Novedades

Lobkowicz Palace

For liturgical reasons, all courtyards in the Prague Castle grounds will be closed on Saturday, December 9. Visitors are therefore advised to use the Old Castle Steps when visiting the Lobkowicz Palace.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Merry Christmas and the best travel experiences! Best wishes from the Prague Visitor Pass team.

Limited opening hours – National Technical Museum

On Thursday, December 14, the National Technical Museum is open for operational and technical reasons until 16:30. Thank you for understanding.

Limited opening hours – Prague Castle (last farewell to the former Czech Foreign Minister Karl Schwarzenberg)

The following opening hours changes will take place on Saturday 9 December:
Open until 12:00: information centres, ticket offices, Prague Castle Picture Gallery and exhibition in the Imperial Stables: The Windows of St. Vitus Cathedral
Open until 13:00: St. George's Basilica, Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane with exhibitions, Daliborka Tower and the Story of Prague Castle exhibition
closed: St. Vitus Cathedral and the Cathedral's observation tower

Outdoor areas:
- I. Courtyard, a large part of II. Courtyard and part of III. Courtyard will be completely closed from the morning
- one entire pedestrian passageway in III. Courtyard will also be closed from approx. 9:30 to 12:00, and the same in the afternoon from approximately 13:00 to 15:00
- walking between III. Courtyard and Jiřské náměstí will be possible only via Vikářská Street during the above-mentioned times

We expect that passing through the Castle between the II. and III. Courtyard will not be possible at all between approx. 13:30 and 14:15 due to commemorative reasons.

Due to the size of the event, we recommend visiting Prague Castle only in the early morning hours. It is also possible (depending on the situation) that the Police may have to regulate the entrances to the Prague Castle grounds during the service.

TIC – Prague Castle (limited opening hours) and Guides&Tours (Royal Legacy: Prague Castle & Lesser Town)

The following restrictions will be in place on Saturday, December 9:
TIC Prague Castle
probably closed from 9:30 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 15:00​

Royal Legacy: Prague Castle & Lesser Town
canceled

Wenceslas Square ice rink

Enjoy a unique experience and come skate on an outdoor ice rink located on Wenceslas Square. Get free admission to two hours of ice skating and a 50% discount on the rental of skates and skating equipment with the Prague Visitor Pass.

Loreto – Carillon concerts and Christmas concert (wind instruments)

Combine your visit to Loreta with an interesting musical experience and discover the qualities of this exceptional historical musical instrument:
10. 12. at 15:30 (concert)
17. 12. at 12:00 (concert)
24. 12. at 12:00 (Christmas concert)
25. 12. at 20:15 (Christmas concert: wind instruments)

Gallery Dancing House: exhibition "Dress that dances"

Visit the costume exhibition of one of the most watched television competitions, StarDance ...when the stars dance. Part of the exhibition are unique ball gowns that appeared in the popular show.

Limited opening hours – Clam-Gallas Palace

10. 12. tours only until 15:00 
13. 12. Palace is closed to the public
17. 12. tours only until 14:00

Limited opening hours – Charles Bridge Museum and Prague Venice (river cruise)

22. 12.
Charles Bridge Museum: closed from 13:00
Prague Venice: the last boat leaves at 14:30

Guides&Tours (regular tours) – Prague Christmas Stroll (EN)

Join us to explore the history and present-day Christmas traditions and the places associated with them. Let yourself be enchanted by the Christmas atmosphere and enjoy a little gift. With the Prague Visitor Pass, you have the guided tour for free. Dates and more information are available at shop.prague.eu.

Christmas holidays

Please pay close attention to news and changes in the opening hours of individual objects and at our tourist information centers. Detailed information can always be found in the details of the experience or in the Downloads section.
 

Limited opening hours – iMucha

change of opening hours:
12. 12. from 10:00 to 18:00
19. 12. from 10:00 to 18:00

Limited opening hours – Štefánik Observatory

Special opening hours:
1. 1. from 14:00 to 20:00
2. 1. from 14:00 to 20:00
3. 1. closed
4. 1. closed

The lights tell the story – the light park in Prague

Visit the light park with the poetic name "Lights tell", which is a unique experience for the whole family. The Christmas story in the Yellow Spa Park consists of more than 400,000 LED lights and offers a show of sculptures with attributes of winter Prague. Whether the light park becomes a place for a first date, a family trip or other special moments, you will always experience something special and unrepeatable.

Limited opening hours – Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul at Vyšehrad

Visiting restrictions:
9. 12. from 13:00 to 17:00 (Preparation for Concert)
10. 12. from 10:00 to 17:00 (Preparation for Concert)
17. 12. from 15:30 to 17:00 (Concert)
7. 1. from 16:00 to 17:00 (Concert)

Limited opening hours – Cathedral of St. Vitus

Cathedral of St. Vitus will be closed on December 8 and 9 for operational and liturgical reasons. Thank you for your understanding.
 

Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

Dear visitors, we apologize in advance that the operation of the sightseeing circuit may be temporarily restricted due to representational reasons of the capital city of Prague. Please always find out about the current possibilities of the visit at the cash desk of the building.

 

Limited opening hours (seasonal and long-term opening hours restrictions)

For technical reasons, the Planetarium is closed from July 2023. In addition, the seasonal operation of the historic carousel, the Troja Chateau, the Marold Panorama and the Vrtba Garden was closed. Thank you for your understanding.

Interactive panoramic presentation

We present you a unique view, which consists of live broadcasts of 8 webcams. The basis is a camera located on the Petrin Tower, which at regular intervals creates a panoramic view of Prague, provides weather information and offers an interactive menu with places that you can visit with the official tourist card Prague Visitor Pass.