{"id":129038,"date":"2024-11-29T11:42:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T10:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/zlin-christmas-markets\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T12:04:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T10:04:46","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 &#038; Programme"},"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><strong>Zl\u00edn<\/strong>&#8216;s Christmas market runs from 30 November to 23 December on <strong>n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed M\u00edru<\/strong> (Peace Square). The tree-lighting happens on Sunday 30 November, with live music, carols, a kids&#8217; programme and a fireworks display. Wooden food stalls are open daily 10am\u201310pm (until 6pm on 23 December), while the canvas stalls selling crafts run 9am\u20136pm (9am\u2013noon on 23 December). Entry to the market and all the events is free. For a place to stay near the centre, try <strong>Interhotel Zl\u00edn<\/strong>, Hotel Baltaci Atrium or Hotel U \u0160evce. Parking&#8217;s available at the Gahurova car park or the underground Zlat\u00e9 Jablko car park, and tram lines 2 and 6 will get you there.<\/div>\n<!-- \/lk-tldr -->\n\n\n<p><strong>Zl\u00edn<\/strong>, a charming city nestled amid the beautiful Wallachian countryside of eastern Czechia, is truly magical during the Advent season. The <strong>Zl\u00edn Christmas markets<\/strong> draw visitors from across the country every year \u2013 and they&#8217;re well worth a detour if you&#8217;re exploring the Czech Republic&#8217;s festive scene. <strong>Here&#8217;s everything you need to know, from the tree lighting ceremony to market opening hours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\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\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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_Ceremony\" >Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets: Tree Lighting Ceremony<\/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_entry_fee_for_the_Christmas_markets\" >Is there an entry 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_public_transport_options_in_Zlin\" >What are the public 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\n\n\n<p>Planning to spend a couple of days in Zl\u00edn? <strong>We recommend booking accommodation close to the city centre:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\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\n\n\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\n\n\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\n\n\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\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zlin_Christmas_Markets_Tree_Lighting_Ceremony\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zlin_Christmas_Markets_Tree_Lighting\"><\/span>Zl\u00edn Christmas Markets: Tree Lighting Ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Christmas tree lighting takes place on Sunday, 30 November, at N\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed M\u00edru (Peace Square).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The festive evening features live music, traditional Christmas carols and performances by local artists. There&#8217;s also a children&#8217;s programme and a spectacular fireworks display to round off the night in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>TIP:<\/strong> You can visit the Christmas markets as part of an organised trip. 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Market stalls are arranged around the Christmas tree. <strong>The markets run from 30 November to 23 December 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening hours for the wooden food and drink stalls:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>30 Nov \u2013 23 Dec 2025:<\/strong> 10:00\u201322:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>23 Dec 2024:<\/strong> 10:00\u201318:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening hours for the craft stalls:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>7\u201322 Dec 2025:<\/strong> 9:00\u201318:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>23 Dec 2025:<\/strong> 9:00\u201312:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\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\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 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><\/figure>\n\n\n\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\n\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\n<p>There are several multi-storey car parks and paid parking areas near the city centre. We recommend the Gahurova Parking Garage or the Zlat\u00e9 Jablko underground car park.<\/p>\n\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_entry_fee_for_the_Christmas_markets\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_an_entry_fee_for_the_Christmas_markets\"><\/span>Is there an entry 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\n<p>No, admission to the markets and all accompanying events is completely free.<\/p>\n\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_public_transport_options_in_Zlin\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_public_transport_options_in_Zlin\"><\/span>What are the public 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\n<p>Zl\u00edn has a well-functioning public transport network. 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