Českobudějovický advent
Visitors can wander through an advent town filled with food stalls, gift vendors, and a dedicated craft alley. Highlights include an ice-skating rink, a viewing tower, a Ferris wheel, a children's carousel, and a hand-carved Nativity scene. The celebration also offers live cultural performances on the advent stage and creative activities in the children's workshop.
Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Vstup na celé adventní městečko je zcela zdarma.
Hours
Gift stalls: 10:00–20:00; food stalls: 10:00–22:00, daily. Creative workshop: Monday–Friday 14:00–18:00; Saturday–Sunday 11:00–17:00. Ice rink and skate rental: Friday–Saturday 10:00–22:00; Sunday–Thursday 10:00–21:00, with maintenance breaks 12:30–13:00, 15:30–16:00, and 18:30–19:00; on December 16 the rink closes at 19:00. Observation wheel: Friday–Saturday 10:00–22:00; Sunday–Monday 10:00–21:00. Children’s carousel: daily 10:00–20:00. Theater fairy tales are every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00; a surprise is scheduled every Advent Sunday at 17:45.
Neighborhood
City Center
Food & Drink
Food stalls serve Christmas treats, and visitors can enjoy hot punch.
Parking
Doporučuje parkovací domy: P+R Jírovcova, Mariánské náměstí, Senovážné náměstí, parkoviště u IGY a parkovací dům Stromovka.
Accessibility
The advent market is accessible for wheelchair users and strollers.
Pets
Psi jsou vítáni, pokud jsou bezpeční pro své okolí; vodítko je povinné. U středních a velkých plemen se doporučuje náhubek.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash because only some stalls accept card payments; ATMs are available in the square.
- For skating, account for the rink’s scheduled ice-maintenance breaks and possible extra pauses if conditions worsen.
- If visiting after Christmas, expect the craft alley and gift merchandise to be closed while other stalls and attractions remain open.
- Use a recommended parking garage or lot, or walk from the train and bus station, which is about ten minutes away.
- Keep dogs leashed and consider a muzzle for medium or large breeds in the busy market area.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission to the Advent town is free.
- Admission to the ice rink is free; skate rental and sharpening cost extra.
- From December 24 through January 6, the market runs in a holiday format without the craft and gift alleys.
- The ice rink closes early on December 16.
- The rink has scheduled ice-maintenance breaks and may pause at other times if conditions worsen.
Links & Contact
Run by Art4promotion, s.r.o.
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can families find in the Advent town?
There are food and gift stalls, a craft alley, an ice rink, a viewing tower, a Ferris wheel, a children’s carousel, a Nativity scene and a creative workshop.
Are there activities and performances for children?
The program includes creative activities, theater fairy tales on weekends, a carousel, a Nativity scene and other children’s activities.
Is admission free, and do I need to bring cash?
Admission to the Advent town and the ice rink is free. Skate rental and sharpening are paid services; some stalls accept cards, so bringing cash is recommended.
What changes after Christmas, and what should visitors know about skating?
From December 24 through January 6, the craft alley and gift merchandise close while other stalls and attractions remain open. The rink has maintenance breaks and may pause if conditions worsen.
How can I get there, and are the site and stalls accessible?
The square is about a ten-minute walk from the train and bus station. Recommended parking includes P+R Jírovcova and several city parking garages. The market is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Browse Christmas in Ceske Budejovice
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