{"id":129038,"date":"2024-11-29T11:42:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T10:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/zlin-christmas-markets\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:04:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:04:33","slug":"zlin-christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/zlin-christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets 2026 \u2013 Tree Lighting, Opening Hours, Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Zl\u00edn<\/strong>, a city surrounded by the beautiful Wallachian countryside in Moravia, is truly magical during Advent. The <strong>Zl\u00edn Christmas markets<\/strong> attract visitors every year, not only from the surrounding area but from across the Czech Republic and beyond. What can you expect this year? <strong>Let&#8217;s take a look at everything important \u2013 from the tree lighting ceremony to the market 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\/vanocni-trhy-zlin.jpg\" alt=\"Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets\" class=\"wp-image-90676\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-zlin.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-zlin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-zlin-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-zlin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-zlin-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 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\/zlin-christmas-markets\/#Zlin_Where_to_Stay\" >Zl\u00edn: 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\/zlin-christmas-markets\/#Zlin_Christmas_Markets_Tree_Lighting\" >Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets: 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\/zlin-christmas-markets\/#Zlin_Christmas_Markets_When_and_Where\" >Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets: When and Where<\/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\/zlin-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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/zlin-christmas-markets\/#Where_to_park_when_visiting_the_Christmas_markets\" >Where to park when visiting the Christmas markets?<\/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\/zlin-christmas-markets\/#Is_there_an_entrance_fee_for_the_Christmas_markets\" >Is there an entrance fee for the Christmas markets?<\/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\/zlin-christmas-markets\/#What_are_the_transport_options_in_Zlin\" >What are the transport options in Zl\u00edn?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zlin_Where_to_Stay\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zlin_Where_to_Stay\"><\/span>Zl\u00edn: Where to Stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Want to spend a few days in Zl\u00edn? <strong>Then I recommend booking accommodation near the city centre:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Interhotel Zl\u00edn\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/interhotel-zlin\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Interhotel Zl\u00edn<\/a><\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hotel Baltaci Atrium\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hotel-baltaci-atrium\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hotel Baltaci Atrium<\/a><\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hotel U \u0160evce\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hotel-u-sevce\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hotel U \u0160evce<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cz\/interhotel-moskva.cs.html?label=gog235jc-1FCAEoggI46AdIBVgDaDqIAQGYAQW4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQKIAgGoAgO4ApPTvrQGwAIB0gIkNzBkZmU5ZmUtNTA5ZC00YTJjLTlkYjEtNDI4ZGNjZmJlNDU12AIF4AIB&amp;sid=d1302daeac904164688d695a70e57002&amp;aid=397594&amp;ucfs=1&amp;arphpl=1&amp;checkin=2024-12-13&amp;checkout=2024-12-15&amp;dest_id=-559545&amp;dest_type=city&amp;group_adults=2&amp;req_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0&amp;req_children=0&amp;hpos=3&amp;hapos=3&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srpvid=916b662723a40193&amp;srepoch=1732804304&amp;all_sr_blocks=0_0_2_0_0&amp;highlighted_blocks=0_0_2_0_0&amp;matching_block_id=0_0_2_0_0&amp;sr_pri_blocks=0_0_2_0_0__19267&amp;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-zlin.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation in Zl\u00edn\" class=\"wp-image-90681\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-zlin.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-zlin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-zlin-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-zlin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-zlin-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accommodation in Zl\u00edn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zlin_Christmas_Markets_Tree_Lighting\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zlin_Christmas_Markets_Tree_Lighting\"><\/span>Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets: Tree Lighting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Christmas tree lighting ceremony takes place on Sunday, 30 November, at n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed M\u00edru (Peace Square).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The festive evening will be accompanied by live music, Christmas carols, and performances by local artists. There will also be a children&#8217;s programme and a spectacular fireworks display to round off the evening in style.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>TIP:<\/strong> You can visit the Christmas markets as part of an organised trip. Find your ideal one on <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=\"Zlin_Christmas_Markets_When_and_Where\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zlin_Christmas_Markets_When_and_Where\"><\/span>Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets: When and Where<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Christmas markets in Zl\u00edn are traditionally <strong>held at n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed M\u00edru (Peace Square)<\/strong>, which is the heart of the city. The stalls are set up around the Christmas tree. <strong>The markets begin on 30 November and run until 23 December 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Opening hours for the wooden stalls (food and drinks) are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>30 Nov \u2013 23 Dec 2025:<\/strong> 10:00\u201322:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>23 Dec 2024:<\/strong> 10:00\u201318:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Opening hours for the canopy stalls (crafts and handmade goods) are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>7\u201322 Dec 2025:<\/strong> 9:00\u201318:00<\/li>\n<li><strong>23 Dec 2025:<\/strong> 9:00\u201312:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>You might also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/opava-christmas-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vanocni-trhy-opava\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Markets in Opava<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\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\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets 2023\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xRynpxQBN2g?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>\n<\/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-1732802925437\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_park_when_visiting_the_Christmas_markets\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_park_when_visiting_the_Christmas_markets\"><\/span>Where to park when visiting the Christmas markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>There are several parking garages and paid car parks near the city centre. We recommend using the Gahurova Parking Garage or the Zlat\u00e9 Jablko underground car park.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732802978468\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_entrance_fee_for_the_Christmas_markets\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_entrance_fee_for_the_Christmas_markets\"><\/span>Is there an entrance fee for the Christmas markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>No, entry to the markets and all accompanying events is free of charge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732802951995\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_transport_options_in_Zlin\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_transport_options_in_Zlin\"><\/span>What are the transport options in Zl\u00edn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>The city has a well-functioning public transport system. We recommend taking trolleybus line no. 2 or no. 6, which have stops near n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed M\u00edru (Peace Square).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a visit to Christmas markets in the Czech Republic? Discover everything about the Zl\u00edn Christmas markets \u2013 from the tree lighting ceremony to opening hours and programme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":90694,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets 2026 \u2013 Dates &amp; Opening Hours","rank_math_description":"Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets 2026: tree lighting, opening hours, programme &amp; tips. Plan your visit to this charming Moravian city. 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