Easter in Prague (Velikonoce in Czech) is one of the loveliest times to visit the city. Forget solemn processions: here spring arrives with color everywhere, markets full of handicrafts and traditions that happily mix the sacred with the pagan.
The Easter markets run for several weeks around Easter (in 2026, from March 20 to April 12). If you’re in the city during that time, here’s what you shouldn’t miss.
1. The best Easter markets in Prague
The markets are the heart of the celebrations. This is where you’ll find the famous hand-painted eggs (kraslice) and the braided willow whip (pomlázka), one of those traditions that surprises every visitor.
| Market | Location | Highlights |
| Old Town Square | Staroměstské náměstí | The biggest, with live folk music and workshops for kids. |
| Wenceslas Square | Václavské náměstí | Great for trdelník or Czech sausages. |
| Republic Square | Náměstí Republiky | Fewer crowds, a good choice for local wooden crafts. |
| Peace Square | Náměstí Míru | A local feel, in front of the Church of St. Ludmila. |
The markets usually open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. And if you’re here on Maundy Thursday, don’t leave without trying green beer (zelené pivo), a tradition that only happens on that day.
2. Things to do in Prague at Easter
Beyond the stalls, some experiences only happen at Easter:
- Craft workshops: on Old Town Square you can learn to decorate Easter eggs using traditional wax and straw techniques.
- Classical music concerts: the churches of St. Salvator and St. Nicholas hold series of sacred music and classics by Vivaldi or Dvořák.
- Vltava river cruises: a great way to see the monuments lit up while you have a traditional dinner on board.
3. Free walking tours and day trips to understand it all
If you really want to understand why Czech men symbolically “whip” women on Easter Monday, or what each egg color means, it’s best to go with a guide.
Free walking tours in Prague
The free walking tour of the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter is the best way to learn the history of the Astronomical Clock and the city’s legends. If you’d like something more specific, the free walking tour of Prague Castle covers the largest castle complex in the world, which also has its own Easter market in St. George’s Square.
Day trips
If you have some extra time, Easter is a good moment for a day trip to Karlovy Vary (for its hot springs) or a visit to the Terezín concentration camp, a hard visit but an essential one for understanding 20th-century history in this part of Europe.
Wondering whether spring is the right season for your trip? See our guide to the best time to visit Prague.
