New Year in the Czech Republic

Deciding to celebrate the New Year in the Czech Republic, most tourists choose their capital, Prague. And this is absolutely not surprising, because the spiritthe holiday begins to wander in Prague from the very beginning of December, and the beautifully decorated Czech capital welcomes tourists with Christmas fairs, sales, concerts and street parties.

But if you are planning to spend the New Year or Christmas in Prague, you should choose the right time for your trip. In the festive period in Prague there are two peaks of fun and celebration: evening of December 24 (Christmas) and night from 31December 1 January (New Year). For a few days after Christmas, life in the city fades away, and nothing special happens. Therefore, it is worthwhile to either meet in Prague Catholic Christmas, or come a few days after it, closer to the New Year.

Deciding to celebrate the New Year in the Czech Republic, or more precisely - in theits capital, it is worth taking care of housing. Of course, you can buy a tour in the agency with accommodation in the hotel, but if you want to plunge into the romance of the Czech capital with your head, instead of a hotel room, rent a small apartment in the center of Prague. They can cost you even cheaper than a hotel. But take care of this, as well as about a visa with tickets, is worth it in advance.

If you have enough time before the New Year, be sure to go for a few excursions. An unforgettable experience promises Night cruise on a thermal boat along the Vltava River. When you have a chance to see the nightPrague, shimmering with the lights of festive illumination? A beautiful view of the new capital of the Czech Republic opens with a 93-meter television tower. Do not forget to visit the Old Town and one of Prague's Christmas markets. At the weekend, for example, you can go to the fair in the castle Křivoklát on the most real steam locomotive!

And where to meet the New Year in Prague? The celebration center is the Old Town Square with the highest and most beautiful tree in the country. The coming of the new year will be announced by the famous Prague Chimes (Prague Orloj), which are installed on the south wall of the towerOld Town Hall. The fight of the clock is accompanied by a small representation in the traditions of the puppet theater of the Middle Ages. Do not forget to make a wish, while the ancient chimes strike twelve. And with the last blow you can start to drink champagne, firecrackers and congratulate people who happened to be near you in the square.

If you do not like too close crowds, you can meet the coming of the new year on a less crowded square - Wenceslas Square. There, on New Year's Eve, it's usually a little quieter. In addition, you will have a chance to see a traditional festive concert. And then you can go to The Charles Bridge, connecting the Prague Castle and the Old Town,touch one of the statues and make a wish. It will certainly come true! And on the evening of January 1, it's worth returning to the Charles Bridge to admire the festive salute.

If you freeze or get tired of walking around Prague,on New Year's Eve you can sit in one of the many cafes and restaurants that hospitably open their doors to residents and visitors of the city. Warm up with fragrant mulled wine and be sure to try the Czech cuisine - dumplings, soup in bread, utopentsev (marinated sausages), roast goose with red cabbage or famous baked veprevo knee (baked pork rudder). Finish the meal you can cheshkovkim beer, which must be seized by Czech cheese snacks (hermelin, fried cheese or Olomouc cheeses). And if you want to drink something stronger, try slivovitz.

But the New Year in the Czech Republic can be met not only in Prague. Only one and a half hours drive from the capital is located the famous resort of Karlovy Vary. There you can drink healing water from one of thetwelve mineral springs, to taste the famous Czech strong liquor Becherovka (it is jokingly called the thirteenth source), admire the beautiful architecture and ride on one of the two funiculars. And lovers of outdoor activities are waiting for the Czech ski resorts.

New Year in the Czech Republic will surely be remembered for a long time, believe me, it will be one of the most magical holidays in your life!