Prague In Czech Republic Takes Christmas To Its Public Transport

Like other European cities, Prague in the Czech Republic offers decorated Christmas trees and twinkling lights. It is that time of year when Europe twinkles for the festive holidays. However, Prague takes its Christmas decorations far more seriously and decorates its public transport in the city. This means that everyone can experience the beauty of the holidays outside the normal city squares. Read on to find out more about Prague’s charming, moving Christmas décor.

Prague, Czech Republic dresses up for the Christmas holidays

At this time of year, holiday decorations can be seen all over Europe. Each city pretties up its squares with giant Christmas trees and other festive ornamentation. The street lights are lined with twinkling lights and the markets are full of arts, crafts, food drink and other holiday fare.

However, Prague in the Czech Republic puts on an even more amazing display over the holidays. Meanwhile, those that run the public transport in the city reveal moving (literally) Christmas décor.

They dress up buses and trams, and even one cable car, with incredible displays for the holidays including plenty of twinkling, festive lights. Meanwhile, catching public transport at this time of year is a truly wonderful experience where passengers become a part of the story.

Trams and buses decorated for the holidays

In total, Prague dresses up 31 vehicles, including trams, buses and more in the center of the capital of the Czech Republic. When the vehicles first took to the streets this year, massive crowds were lining the streets close to the Střešovice tram depot as five decorated trams and two buses became a special festive parade. As the people of the city cheered, the vehicles then took off to serve their usual routes.

Meanwhile, it must cost plenty to decorate the public transportation like this, and then return them to their normal appearance just over a month later. In fact, the final decorated tram or bus will finish its festive journey on Three Kings Day on January 6, 2024.

For now, there is a competition going on for dedicated followers in the city to spot every vehicle. They will take photos and collect the vehicles’ numbers before the Christmas season comes to an end. Naturally, this is wonderful for the locals, but also an amazing experience for any travelers visiting at this time of year.

Visiting the Christmas markets in Prague

Naturally, it is also a worthy experience to visit Prague’s several Christmas markets to purchase gifts and decorations and delicious food and drink. According to the Prague Experience website, the city’s markets and open daily from December 2, 2023, to January 6, 2024, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Meanwhile, the main markets are held in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square right in the heart of the city. Opening hours are from 10 am to 10 pm daily and entry is free. Moreover, smaller Christmas markets can be visited in Republic Square, Na Kampě Square, and Havel’s Market in the Old Town.

Truly get into the spirit of the holidays by traveling to Prague and spending time on the beautifully decorated public transport.