink surrounded by stunning buildings.<\/p>\n If you desire a extra native expertise in Prague, I invite you to River Rink<\/a> \u2014 an ice skating rink in my neighborhood of Karl\u00edn, a simple eight-minute tram trip from the Old Town, however a really native place the place you not often see vacationers. You\u2019ll discover loads of children and adults right here, and an apr\u00e8s-skate bar with cocktails.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a fan of classical music, boy are you in for a deal with \u2014 Prague is among the greatest European cities for classical music, from symphony to chamber music to opera.<\/strong> And tickets occur to be very moderately priced.<\/p>\n Winter is an particularly good time for classical music in Prague, as January, February, and March are filled with performances. (Summer is definitely one of many worst instances to go to as a result of the orchestras are on vacation!)<\/p>\n I\u2019m particularly a fan of the Estates Theatre<\/a>, the place each seat above orchestra degree is a field seat (although you\u2019ll be sharing with others). They placed on frequent performances of Don Giovanni<\/em> \u2014 the famed Mozart opera was first carried out in Prague!<\/p>\n Not a classical music fan? There are all types of theatrical performances as properly. I like to recommend trying out the Prague Shakespeare Company<\/a>, who carry out a mixture of Shakespeare and non-Shakespeare. It\u2019s at all times attention-grabbing (and so they\u2019ve carried out the funniest model of A Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream<\/em> I\u2019ve ever seen!).<\/p>\n You can discover a listing of performances right here.<\/a> <\/p>\n Mulled wine is a staple of Christmas markets throughout Europe \u2014 however within the Czech Republic, it\u2019s extra of an all-winter beverage. <\/strong>Here in Prague, it\u2019s referred to as sva\u0159\u00e1k<\/em> (SVAR-zhak), or typically sva\u0159en\u00e9 v\u00edno<\/em>, and it\u2019s completely scrumptious.<\/p>\n Red wine is mulled with a wide range of spices together with cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and star anise, then delivered to a boil briefly, then introduced right down to a simmer (we are able to\u2019t be having boozeless wine on this nation, you see).<\/p>\n You can discover sva\u0159\u00e1k throughout Prague in winter, from wine bars to cafes to avenue stalls. It\u2019s the proper dish for warming your arms on a chilly night in Prague.<\/p>\n But my favourite sva\u0159\u00e1k ingesting expertise was at The House of Axes<\/a>, an axe-throwing spot (and certainly one of my favourite uncommon issues to do in Prague<\/a>). They serve sva\u0159\u00e1k in dainty little china teacups as you throw axes like Vikings. I like the juxtaposition!<\/p>\n One of the more durable issues about residing in Prague, I\u2019ve discovered, is that it could really feel prefer it\u2019s grey for months over the winter.<\/strong> You may luck out and get a beautiful snowstorm someday and shiny blue skies one other \u2014 however for many guests, you possibly can anticipate strong grey skies on your entire go to.<\/p>\n If you get up and the solar\u2019s out, exit and revel in it \u2014 it fairly often doesn\u2019t final in winter. So many instances in Prague I\u2019ve appeared out the window and thought, \u201cBeautiful day \u2014 I\u2019ll enjoy that on my walk this afternoon!\u201d just for it to go grey inside an hour or two.<\/p>\n And then there\u2019s the darkness. On December 21, the winter solstice, the solar rises at 7:58 AM and units at 4:02 PM. On January 21, it\u2019s barely lighter with a dawn at 7:50 AM and sundown at 4:36 PM \u2014 however barely. Lots of Prague locals take vitamin D within the winter to fight this (I really take it year-round as a result of it could\u2019t damage!).<\/p>\n Keep in thoughts that grey days are one thing you possibly can danger year-round in Prague (we get fewer sunny days than in New England, the place I grew up) \u2014 but when sunshine is a precedence, you must time your journey between May and September.<\/p>\n Here in Prague, we all know that Czech beer is the perfect beer on the earth \u2014 and it occurs to be delightfully low-cost.<\/strong> Czechs are inclined to punctuate life with visits to the pub. Finish a motorbike trip or a day of snowboarding? Head to the pub. Looking to have a good time a promotion? Head to the pub. Your good friend\u2019s again on the town after every week away? Head to the pub.<\/p>\n The greatest native beers in Prague are tank pilsner \u2014 that is the great things. Pilsner is marked with levels, which is roughly double the share of the beer (i.e. a 12-degree beer is about 6% alcohol). Pilsner Urquell is the go-to model (and I humbly counsel you keep away from Staropramen \u2014 see extra on my What Not to Do in Prague<\/a> publish); a number of enjoyable native breweries are Vinohradska and \u00dan\u011btice, and you’ll find these beers everywhere in the metropolis.<\/p>\n So the place\u2019s a great place? My all-time favourite is Kant\u00fdna<\/a>, which is extra of a restaurant, however occurs to serve a few of the greatest tank pilsner within the metropolis. You can stand in the course of the room and revel in your beers amongst convivial Czechs.<\/p>\n Another good spot is the aforementioned Lokal<\/a>, with scrumptious beer and down-home Czech delicacies that locals love.<\/p>\n If you need the most cost effective tank pilsner within the metropolis, head to\u00a0U Glaubic\u016f<\/a> in Mal\u00e1 Strana, near Prague Castle. Here the beer is about 43 Czech koruna (lower than $2).<\/p>\n And don\u2019t overlook the micro-breweries, both! Czechs are making all types of beers nowadays (and as a Massachusetts native, it warms my coronary heart to drink a New England IPA within the Czech Republic).<\/p>\n Two of my favorites are Dva Kohouti<\/a>\u00a0in Karl\u00edn and\u00a0Automat Matu\u0161ka<\/a>\u00a0in Dejvice, the latter of which additionally serves dynamite barbecue and quirky vegetable dishes.<\/p>\n On the coldest days of winter \u2014 particularly when it\u2019s raining and sleeting \u2014 you\u2019ll be glad to go indoors.<\/strong> It\u2019s the proper time to go to a museum.<\/p>\n While Prague isn\u2019t a museum powerhouse in the way in which London, Paris, and Amsterdam are, you possibly can simply fill a number of days with museum visits alone. Here are a few of the spots I like to recommend:<\/p>\n The National Museum (Narodn\u00ed Muzeum)<\/a> sits atop Wenceslas Square and has an eclectic mixture of reveals. My favourite is the Hall of Minerals, with lots of of rocks and minerals laid out so neatly and colorfully. I like to recommend visiting the highest ground simply earlier than sundown for beautiful views over the town.<\/p>\n The Strahov Library<\/a>, close to Prague Castle, is completely beautiful \u2014 it\u2019s straight out of Beauty and the Beast<\/em>. You ought to know which you can solely poke your head in with a daily ticket. Instead, I strongly suggest shelling out for a personal tour<\/a>, which is able to allow you to really stroll by the attractive library and take pictures. (Also, there\u2019s a extremely good brewery simply outdoors the library!)<\/p>\n The Jewish Museum of Prague<\/a> is among the oldest Jewish museums on the earth, relationship again to 1906 \u2014 and as you\u2019d anticipate, a sobering place to go to. Prague\u2019s synagogues, together with the huge Klausen Synagogue, Maisal Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, and the beautiful golden Spanish Synagogue, host a wide range of Judaica and artifacts from earlier than the Jewish ghetto was destroyed throughout World War II.<\/p>\n The Franz Kafka Museum<\/a> is among the quirkier museums in Prague, telling the story of the literary legend. Whether you had been pressured to learn The Metamorphosis<\/em> in class or just a fan of the \u201cKafkaesque\u201d episode of Breaking Bad<\/em>, this museum is an attention-grabbing deep dive into certainly one of Prague\u2019s favourite sons.<\/p>\n The Sex Machines Museum<\/a> at all times will get introduced up in Prague \u2014 normally with a number of eye-rolls \u2014 however right here you’ll find each sort of erotic support you possibly can think about, a few of them relationship again greater than 500 years! (Keep out of the way in which of bachelor and bachelorette events.)<\/p>\n I like Prague\u2019s cafe scene. <\/strong>Whether you\u2019re in search of a conventional grand Bohemian cafe or one thing extra hip and native serving third wave espresso, we\u2019ve obtained loads of choices. (And I go to a number of of them per week!)<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re up for espresso, tea, or sizzling chocolate, I extremely suggest making an attempt my favourite Czech pastry \u2014 the v\u011btrn\u00edk<\/em>\u00a0(vee-ET-er-NEEK). It\u2019s a Czech tackle a cream puff, full of a number of sorts of cream and topped with caramel. You can discover v\u011btrn\u00edky<\/em> in tons of cafes.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in search of a grand cafe within the conventional Bohemian fashion, Caf\u00e9 Savoy<\/a> is the place for you. You\u2019ll love the inside, all picket and gold with chandeliers. This is a restaurant serving meals, however you too can come for espresso and pastries.<\/p>\n If your pursuits are extra towards the hip native caf\u00e9, a number of I like to recommend are M\u016fj \u0160alek<\/a> in Karl\u00edn, which has fab espresso and a dynamite v\u011btrn\u00edk; Etapa<\/a> in Karl\u00edn, which has plenty of vegan and gluten-free choices; and La Boh\u00e8me<\/a> in Vinohrady, which has a delightfully embellished inside (particularly throughout Christmas time).<\/p>\n The very best espresso in Prague is served at EMA Espresso Bar<\/a>. The espresso right here is constantly excellent, and only a hair above all the opposite prime locations. There are three places of EMA in Prague. (That mentioned, it\u2019s not a comfy place for hanging out \u2014 it\u2019s extra of a are available, have your espresso, and go<\/em> place.)<\/p>\n And lastly \u2014 if you wish to attempt a Vietnamese egg espresso (it\u2019s principally a candy, thick, sizzling drink like espresso combined with marshmallow fluff!), you possibly can have one at C\u00e0 Ph\u00ea C\u1ed5<\/a>, a restaurant with a cool inside within the Vinohrady neighborhood.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t restrict your self to solely visiting Prague within the Czech Republic!<\/strong> So many vacationers pop into the Czech Republic with out going past the Prague metropolis limits, and that\u2019s a disgrace.<\/p>\n So what are some bonus locations value visiting in winter?<\/p>\n Karlovy Vary<\/strong> can be my prime advice. This spa city is about two hours from Prague and there\u2019s nothing like soaking in sizzling springs through the chilly winter months. You may also stroll alongside the river, store within the boutiques, hike into the encircling hills, and revel in some scrumptious eating places.<\/p>\n \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov<\/strong> is one other strong alternative. This small medieval city, about two hours from Prague, is completely beautiful, with a citadel and pointy church towers and a river curling across the metropolis. And whereas it\u2019s extraordinarily touristy in the summertime (as in you\u2019ll be preventing your means by tour teams), winter is blessedly quiet. You can see my information to \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov right here.<\/a><\/p>\n Brno<\/strong> is a enjoyable possibility in the event you love visiting cities and getting off the overwhelmed path. It\u2019s 2.5 hours from Prague. If you want structure, you’ll LOVE Villa Tugendaht<\/a> (guide tickets means upfront), the city has plenty of historic websites, and there are many fabulous cafes, bars, and eating places. <\/p>\n Each of those can technically<\/em> be carried out as a day journey in the event you\u2019re bold and begin early, however I strongly, strongly suggest staying not less than in a single day.<\/p>\n How a few day journey from the town, then? <\/strong>There are loads of nice day journeys value taking in winter! Here are a number of which are value it through the winter months:<\/p>\n Kutn\u00e1 Hora.<\/strong> I at all times suggest this as a day journey from Prague, because it\u2019s a cool place with a simple, quick journey to get there. Kutn\u00e1 Hora is most well-known for its ossuary (creepy bone church!), however the city itself is admittedly fairly and price strolling round and exploring.<\/p>\n To get to Kutn\u00e1 Hora, take the practice from Prague\u2019s Central Station (Hlavn\u00ed N\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed), which takes about 50 minutes. If you\u2019d fairly go on a guided tour, you possibly can guide this one<\/a>.<\/p>\n Plze\u0148.<\/strong> The Czech Republic is house to the perfect beer on the earth, and Plze\u0148 is house to the Pilsner Urquell brewery. Pilsner Urquell is essentially the most beloved beer within the nation, so in the event you\u2019re a beer fan, touring the brewery is a should! Plze\u0148 additionally has a pleasant city sq. and is value strolling round.<\/p>\n To get to Plze\u0148, take the practice from Prague\u2019s Central Station (Hlavn\u00ed N\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed), which takes about 90 minutes.<\/p>\n Bohemian Switzerland and Saxon Switzerland.<\/strong> This area is definitely between the Czech Republic and Germany, nowhere close to Switzerland. It\u2019s a fantastic wooded paradise, house to the most important arch in Europe (Pravcicka Gate) and the fantastic thing about Kamenice Gorge, the place you possibly can take a ship trip by the canyon. Come right here for mountain climbing! It\u2019s the Czech nationwide passion.<\/p>\n I strongly suggest visiting this area on a guided tour from Prague<\/a>, because it\u2019s a bit furry to do by yourself, particularly in winter.<\/p>\n Dresden, Germany.<\/strong> If your winter go to to Prague occurs to be between December 1 and 23, I encourage you to go to Dresden\u2019s Christmas markets, which I feel are among the many greatest in Germany. Definitely prioritize visiting the medieval Christmas market specifically! If it\u2019s not on this timeframe, although, I\u2019d give it a miss in winter.<\/p>\n To get to Dresden, take the practice from Prague\u2019s Central Station (Hlavn\u00ed N\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed), which takes about 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov<\/strong>. I URGE you to remain in \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov in a single day as a result of the in a single day expertise on this magical medieval city is 1,000,000 instances higher than visiting by day, particularly in winter. I wrote an entire publish about it!<\/a> THAT SAID, I do know that lots of people gained\u2019t be capable of keep in a single day. So if that\u2019s not an possibility, sure, you must go to on a day journey.<\/p>\n To get to \u010cesk\u00fd Krumlov, you possibly can both guide an organized full-day tour<\/a>, or take the practice from Prague\u2019s Central Station (Hlavn\u00ed N\u00e1dra\u017e\u00ed), which takes about 2.5 hours and most journeys require altering in \u010cesk\u00e9 Bud\u011bjovice.<\/p>\n (While Karlstejn Castle is usually really useful as a Prague day journey, the citadel is closed throughout a lot of the winter months.)<\/em><\/p>\nIs Prague in winter value it?<\/h2>\n
Things to Know About Visiting Prague in Winter<\/h2>\n
\u201cChristmas in Prague\u201d and \u201cWinter in Prague\u201d are two VERY various things.<\/h3>\n
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Prague\u2019s Christmas markets are fantastic.<\/h3>\n
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Winter is the least touristy time of 12 months in Prague.<\/h3>\n
Fancy lodges drop their costs in Prague in winter.<\/h3>\n
Czech meals is ideal for winter.<\/h3>\n
Not all excursions run in winter \u2014 however lots nonetheless do.<\/h3>\n
Winter is time for ice skating in Prague!<\/h3>\n
See a classical music efficiency in Prague.<\/h3>\n
Have your self some sva\u0159\u00e1k \u2014 mulled wine!<\/h3>\n
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Winter may be GRAY, DARK, and MORE GRAY and MORE DARK.<\/h3>\n
Warm up in a enjoyable pub in Prague.<\/h3>\n
Spend your days museum-hopping in Prague.<\/h3>\n
Grab a espresso at a cute cafe in Prague.<\/h3>\n
There are so many locations within the Czech Republic to discover in winter.<\/h3>\n
And there are some nice winter day journeys from Prague!<\/h3>\n
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