A Christmas tale comes to the open spaces of central Europe at the beginning of December: the main city squares dress up in bright garlands of lights, are filled with noisy bazaars and the smell of mulled wine. And if Christmas is a traditionally quiet family holiday, then on New Year's Eve, or Sylvester, as the Europeans call it, it is customary to plunge headlong into crazy fun. Meeting the upcoming year in Prague has become a good tradition among many foreigners, as the Czech capital harmoniously combines the charm of medieval architecture and the vibrant nightlife in cutting-edge clubs. Vacations in Prague will be an unforgettable event for friendly companies and romantic lovers! But families with children should visit the city early, in December, because the New Year's commotion is exhausting and unsafe for kids.
If you decide to celebrate 2014 in Prague and spend the New Year holidays there, we recommend that you drop in between December 27 and 30, because the day after Christmas (Vanoce) you will be met by a ghost town - all shops and institutions are closed. New Year's Prague is a popular tourist destination, so you should book the hotel in advance (today about 80% of the places are already taken). Around the hotels in the vicinity of the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, the fun does not subside until the morning, so those who want to sleep in the morning can recommend hotels in Malaya Strana, which can be reached on foot from the center. On New Year's days, economy hotels in the center of Prague offer double rooms at prices ranging from 120 to 200 euros per night. 4-star hotels, with prices starting at 230 euros, are also not sold. Outside the city center, 3-star hotels and guest houses offer rooms ranging from 60 to 80 euros for two for a night (Hotel Ankora, Attic Hotel). You can save and live in the center if you rent an apartment with a shared bathroom (Hotel Wencels Square) for 80 euros for two or a studio with a kitchen (Aparthotel Na Belidle) for 90 euros. If you are traveling alone, then it is worth taking with you from 500 to 1000 euros for weekly expenses, including meals, souvenirs and shopping.
New Year comes to Prague under a volley of thousands of guns. And although most tourists flock to Old Town Square to see the opening of the Oryol clock, so that even the approaches to it are crowded with people, we recommend that you admire the fireworks from the heights of Prague Castle. A magnificent view of the Vltava Valley, which is colored with fireworks, also opens from the Charles Bridge. Do not forget to make a wish at the statue of John of Nepomuk!
After the festive artillery has died down, street crowds scatter through countless clubs, discos and pubs in the area of Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square. Each festive venue on a festive night offers visitors a special program. On the sites of the institutions you can familiarize yourself with the offers in advance and purchase tickets if you wish. The most famous clubs in central Europe "Karlovy Lazne" and "Duplex" offer dances until the morning in luxurious interiors in the company of all kinds of "stars" and "stars". Fans of electronic music and hardcore will feel at home in the futuristic club "Cross Club". Laser shows at the oldest in the city electro-club "Roxy" will not disappoint lovers of dum'n'bass, techno and jungle. In the Double Trouble bar, you can enjoy traditional Czech cuisine and a poured sea of beer under the hits of recent years. Those who prefer a quieter, classic holiday atmosphere will love the hearty cellar "Nebe Křemencova", offering a wide selection of cocktails and "golden" music hits. And if you do not have a specific goal, then you can simply switch from bar to bar on New Year's Eve, paying from 5 to 10 euros for entry.
Those who decide to stay in Prague after the New Year’s party will enjoy wandering around the city, examining priceless monuments of architecture, museums and galleries, or visiting the opera or philharmonic, while Prague residents return to everyday work life. In addition, from Prague you can take a bus excursion to Karlovy Vary, Dresden, Nuremberg or Munich. Lovers of skiing can have a great New Year's holiday in the resorts of the Czech Paradise, in the Jicin Mountains. Whatever your interests, the Czech Republic always has something to offer you. Winter holidays in Prague will be a fairy tale for everyone!
