{"id":129283,"date":"2024-11-29T11:46:58","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T10:46:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/christmas-markets-hradec-kralove\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T11:04:26","slug":"christmas-markets-hradec-kralove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-hradec-kralove\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Markets Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9 2026 \u2013 Tree Lighting, Opening Hours &#038; Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9<\/strong> transforms into a fairytale destination full of festive atmosphere every year. The <strong>Christmas markets Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9<\/strong> on the Grand Square (Velk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed) attract visitors with enchanting decorations, a rich programme, and wonderful market stalls. If you&#8217;re planning a visit, I&#8217;ve put together all the essential information you&#8217;ll need.<\/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-hradec-kralove.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas markets Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-90629\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-hradec-kralove.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-hradec-kralove-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-hradec-kralove-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-hradec-kralove-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/vanocni-trhy-hradec-kralove-696x464.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas markets in Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9<\/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\/christmas-markets-hradec-kralove\/#Hradec_Kralove_Where_to_Stay\" >Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9: 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\/christmas-markets-hradec-kralove\/#Christmas_Markets_Hradec_Kralove_Tree_Lighting_Ceremony\" >Christmas Markets Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9: 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\/christmas-markets-hradec-kralove\/#Christmas_Markets_Hradec_Kralove_When_and_Where\" >Christmas Markets Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9: 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\/christmas-markets-hradec-kralove\/#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\/christmas-markets-hradec-kralove\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-hradec-kralove\/#Where_to_park_near_the_markets_in_Hradec_Kralove\" >Where to park near the markets in Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9?<\/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\/christmas-markets-hradec-kralove\/#What_else_to_visit_besides_the_markets\" >What else to visit besides the markets?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hradec_Kralove_Where_to_Stay\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hradec_Kralove_Where_to_Stay\"><\/span>Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9: Where to Stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Planning to spend more than a day in Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9? <strong>Stay in the city centre<\/strong>, for example at <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hotel U Kr\u00e1lovny Eli\u0161ky\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hotel-u-kralovny-elisky\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hotel U Kr\u00e1lovny Eli\u0161ky<\/a><\/strong> or at <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hotel Casa\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/hotel-casa\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Hotel Casa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>TIP:<\/strong> You can also visit the Christmas markets as part of an organised tour \u2013 browse options on <strong><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cz\/hotelukralovnyelisky.cs.html?label=gog235jc-1FCAEoggI46AdIBVgDaDqIAQGYAQW4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQKIAgGoAgO4ApPTvrQGwAIB0gIkNzBkZmU5ZmUtNTA5ZC00YTJjLTlkYjEtNDI4ZGNjZmJlNDU12AIF4AIB&amp;sid=62c3ff04e5bab2816916bf0ccb61ef02&amp;aid=397594&amp;ucfs=1&amp;arphpl=1&amp;checkin=2024-12-13&amp;checkout=2024-12-15&amp;dest_id=-545852&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=1&amp;hapos=1&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srpvid=d59641ad0d960407&amp;srepoch=1732699230&amp;all_sr_blocks=7723212_351572500_2_1_0_95752&amp;highlighted_blocks=7723212_351572500_2_1_0_95752&amp;matching_block_id=7723212_351572500_2_1_0_95752&amp;sr_pri_blocks=7723212_351572500_2_1_0_95752_21260&amp;from_sustainable_property_sr=1&amp;from=searchresults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-hradec.jpg\" alt=\"Accommodation in Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-90624\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-hradec.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-hradec-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-hradec-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-hradec-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ubytovani-hradec-696x463.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Accommodation in Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Markets_Hradec_Kralove_Tree_Lighting_Ceremony\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Markets_Hradec_Kralove_Tree_Lighting_Ceremony\"><\/span>Christmas Markets Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9: Tree Lighting Ceremony<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Christmas tree on the Grand Square will be lit on Sunday, 30 November at 7:00 PM, though the Advent programme kicks off as early as 5:00 PM.<\/strong> Get ready for a magical experience full of lights and music. The ceremonial lighting is accompanied by a concert from a local choir and Christmas trumpet players. There are also children&#8217;s performances and a live nativity scene.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>You might also like:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-prague\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/vanocni-trhy-praha\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christmas Markets in Prague<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Markets_Hradec_Kralove_When_and_Where\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Markets_Hradec_Kralove_When_and_Where\"><\/span>Christmas Markets Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9: When and Where<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The markets take place on the Grand Square (Velk\u00e9 n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed)<\/strong>, which transforms into an Advent hub with a wide range of stalls and activities. You can also find smaller markets in other parts of the city, such as on Masaryk Square (Masarykovo n\u00e1m\u011bst\u00ed).<\/p>\n<p><strong>The markets run from 30 November to 23 December.<\/strong> Opening hours are <strong>weekdays from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and weekends from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The markets have something for everyone \u2013 children and adults alike. Special events are held every weekend. Kids can visit creative workshops where they make their own Christmas decorations, or enjoy the carousel on the square. You can also look forward to live music performances by local bands and choirs.<\/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=\"V\u00e1no\u010dn\u00ed trhy 2019 v Hradci Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HMPxqPJ_JzQ?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-1732698402341\" 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><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><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>The markets are open every day \u2013 weekdays from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM and weekends from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732698432977\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_park_near_the_markets_in_Hradec_Kralove\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_park_near_the_markets_in_Hradec_Kralove\"><\/span>Where to park near the markets in Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Parking is available at car parks in the city centre or in the underground garage near the Aupark shopping centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732698468923\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_to_visit_besides_the_markets\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_to_visit_besides_the_markets\"><\/span>What else to visit besides the markets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Visit the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the White Tower, or the local museums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heading to the Christmas markets in Hradec Kr\u00e1lov\u00e9? 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