Each December, Prague takes on a distinctive holiday glow, its historic center illuminated by festive lights and the scent of mulled wine. The city’s Christmas markets, especially those in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, are often the first stop for visitors, and rightly so.

Yet, focusing only on the markets means missing much of what makes the Czech capital’s holiday season unique. Across landmarks, local neighborhoods, and long-held traditions, Prague’s festive spirit stretches far beyond the rows of wooden stalls.

Prague Christmas Markets

First things first, the city’s Christmas markets are impossible to ignore. The heart of it all beats at Old Town Square, where a towering Christmas tree will rise before the Gothic spires of the Týn Church and lights will shimmer across the

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