Kristina Vankova
Coffee houses
Café Louvre, Café Savoy, Café Slavia — winter is the Prague café’s home season. Sit for two hours with one melange.
Museums
Perfect winter activity. See our 15 Best Prague Museums. Prague Jewish Museum, National Gallery, Museum of Communism all indoors.
Beer halls
Winter is peak beer-hall season. U Zlatého Tygra, U Medvídků, Lokál — see our Prague beer guide.
Spa day trips
Karlovy Vary is at its cosiest in winter — see our Karlovy Vary weekend guide. Or the Beer Spa (yes, that’s a thing) at Bernard Beer Spa in central Prague.
Ice skating
Outdoor rinks at Ovocný trh (Old Town, free, small) and Letenský zámeček (Letná Park) in December-February. Skate rental ~100 CZK.
New Year’s Eve
Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Letná Hill for fireworks. See our NYE guide.
What to pack for Prague winter
- Columbia Bugaboo insulated jacket — three-in-one; handles the Prague temperature range.
- Merino wool base layers — the difference between comfortable and miserable.
- Waterproof winter boots with grip — Prague’s cobblestones + ice are dangerous without proper boots.
- Thermal underwear — for the coldest days.
- Anker Prime 20,000mAh power bank — cold kills phone batteries.
Where to eat and drink
See our Prague restaurants guide. Winter favorites: hearty Czech pub food (svíčková, guláš, roast duck), mulled wine (svařák), and dark Czech beer.
FAQ
Is Prague worth visiting in winter?
Yes. Christmas markets in December are magical; January-February offers the cheapest hotels of the year with fewer crowds.
Does it snow in Prague?
25-30 snow days per year on average, mostly December-February.
What is the coldest month in Prague?
January: avg high 2°C, avg low -4°C.
