2nd Advent weekend | Český Krumlov
Programme of Advent events in Český Krumlov 5–7 December
Daily
Christmas Market | Svornosti Square
Friday–Sunday 10:00–19:00, Monday–Thursday 11:00–18:00
Daily gastronomy delicacies, craft items with Christmas theme, traditional crafts and weekend cultural programme
Friday, 5 December
Programme at the Christmas market | Svornosti Square
17:00 Arrival of St. Nicholas accompanied by angels and devils, giving gifts to children
16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 and 18:00 St. Nicholas raft cruises | boarding/disembarking at Rožmberská Bašta Restaurant on Rybářská Street
19:00 Krampuslauf – devil parade | Široká Street
Saturday, 6 December
Programme at the Christmas market | Svornosti Square
14:00–15:00 Janchi – pop, pop rock
16:00–17:00 The Podzemnix – alternative, underground rock
18:00–19:00 One Spirit – pop rock
9:00–15:00 Vintage photo shoot for New Year’s cards | Museum Fotoatelier Seidel
Limited capacity, reservations at www.seidel.cz
Advent Saturday at Port 1560
10:00–18:00 Christmas creative workshop at Port 1560 – Gilded New Year Cards
Try the technique of hand gilding and create elegant New Year’s greetings.
16:30 Tapping of second barrel on Beer Advent Wreath
Beer from the keg will be served completely free of charge, a stand with non-alcoholic drinks and festive decorations.
All exhibitions free for children (Wednesday–Sunday / 10 AM–6 PM)
Advent Saturday at the Monasteries
10:30–18:00 Creative workshops | Historic Play World – interactive exhibition
Create Christmas decorations and small gifts. Reduced admission to the Interactive Exhibition.
10:30–18:00 Treats from Caffé Klášter | Monastery Courtyard
10:30–18:00 Artisan workshops | Monastery Courtyard and Craft Alley
Create your own handmade treasures and shop for unique products in artisan workshops.
15:00–17:00 Live carols | Kafé Forbína – terrace
Brass quintet of the Schwarzenberg Grenadier Guard – live-performed Christmas carols with seating under a marquee, a romantic view of snowy Krumlov’s panorama, and above all a mug of hot drink and a little something to nibble on
16:00–17:00 Community Choir of the International School of Prague | Monastery Church
Advent concert, featuring Old English sacred music. Tickets at Český Krumlov Monasteries Visitor Center.
Sunday, 7 December
Programme at the Christmas market | Svornosti Square
15:00–16:30 Christmas Post Office in front of the Zlatý Anděl Hotel
Children can hand in their letters to Baby Jesus, the traditional Christmas gift-bringer in the Czech Republic.
16:30 Arrival of the White Lady who collects the letters and takes them to Baby Jesus.
Dance and music performance of children's folklore ensemble Jitřenka.
9:00–15:00 Vintage photo shoot for New Year’s cards | Museum Fotoatelier Seidel
Limited capacity, reservations at www.seidel.cz
Wednesday - Sunday
Advent raft cruises
14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 and 16:00 Scenic cruises on replicas of wooden rafts | boarding/disembarking at Rožmberská Bašta Restaurant on Rybářská Street
A 20-minute boat ride with a hot drink included. Your boat ticket also grants admission to a guided tour (in Czech, from 5 p.m.) of the Wooden Rafting Museum in St. Jošt Church and to the tower. Book at www.voroplavba.cz.
