A real Christmas atmosphere, a beautiful Christmas tree, ice skating around Samson's Fountain, thousands of lights in the Hluboká Zoo, winter tours of the Hluboká Castle, Angel Hluboká, Christmas markets and fairs, many products and traditional Christmas delicacies. All this and much more awaits you during Advent in Budweis Region 2025.
Advent programs in cities
An overview of the main Advent programmes in each city. Detailed programme schedule can be found in the individual events.
The Advent season will once again be enlivened by traditional St. Nicholas Day celebrations with devils, angels, and St. Nicholas himself, commemorating old folk customs and traditions. Visitors can look forward to devilish fun, angelic messages, and sweet rewards for good children. The program will be complemented by themed markets, workshops, refreshments, and a number of accompanying events that will create a true pre-Christmas atmosphere.
Discover the magic of Advent in Budějovice. Christmas markets and fairs will enliven both well-known and lesser-known places with the smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and the sound of carols. You can look forward to handicrafts, local specialties and an unforgettable festive atmosphere.
Advent time in the region resounds with music and singing. Churches and halls are filled with Christmas concerts, masses and carol singing, bringing peace, joy and festive atmosphere.
The Christmas season offers a varied programme of accompanying Christmas events that will delight visitors young and old. You can expect evening walks among the animals in the glow of thousands of lights, Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, Advent tours of castles and guided climbs up the Black Tower. There are also Nativity stories, Christmas traditions and moments of calm and peace in the atmosphere of the approaching holidays.
