{"id":128912,"date":"2024-11-12T08:42:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T07:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T08:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T06:44:40","slug":"ostrava-christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Markets Ostrava 2026 \u2013 Tree Lighting, Opening Hours &#038; Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas markets instantly bring to mind gorgeous decorations, twinkling fairy lights, the aroma of mulled wine and delicious treats. This year in Ostrava will be no different. <strong>In this article, you&#8217;ll find a complete guide to the Christmas markets Ostrava has to offer \u2013 from the grand Christmas tree lighting ceremony to locations, programme highlights and opening hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocnitrhy-ostrava.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas markets Ostrava\" class=\"wp-image-89269\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocnitrhy-ostrava.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocnitrhy-ostrava-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocnitrhy-ostrava-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocnitrhy-ostrava-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocnitrhy-ostrava-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas markets Ostrava<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#Where_to_stay\" >Where to stay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#Christmas_Markets_Ostrava_Tree_Lighting\" >Christmas Markets Ostrava: Tree Lighting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#Christmas_Markets_Ostrava_When_and_Where\" >Christmas Markets Ostrava: When and Where<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#Masaryk_Square\" >Masaryk Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#Prokes_Square\" >Proke\u0161 Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#Jirasek_Square\" >Jir\u00e1sek Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#Dr_Edvard_Benes_Square\" >Dr. Edvard Bene\u0161 Square<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#When_is_the_Christmas_tree_lighting_at_Masaryk_Square\" >When is the Christmas tree lighting at Masaryk Square?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#Where_are_the_Christmas_markets_in_Ostrava\" >Where are the Christmas markets in Ostrava?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#What_attractions_are_there_for_children\" >What attractions are there for children?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/#When_are_the_Christmas_markets_in_Ostrava\" >When are the Christmas markets in Ostrava?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to spend more than a day in Ostrava, <strong>it&#8217;s worth booking accommodation close to the city centre:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Brioni Boutique Hotel\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/brioni-boutique-hotel\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Brioni Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Imperial Hotel Ostrava\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/imperial-hotel-ostrava\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Imperial Hotel Ostrava<\/a><\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Ruby Blue\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/ruby-blue\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Ruby Blue<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also browse a wider selection of hotels and apartments on <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-ostrava.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation in Ostrava\" class=\"wp-image-89265\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-ostrava.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-ostrava-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-ostrava-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-ostrava-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-ostrava-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accommodation in Ostrava<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Markets_Ostrava_Tree_Lighting\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_markets_Ostrava_Tree_lighting\"><\/span>Christmas Markets Ostrava: Tree Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The ceremonial Christmas tree lighting is one of the biggest highlights of the Ostrava Christmas markets. <strong>This year it takes place on Saturday 22 November at Masaryk Square (Masarykovo n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed) from 6 pm.<\/strong> The evening features a packed programme of live music and performances, including the band Bombar\u010f\u00e1k and the legendary Czech musician Jaroslav Uhl\u00ed\u0159 with his band.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIP:<\/strong> Organised trips to Czech Christmas markets are available too. You can find one on the travel portal <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Invia\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/invia\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Invia<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Markets_Ostrava_When_and_Where\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_markets_Ostrava_When_and_where\"><\/span>Christmas Markets Ostrava: When and Where<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Christmas markets in Ostrava typically kick off at the end of November and run right through to New Year&#8217;s Day. <strong>This year they take place from 22 November 2025 to 1 January 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The markets are spread across <strong>several locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Masaryk Square (Masarykovo n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed),<\/li>\n<li>Proke\u0161 Square (Proke\u0161ovo n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed),<\/li>\n<li>Jir\u00e1sek Square (Jir\u00e1skovo n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed),<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Edvard Bene\u0161 Square (N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Dr. Edvarda Bene\u0161e).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You might also enjoy: <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-brno\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vanocni-trhy-brno\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Markets in Brno<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Masaryk_Square\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Masaryk_Square\"><\/span>Masaryk Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Masaryk Square is the main hub of the Christmas markets in Ostrava.<\/strong> Here you&#8217;ll find a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, stalls selling ornaments, souvenirs and all manner of festive food and drink.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the market stalls, there&#8217;s a lively cultural programme taking place on Masaryk Square almost every day. Visitors can look forward to live concerts spanning various genres, theatre performances and shows put on by local organisations, community groups and children. You can find the full programme <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ostravskevanoce.cz\/cz\/program\/program-scen\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ostravskevanoce.cz\/cz\/program\/program-scen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-ostrava.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas markets at Masaryk Square\" class=\"wp-image-89249\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-ostrava.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-ostrava-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-ostrava-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-ostrava-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-ostrava-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas markets at Masaryk Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prokes_Square\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prokes_Square\"><\/span>Proke\u0161 Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Proke\u0161 Square, just a stone&#8217;s throw from the City Hall, hosts a quieter section of the Christmas markets.<\/strong> It often features a cultural programme of concerts and theatre performances, so if you&#8217;re a fan of music and the arts, this is definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n<p>This year you can also look forward to a festive illumination of the City Hall building and the New Town Hall tower. The lighting display reflects the magic of Advent and features the visual identity of Ostrava Christmas. There&#8217;s also an &#8220;OSTRAVA!!!&#8221; photo point where you can snap a memorable picture. On top of that, a popular carol-singing event with a rich programme takes place here on Wednesday 11 December.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-prokesovo-namesti.jpg\" alt=\"Proke\u0161 Square\" class=\"wp-image-89253\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-prokesovo-namesti.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-prokesovo-namesti-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-prokesovo-namesti-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-prokesovo-namesti-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-prokesovo-namesti-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Proke\u0161 Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jirasek_Square\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jirasek_Square\"><\/span>Jir\u00e1sek Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another stop on the Christmas market trail is <strong>Jir\u00e1sek Square, also known as the children&#8217;s stage<\/strong>. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ostravskevanoce.cz\/cz\/program\/program-scen\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ostravskevanoce.cz\/cz\/program\/program-scen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">programme<\/a><\/strong> includes a variety of theatre performances and educational activities for kids. Little ones can also enjoy a carousel and a special Christmas post office where they can send letters to Baby Jesus (the Czech equivalent of Santa Claus).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-jiraskovo-namesti.jpg\" alt=\"Jir\u00e1sek Square\" class=\"wp-image-89257\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-jiraskovo-namesti.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-jiraskovo-namesti-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-jiraskovo-namesti-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-jiraskovo-namesti-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/trhy-jiraskovo-namesti-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jir\u00e1sek Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Edvard_Benes_Square\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dr_Edvard_Benes_Square\"><\/span>Dr. Edvard Bene\u0161 Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At Dr. Edvard Bene\u0161 Square you&#8217;ll find the markets&#8217; biggest attraction \u2013 a <strong>Christmas ice rink<\/strong>. It will be open <strong>from 29 November 2025 to 1 January 2026<\/strong>, daily from 10 am to 8 pm with short breaks for ice resurfacing. <strong>Admission is free<\/strong>, and you can hire skating equipment or use a skate-sharpening service on site.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ostrava-kluziste.jpg\" alt=\"Ice rink\" class=\"wp-image-89261\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ostrava-kluziste.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ostrava-kluziste-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ostrava-kluziste-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ostrava-kluziste-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ostrava-kluziste-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ice rink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1731325724496\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_Christmas_tree_lighting_at_Masaryk_Square\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_Christmas_tree_lighting_at_Masaryk_Square\"><\/span>When is the Christmas tree lighting at Masaryk Square?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>This year the Christmas tree in Ostrava will be lit on Saturday 22 November from 6 pm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1731325726675\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_Christmas_markets_in_Ostrava\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_Christmas_markets_in_Ostrava\"><\/span>Where are the Christmas markets in Ostrava?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>The main Christmas market locations are Masaryk Square, Proke\u0161 Square, Jir\u00e1sek Square and Dr. Edvard Bene\u0161 Square.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1731325739339\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_attractions_are_there_for_children\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_attractions_are_there_for_children\"><\/span>What attractions are there for children?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>There&#8217;s a packed programme for kids, including a carousel, craft workshops and a nativity scene with live animals at Masaryk Square.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1731325757154\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_are_the_Christmas_markets_in_Ostrava\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_are_the_Christmas_markets_in_Ostrava\"><\/span>When are the Christmas markets in Ostrava?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>The Christmas markets in Ostrava run from 29 November 2025 to 1 January 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"ostrava\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-05-30T06:44:28+00:00\" v=\"1\" --><\/p>\n<style id=\"lk-gyg-styles\">\n@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap\");\n\/* === LK GYG karty \u2014 CRO redesign 2026-05 (namespace .lkx-) ===\n   C\u00edl: vy\u0161\u0161\u00ed CTR (hero + v\u00fdrazn\u00fd social proof + ak\u010dn\u00ed CTA, m\u00e9n\u011b \"reklamn\u00ed\").\n   Injektuje se inline do prvn\u00edho markeru postu (refresh_cards.py --inline-css). *\/\n.lkx-module, .lkx-module *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.lkx-module{\n  font-family:'DM Sans',-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Georgia,sans-serif;\n  max-width:860px;margin:2.5rem auto;color:#1f2328;\n}<\/p>\n<p>\/* HEADER \u2014 lehk\u00fd editorsk\u00fd, \u017e\u00e1dn\u00fd bannerov\u00fd blok; 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