Hotels near Charles Bridge at Dusk

Charles Bridge (Karlův most) is not a market, but a walk across it is part of any Christmas visit to Prague. The 14th-century stone bridge, lined with 30 baroque statues, links the Old Town to Malá Strana and is the classic route between the Old Town Square Christmas market and Prague Castle.

In December the light fades early, and the bridge at dusk, with the castle lit above the river and the street lamps coming on, is one of the most atmospheric sights in the city. Musicians and artists set up along the parapets during the day.

The bridge is crowded from mid-morning to evening, but in winter the crowds thin earlier than in summer. The Old Town Bridge Tower at the eastern end can be climbed for a view along the bridge towards the castle.

Pro Tip: Walk the bridge from the Old Town side towards the castle around 4pm in December, so you face the lit castle as darkness falls. Climb the Old Town Bridge Tower for the view without the crowds.