Christmas markets are annually held in many European cities. Some of the Christmas markets have hundreds of years history. The following list is designed to make your life of a travel planner easier. With our Christmas markets tips you will safe time and energy selecting the best European Christmas market destinations. Naturally many cities are not easily accessed from Prague and the listed Christmas market destinations are available for day trips from Prague.
Nuremberg Christmas markets
Nuremberg is located less than three hours / about 300 Km away from Prague. Christkindlesmarkt Christmas Market in Nuremberg has over 400 years history.
Christmas in Nuremberg
2017 2022 Opening times Christkindlesmarkt and the special Children’s Christmas in Nuremberg:
- Start: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Opening Prologue: 5:30 pm
- Monday -Sunday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Christmas Eve: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The Christmas markets in Nuremberg are open from November 25th to December 24th.
What not to miss at the Nuremberg Christmas markets:
sausages, gingerbread, mulled wine
souvenir shopping – especially the famous Prune Men made from dried prune and figs, Christmas decorations
best view of the Nuremberg Christmas market is available from the Church of our Lady
How to get to Nuremberg from Prague
Book a comfortable day trip by a private car or minivan from Prague to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Prague.
Dresden Christmas markets
Dresden is located in Saxony, Germany, about 1.5 hours away from Prague. The distance of about 160 km is quickly covered thanks to the relatively fast driving on the Czech highways and no speed limit German Autobahn. The Striezelmarkt is Germany’s oldest Christmas market and celebrates its 588th anniversary in 2022.
Dresden Christmas Market
Dresden Christmas Markets opening times:
23rd November – 24th December 2022
The Striezelmarkt
Daily 10.00 am – 9.00 pm
Until 2.00 pm on Christmas Eve
Dresden features a total of 12 Christmas Markets, with the exception of the famous Striezelmarkt, most Christmas markets in Dresden start on the 23rd December 2022. The most popular markets are:
Augustusmarkt, Christmas Market at the Frauenkirche, Christmas Market on the Neuenmarkt, Winter Lights Christmas Market, Middle Ages Christmas Market
How to get to Dresden?
Enjoy the day trip to Dresden from Prague or from Berlin, book a private transfer for up to 8 persons. The taxi will wait for you in Dresden and after you finished shopping, we will drive you back to the hotel in Prague or Berlin.
Regensburg Christmas markets
Regensburg is situated about 250 Km west from Prague, only about 2.5 hours drive by a comfortable private car or a minivan. There are several Christmas markets in Regensburg. Most of the markets start on the 18th November, but some are available from later on. The markets are available daily. Below you can find the most popular ones and the opening hours.
day trip from Prague to Regensburg Christmas markets
Regensburg’s traditional CHRISTMAS MARKET
November 18 – December 23,
daily 10.00 AM – 8.00 PM,
10.00 AM – 9.00 PM on Thu, Fri, Sat
LUCREZIAMARKT
November 18 – December 23,
daily 11.00 AM – 8.00 PM,
10.00 AM – 8.00 PM on Sat
One should not miss the opportunity to taste mulled wine, grilled sausages, candied almonds or the famous Regensburg ginger bread.
How to get to Regensburg Christmas markets from Prague?
Our taxis are available for one trips as well as day trips from Prague. For fixed price we will drive you in a comfortable car or a minivan for up to 8 passengers, wait for you during your shopping at the Regensburg Christmas markets and then drive you back to Prague hotel, apartment or a private address. Find more information about the taxi from Prague to Regensburg Christmas markets.