{"id":129012,"date":"2026-08-28T14:41:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T12:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T13:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T12:28:53","slug":"christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Markets Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b 2026 \u2013 Tree Lighting, Hours, Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- lk-tldr -->\n<div class=\"lk-tldr\" style=\"background:#f7f5f0;border-left:4px solid #c39f76;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 26px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;\"><strong style=\"display:block;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;color:#a9885a;margin-bottom:5px;\">TL;DR<\/strong>The Christmas markets in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b, a charming town in <strong>Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b, Czech Republic<\/strong>, take place on <strong>Masaryk Square<\/strong>. The <strong>Small Christmas Market<\/strong> runs from November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027, while the <strong>Big Christmas Market<\/strong> runs from December 12 to 22, 2026. Visitors can enjoy a citywide cultural program, cimbalom folk music, children&#8217;s activities and <strong>Santa&#8217;s Heavenly Office<\/strong>. There are also plenty of food stalls and craft stands marked with the Traditional Product of Slov\u00e1cko seal. You can stay right in the town center \u2013 great choices include Hotel Maxi or Hotel Kon\u00ed\u010dek.<\/div>\n<!-- \/lk-tldr -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Advent in the Slov\u00e1cko region has a special kind of magic, and the <strong>Christmas markets in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b, Czech Republic<\/strong> will quickly win you over. This picturesque Moravian town offers visitors not only a traditional festive atmosphere but also plenty of folklore, great food and a rich cultural program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for ideas for original gifts, or you just want to get in the holiday mood, you really shouldn&#8217;t miss <strong>Masaryk Square<\/strong>. We&#8217;ve put together a summary of all the practical information you need: exactly when to go, where to park, and what you shouldn&#8217;t miss at the stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6af7feda5a8fa&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6af7feda5a8fa\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-UH.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas markets Uhersk\u00e9 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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 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Summary_for_those_short_on_time\" >Summary for those short on time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Where_to_stay_in_Uherske_Hradiste\" >Where to stay in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b<\/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\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Tree_lighting_and_market_opening\" >Tree lighting and market opening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#When_and_where_the_markets_take_place_in_Uherske_Hradiste\" >When and where the markets take place in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Cultural_program_and_entertainment_for_kids\" >Cultural program and entertainment for kids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#What_to_try_at_the_markets_and_practical_tips\" >What to try at the markets and practical tips<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Parking_and_getting_there\" >Parking and getting there<\/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\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Czech_and_Slovacko_Christmas_traditions\" >Czech and Slov\u00e1cko Christmas traditions<\/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\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#The_first_Christmas_tree_and_Slovacko_folklore\" >The first Christmas tree and Slov\u00e1cko folklore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Where_to_go_nearby\" >Where to go nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Where_next_more_Advent_tips\" >Where next: more Advent tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#When_do_the_Christmas_markets_in_Uherske_Hradiste_start\" >When do the Christmas markets in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Where_exactly_are_the_stalls_located\" >Where exactly are the stalls located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#What_are_the_opening_hours_of_the_markets\" >What are the opening hours of the markets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#When_will_the_Christmas_tree_lighting_take_place\" >When will the Christmas tree lighting take place?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Whats_the_difference_between_the_Small_and_Big_markets\" >What&#8217;s the difference between the Small and Big markets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Where_can_you_park_near_the_markets\" >Where can you park near the markets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Will_I_find_activities_for_children_at_the_markets\" >Will I find activities for children at the markets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#What_can_I_buy_at_the_markets\" >What can I buy at the markets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#Are_the_markets_suitable_for_vegetarians_too\" >Are the markets suitable for vegetarians too?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-uherske-hradiste\/#What_other_markets_in_the_area_are_worth_visiting\" >What other markets in the area are worth visiting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary_for_those_short_on_time\"><\/span>Summary for those short on time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Where the markets are held:<\/strong> The main venue is Masaryk Square right in the town center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go:<\/strong> Small Market from November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027; Big Christmas Market from December 12\u201322, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Two markets:<\/strong> The event is split into a long-running Small Market and a shorter Big Christmas Market in mid-December.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tree lighting:<\/strong> On Friday, November 27, 2026, on Masaryk Square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What to try:<\/strong> Traditional Slov\u00e1cko pastries, trdeln\u00edk, mulled wine and, to warm up, the local slivovitz plum brandy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program for families:<\/strong> Kids will love Santa&#8217;s Heavenly Office and plenty of creative workshops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to stay:<\/strong> An ideal choice in the center is <strong>Hotel Maxi<\/strong> or <strong>Hotel Slunce<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nearby trips:<\/strong> Combine your market visit with a trip to Velehrad or the Modr\u00e1 open-air archaeological museum.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Uherske_Hradiste\"><\/span>Where to stay in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you decide to combine your <strong>visit to the Christmas markets<\/strong> with a weekend stay in Slov\u00e1cko, we recommend looking for accommodation right in the center. You&#8217;ll be just a few steps from the stalls and won&#8217;t have to worry about complicated parking. Here are a <strong>few tried-and-tested tips<\/strong> on where to rest your head:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=vanocni-trhy-uherske-hradiste&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Maxi&#038;address=Uherske%20Hradiste,%20Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Maxi<\/a><\/strong>: a beautiful hotel with a great location and excellent reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=vanocni-trhy-uherske-hradiste&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Slunce&#038;address=Uherske%20Hradiste,%20Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Slunce<\/a><\/strong>: a popular staple with its own restaurant and friendly staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=vanocni-trhy-uherske-hradiste&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Konicek&#038;address=Uherske%20Hradiste,%20Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Kon\u00ed\u010dek<\/a><\/strong>: comfortable accommodation within walking distance of Masaryk Square.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cz\/konaaek.cs.html?aid=1610700&amp;label=uherske-hradiste-KrgIoNM4RXQLHw3JlFeJyAS500869069591%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-380363893414%3Alp9191050%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YfqnDqqG8nt1QPdfOnScMCA&amp;sid=62c3ff04e5bab2816916bf0ccb61ef02&amp;all_sr_blocks=32472204_310560473_2_1_0&amp;checkin=2024-12-13&amp;checkout=2024-12-15&amp;dest_id=-557157&amp;dest_type=city&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=6&amp;highlighted_blocks=32472204_310560473_2_1_0&amp;hpos=6&amp;matching_block_id=32472204_310560473_2_1_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=32472204_310560473_2_1_0__19026&amp;srepoch=1731490711&amp;srpvid=d743436d87a7010b&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-uherske-hradiste.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b\" class=\"wp-image-89394\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-uherske-hradiste.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-uherske-hradiste-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-uherske-hradiste-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-uherske-hradiste-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-uherske-hradiste-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accommodation in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tree_lighting_and_market_opening\"><\/span>Tree lighting and market opening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official <strong>Christmas tree lighting<\/strong> is traditionally the biggest draw of the whole Advent season. In Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b, the tree will be lit this year on Friday, November 27, 2026, on <strong>Masaryk Square<\/strong>, the very same day the Small Christmas Market kicks off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last year the tree was lit on November 28, 2025; this year the lighting is planned for Friday, November 27, 2026. For the most up-to-date information, it&#8217;s worth following the official town website, where the program is published first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> If you want to avoid the biggest crowds, arrive at the square well ahead of time. 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The whole event is split into two parts that flow into one another but differ in their offerings and accompanying program. Throughout Advent and the Christmas holidays, the so-called <strong>Small Market<\/strong> runs. It usually starts at the end of November, with the stalls staying open until the beginning of January. Opening hours are typically every day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, so you can easily grab a hot drink even after work in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real highlight of the program, though, is the <strong>Big Christmas Market<\/strong>. It usually lasts just over a week in mid-December \u2013 last year it ran from December 13 to 22. During this time the square fills with additional stalls and the program really picks up. This year, the Big Christmas Market runs from December 12 to 22, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b \u2502V\u00e1noce 2020\u2502Dnes v noci\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C88LUWlXrIM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_program_and_entertainment_for_kids\"><\/span>Cultural program and entertainment for kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town prepares a varied <strong>citywide cultural program<\/strong> that lets you breathe in the typical Slov\u00e1cko atmosphere. Expect theater performances, concerts and shows by local folklore ensembles. Cimbalom folk music is simply part of Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b, even in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the youngest visitors there&#8217;s <strong>Santa&#8217;s Heavenly Office<\/strong>, where kids can come write and send their dream wish list. On top of that, there are plenty of creative Advent workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what can you buy at the markets? Besides classic Christmas decorations, you&#8217;ll definitely come across handmade crafts. Look for products marked with the <strong>Traditional Product of Slov\u00e1cko<\/strong> seal \u2013 they&#8217;re your guarantee of honest, local craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You might also like:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-christmas-markets-czech-republic\/\">The most beautiful Christmas markets in the Czech Republic<\/a> or our complete guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/ostrava-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas markets in Ostrava<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"uherske hradiste\" lang=\"en\" --><!-- LKM_GYG_CARD end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_try_at_the_markets_and_practical_tips\"><\/span>What to try at the markets and practical tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slov\u00e1cko is a region made for good food and drink. At the markets you&#8217;ll find stalls selling fragrant trdeln\u00edk, gingerbread and local Christmas pastries. You can warm up with classic mulled wine or punch. But the true <strong>Slov\u00e1cko phenomenon<\/strong> is the local slivovitz plum brandy, inseparable from the winter months here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoy traditional food, the stalls sell sausages and potato pancakes. But if you&#8217;re looking for a <strong>meat-free option<\/strong>, we&#8217;d recommend trying roasted chestnuts, sweet pancakes, or various kinds of filled lango\u0161 flatbreads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parking_and_getting_there\"><\/span>Parking and getting there<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b is easy to reach by train or bus, with the station just about a ten-minute walk from the center. If you&#8217;re driving, keep in mind that <strong>parking in the center<\/strong> can be tricky during Advent. It&#8217;s best to use the larger parking lots on the edge of the center and walk the rest of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Czech_and_Slovacko_Christmas_traditions\"><\/span>Czech and Slov\u00e1cko Christmas traditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re curious how <strong>Christmas is celebrated in the Czech Republic<\/strong>, get ready for plenty of lovely traditions. Here, gifts are brought by <strong>Je\u017e\u00ed\u0161ek<\/strong> (Baby Jesus) on Christmas Eve, December 24, in the evening. Nobody knows exactly what he looks like, so you&#8217;ll never see him pictured anywhere. St. Nicholas, accompanied by a devil and an angel, visits children earlier, on December 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No Christmas Eve dinner table is complete without fish soup and fried carp with potato salad. Legend has it that anyone who fasts all day will see a <strong>golden piglet<\/strong> that evening. Because of all the carp, you&#8217;ll see tubs of live fish on the streets before Christmas \u2013 a sight that can be quite a shock for foreign visitors. Czech households also smell of <strong>Christmas cookies<\/strong>, with over ten different kinds commonly baked. Among the most popular are vanilla crescent cookies, linzer cookies and &#8220;wasp nests.&#8221; On Christmas Eve morning, people slice into the sweet braided <strong>v\u00e1no\u010dka<\/strong> bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After dinner, various customs and fortune-telling traditions are kept. People commonly <strong>cut an apple<\/strong> in half for good health, or float little walnut-shell boats with lit candles in a bowl of water. In the past, people also poured molten lead, but nowadays wax or tin is used instead of the toxic metal. Another fun custom is throwing a shoe over your shoulder toward the door \u2013 young women use it to find out if they&#8217;ll get married soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_first_Christmas_tree_and_Slovacko_folklore\"><\/span>The first Christmas tree and Slov\u00e1cko folklore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that the very first public Christmas tree in the Czech lands was lit on <strong>December 13, 1924, in Brno&#8217;s Freedom Square (n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed Svobody)<\/strong>? The idea came from writer Rudolf T\u011bsnohl\u00eddek, inspired by a custom from Copenhagen, Denmark. The proceeds collected under the tree at the time went to the Dagmar children&#8217;s home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b and the whole Slov\u00e1cko region add a layer of <strong>strong folklore<\/strong> to these nationwide traditions. During the holidays you can experience carol singing, traditional nativity plays, and hear beautiful local Christmas songs accompanied by the cimbalom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_go_nearby\"><\/span>Where to go nearby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have more time to spend in Slov\u00e1cko, be sure to venture beyond the town gates. Nearby <strong>Velehrad<\/strong>, with its stunning basilica, offers a beautiful winter walk. Just a short distance away you&#8217;ll find the <strong>Modr\u00e1<\/strong> open-air archaeological museum, which takes on a completely different, almost mystical atmosphere in the winter months. A stroll along the frozen <strong>Ba\u0165a Canal<\/strong> can also be a nice stop, though you&#8217;ll have to wait until spring for a boat trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_next_more_Advent_tips\"><\/span>Where next: more Advent tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Christmas markets have caught your interest, check out these articles too:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-moravia\/\">Moravian Christmas markets: 13 prettiest spots<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/zlin-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas markets in Zl\u00edn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-brno\/\">Christmas markets in Brno<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bratislava-christmas-markets\/\">Christmas markets in Bratislava<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-christmas-markets-czech-republic\/\">Best Christmas markets in the Czech Republic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_the_Christmas_markets_in_Uherske_Hradiste_start\"><\/span>When do the Christmas markets in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Small Christmas Market this year runs from November 27, 2026 to January 6, 2027.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_exactly_are_the_stalls_located\"><\/span>Where exactly are the stalls located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The main venue for all Christmas events is Masarykovo Square right in the historic center of Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_opening_hours_of_the_markets\"><\/span>What are the opening hours of the markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The stalls are typically open every day from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. During the Big Market, opening hours at some stalls may vary slightly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_will_the_Christmas_tree_lighting_take_place\"><\/span>When will the Christmas tree lighting take place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Christmas tree will be lit this year on Friday, November 27, 2026 at Masarykovo Square.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_the_Small_and_Big_markets\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between the Small and Big markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Small Market runs throughout the entire Advent period until January and offers basic stalls. The Big Christmas Market lasts about a week in mid-December and offers a richer program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_park_near_the_markets\"><\/span>Where can you park near the markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Parking directly on the square is not possible. It&#8217;s recommended to use parking lots on the edge of the center and walk a short distance to the markets.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_find_activities_for_children_at_the_markets\"><\/span>Will I find activities for children at the markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, there&#8217;s the popular Baby Jesus&#8217;s Heavenly Office, creative Advent workshops, and various children&#8217;s theater performances.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874007\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_buy_at_the_markets\"><\/span>What can I buy at the markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Besides classic refreshments, you&#8217;ll find handmade products, Christmas decorations, and products awarded the Traditional Product of Slov\u00e1cko mark.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874008\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_the_markets_suitable_for_vegetarians_too\"><\/span>Are the markets suitable for vegetarians too?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Absolutely. The stalls commonly sell sweet trdeln\u00edk, gingerbread cookies, roasted chestnuts, or the popular l\u00e1ngos.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787920874009\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_markets_in_the_area_are_worth_visiting\"><\/span>What other markets in the area are worth visiting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vanocni-trhy-zlin\/\">Christmas markets in Zl\u00edn<\/a> also have a great atmosphere, or the somewhat larger <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vanocni-trhy-brno\/\">Christmas markets in Brno<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for Christmas markets to visit? Try the Christmas markets in Uhersk\u00e9 Hradi\u0161t\u011b, Czech Republic. 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