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Christmas Brno: Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Christmas Markets

The markets spread across Brno's city centre, including the Vegetable Market, Freedom Square, and Moravian Square. Visitors can browse stalls featuring handmade artisan products, view decorated Christmas trees, and admire hand-carved wooden nativity scenes. City squares also feature an illuminated historic train, a Ferris wheel, an ice rink, and straw mountain play areas.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

vanocebrno.cz

When

Hours

Courtyard of Old City Hall nativity scene: every day, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

City Centre

Food & Drink

Stalls around the Jošt statue offer hot drinks.

Parking

Domini parking garage, entrance from Husova Street.

Going?

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

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Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Use the market map to plan a route between the different city-centre squares and attractions.
  • Consider taking public transport; the main train station is within walking distance of the Vegetable Market, and tram stops serve several market areas.
  • If driving, use the Domini parking garage entrance on Husova Street.
  • Visit the Old City Hall courtyard nativity scene for its daily photo opportunity with shepherds, a sheep and the crib.
  • Allow time to explore more than one square, since the markets and attractions are spread throughout the city centre.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The Christmas Merchandise Stand has new items this year.
  • Social media contest winners can win a hot-air sightseeing balloon ride above Brno.
  • Free skating is offered at the rink in Moravian Square.

Links & Contact

Run by Brno-střed municipal district office

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can children do at the markets?

Children can play in the Children’s Village at the Vegetable Market, try the straw mountain at Jobst, and visit the craft workshops.

What can I find at the Vegetable Market?

It has more than 100 stalls, with over half offering handmade goods, as well as a decorated tree, the illuminated Parnas Fountain and a daily cultural programme.

Where can I see the nativity scenes?

There is a hand-carved nativity scene at Dominican Square and another in the Old City Hall courtyard. The courtyard scene has a daily photo opportunity with shepherds, a sheep and the crib.

How can I get to the markets by public transport?

The markets are spread across the city centre. Tram stops serving areas include Šilingr Square for the Vegetable Market, Moravian Square for its attractions and Malinovský Square for Freedom Square.

Where can I park, and is there food or drink at the stalls?

The Domini parking garage, entered from Husova Street, is a city-centre option. Jobst has stalls selling hot drinks.

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