Prague Easter Markets 2017 | The Budget Guide

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The Prague Easter markets are the perfect time to visit the Czech capital: the weather is warm, accommodation is plentiful and cheap, and you can buy hand-painted eggs as gifts. The Easter markets will run daily from 1st to 23rd April 2017 at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.

There are about 90 Easter market stalls in the Old Town Square and 60 at Wenceslas Square, as well as other street food stalls. The markets are open daily from 9am till 7pm, and during the weekends until 8pm.

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Over the Easter period, you can walk past the picturesque attractions in the Old Town, crammed with historic taverns and coffee shops before sampling the delights of the markets. Easter is a brilliant time to try delicious Czech sausages, dumplings, crepes and chocolates on a budget.

It’s also great if you want to buy some travel souvenirs for your friends and family, such as hand-crafted Easter eggs, dolls, and braided whips* (pomlázky) – used for symbolically whipping women gently on their legs on Easter Monday.

An Easter pomlázka ("make younger") is a braided whip made from pussywillow twigs. It has been used for centuries by boys who sing carols on Easter Monday and symbolically whip girls on the legs. Pussywillow twigs are thought to bring health and youth to anyone who is whipped by them.

Spring in Prague

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If you’re going to Prague this spring, then your trip will coincide with the re-opening of the country’s magnificent castles, which open their doors after a long winter during the last weekend in March. Many of them will be hosting Easter themed events with folk costumes, markets and traditional Czech food.

Second only to the Christmas markets in popularity, Prague Easter markets offer a wonderful selection of food, beer and painted eggs. There are also smaller Easter markets at Náměstí Republiky and Náměstí Míru if you want to get away from the crowds.

Traditional Czech Food

When you’re browsing the Prague Easter Markets, then make sure to check out traditional dishes, such as roast lamb with nádivka (bread stuffing), lamb shaped chocolate cakes (beránek), and egg almond glazed bread (mazanec) if you want to experience a true Czech Easter.

Where to stay in Prague city centre?

After drinking the best beers in Europe and stuffing yourself with chocolate shaped lamb eggs, then you may want to lie down somewhere cosy in the city centre? You can do so on a budget with HostelsClub and we have excellent availability in Prague city centre. Book an Easter break today and sleep cheap for only 6 Euros per night, and make sure you rise again this Easter!

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