Christmas in Prague

My husband and I will be in Prague from 22/12-27/12, will we have to book restaurants in advance for 24th and 25th? Can anyone recommend a nice restaurant for a festive dinner? Finally are the any special Christmas %26#39;events%26#39;? How many days will things close down for Chrristmas?Thanks!

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We were there over Xmas last year--it wasn%26#39;t too hard to find a place to eat on the whole, but a reservation for the 24th (the night Czechs celebrate the holiday) is a good idea. The other thing you should do is make sure to go Prague Castle on the 25th--for Xmas day, there is no admission charge for anything, so you can see the entire complex (except the Powder Tower, for some reason) for free!

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Shops in Prague have gotten used to opening on the morning of the 24th and closing at lunchtime or early afternoon. Small private shops and businesses may not open either on 24th or 25th althought most places are back to normal by 26th. Restaurants and bars often have holiday surcharges built into meal prices etc especially in the evening. Don%26#39;t expect to see too many Father Christmas type people walking around. The %26quot;dress-up%26quot; celebration is usually at Mikulas in the first week of December.

Jason

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Thanks to you both, you%26#39;ve been a great help. One other thing, any suggestions about where to dine out on these days? Thanks again.

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This is all down to taste. Take a look at www.squaremeal.cz for many good options.

Jason

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Hi,

I have booked 2 restaurants in the Kolkovna group for Xmas eve and Xmas day.

Cheers

Davie

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you can see the entire Prague castle complex on any day for free - the courtyards and open spaces are a public space.

Christmas main meal is on Christmas Eve, evening not on Christmas Day. Many restuarants have special Chirstmas menus. If you are after turkey, go to the Intercontinental, Hilton or Marriott - Prague restaurants don%26#39;t know turkey dinner for Christmas.

Most shops and muzeums close 24th to 26th, but there is still enough to see without going inside. Good Christmas carols on the old town square on 24th. Also go on the streets to see the locals buy their Christmas carp to take home - fascinating, but gruesome

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Hello there peb7, thanks for your input.

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