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The Christmas market on Náměstí Míru (Peace Square) sets up in front of the neo-Gothic Basilica of St Ludmila, in the residential district of Vinohrady. It is the Prague Christmas market many residents prefer, with fewer tour groups, lower prices and a more local crowd. In 2026 it opens on 20 November, making it one of the first in the city, and runs until 24 December.

The stalls lean towards handmade gifts and seasonal food: honey, Christmas biscuits, wooden toys, candles and knitted goods, along with mulled wine and punch. The twin spires of the basilica and the lit facade of the Vinohrady Theatre frame the square after dark.

It is one metro stop from Muzeum at the top of Wenceslas Square, so it fits easily into an afternoon in the centre.

Pro Tip: Visit on a weekday evening, when Vinohrady locals stop here after work. Try the Czech Christmas biscuits (cukroví), which are sold in small mixed boxes and make a good gift.