Christmas

Christmas market

Stressed? Slow down at the Christmas markets

December 1, 2011

The traditional Christmas markets at Náměstí svobody sq. and Zelný trh sq. launched last week. Just like the last year, you can walk through them to get some presents, sausages, hot wine, or just to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere.

Christmas decorations at Masarykova st.

2010 Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties in Brno

December 23, 2010

Several party/dinner ideas, information on the fireworks show.

Christmas decorations

7 places where to shop for Christmas gifts in Brno

December 16, 2010

So, last-minute Chrismas shopping as usual? Don’t sweat it, here is a list of shops and venues where you can buy nice presents for your family and friends.

A lost dog

How to help charities and animal shelters in Brno

December 8, 2010

A list of ways you can help local charity. Some of them won’t cost you a single euro.

Zelný trh

Christmas market at Zelný trh sq.: pork symphony

December 3, 2010

The market is small, focused mostly on “local” food (pork, pork, pork) and the sellers have to wear costumes.

Christmas market

Christmas market at Freedom square: live music, hot wine, pet donkeys

November 30, 2010

The market at the central square is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will last to December 23.

St. Nicholas (source: Wikimedia Commons)

St. Nicholas will bring candies to kids, parties to adults

November 29, 2010

Prepare for loud groups of devils (known as krampuses in Austria) and angels, led by St. Nicholas(es), on the night of Monday, December 6.

Christmas markets

Christmas markets: better than any time before

December 5, 2009

I just walked through the Christmas markets in the centre of Brno and I am happy to anounce that they are focused on traditional Czech gifts and food.

A tree

Choose the Christmas tree for the central square

November 10, 2009

The council lets people choose the Christmas tree that will be erected and lit at Náměstí svobody sq.

Accommodation with the best value for money in the town, recommended by Brno Now readers:

For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) in a cool medieval building, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
  • Beds from €20
  • Alternatives: Hostel Fléda, Iberica

The convenient choice: VV Hotel

Hotel VV

  • Well rated by families with young children
  • Sauna, whirlpool and free parking
  • In walking distance (300 m) to main station, Petrov cathedral and the historical centre
  • Next to the largest downtown shopping mall, Vaňkovka
  • Single room: €49, double room: €64
  • Alternatives: U Šuláka, Pension na Dvořákově

The luxurious choice: Barceló (a.k.a. Comsa Palace)

Hotel Barceló

  • Beautifully restored historical building
  • Right next to the catedral & town's nicest park
  • In walking distance to the best restaurants, cafés, galleries and sightseeings
  • Single bed: €96+, double room: €209+
  • Alternatives: International, Royal Ricc, Hotel Cyro, Grandhotel

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