Old Town Square Market, Prague
Our verdict · Storybook Gothic backdrop and a season that runs to Epiphany, if you can handle the crowds.
Book it if
Unrivalled Gothic old-town backdrop
Skip it if
The most crowded and touristy market here
Plan your visit
Old Town Square Market, Prague
Cheap flights from the UK
Indicative price at the time of review.
Prague's Old Town Square offers postcard drama, ringed by the twin Gothic spires of the Týn Church and the medieval Astronomical Clock, and centred on a 26-metre spruce that is lit each afternoon and evening. Stalls lean towards Czech crafts, hot trdelník, grilled sausages and hearty svařák mulled wine, with a smaller sister market at nearby Wenceslas Square. It is the busiest and most touristy on this list, but the setting and the long season, running to Epiphany, make it worth a trip. It runs from 28 November 2026 to 6 January 2027, typically open around 10:00–22:00 with reduced hours over the main holidays.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Unrivalled Gothic old-town backdrop
- Long season running through to 6 January
- Cheap flights and a very walkable centre
Cons
- The most crowded and touristy market here
- Prices right on the square are higher than elsewhere in the city
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Strasbourg Christkindelsmärik | 98/100 | Rail from London via Paris or Lille | overall |
| 2.Vienna Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz | 94/100 | Short flights from the UK | families |
| 3.Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt | 92/100 | Short flights from the UK | tradition |
| 4.Advent Basilica, Budapest | 90/100 | Cheap flights from the UK | value |
| 5.Old Town Square Market, PragueThis pick | 86/100 | Cheap flights from the UK | fairytale setting |
Key facts
- Best for
- fairytale setting
- Typical cost
- Cheap flights from the UK
- 2026 season
- 28 Nov 2026–6 Jan 2027
- Opening hours
- Daily 10am–10pm
- Nearest station
- Staroměstská (Metro Line A)
- Location
- Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí)
- Christmas tree
- ~26m spruce, lit daily
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Updated
- 31 August 2026
- Last verified
- 31 August 2026
- Sources
- 3 sources
We research and rank options from public data, official information and published reviews. How we research →
Written by
Keep comparing
More from The Best Christmas Markets in Europe for a City Break in 2026
Stay in the loop
A newsletter is on the way
Sign-ups aren't open yet — check back soon.