Prague Castle hosts Open House on 28 November

Prague Castle will host its Open House on 28 November 2026, giving visitors access to normally restricted state rooms and the South Gardens. The event takes place in Prague, at one of Czechia’s best-known historic sites, and starts the castle’s Christmas Stroll programme.

Prague Castle Open House opens restricted rooms on 28 November

The Open House runs from 9am to 5pm on 28 November 2026. Prague City Tourism says the programme will open state rooms that are normally closed to the public for most of the year.

The route begins at the ceremonial Matthias Gate and continues through Plecnik’s Column Hall, Rothmayer Hall, the Spanish Hall and the Rudolf Gallery. Visitors can also enter the Throne Room, the Habsburg Salon and the Mirror Salon. The event details are set out in the Open House programme.

The same day includes access to named visitor attractions and current exhibitions. The programme lists St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St George’s Basilica and Golden Lane, alongside Eva Eisler: Circle of Silence and Design for Vaclav Havel.

State rooms and South Gardens connect the event to the castle

The South Gardens will open exceptionally for the event, adding an outdoor part to a route otherwise focused on ceremonial interiors. Their inclusion links the public programme to views of Prague’s historic city centre.

The rooms on the route are not an interchangeable exhibition venue. They are the spaces identified by the organiser as places where the President of the Republic receives foreign dignitaries and hosts political meetings.

That distinction gives the 28 November programme a specific visitor focus. The Open House is not only a general castle visit, but a single-day route through rooms usually outside the standard public experience.

The Advent programme also includes a separate Christmas Stroll from 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. It begins at the Christmas tree on St George’s Square, passes the Nativity scene near St Vitus Cathedral and continues through the Second Courtyard to the Imperial Stables.

Inside the Imperial Stables, the Christmas Stroll includes a labyrinth created for Prague Castle by the Forman Brothers Theatre and its collaborators. The announced programme describes Johannes Kepler’s Astronomer’s Workshop and creative arts and crafts workshops within that seasonal route. Further details appear in the Christmas Stroll programme.

Visiting Prague Castle: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The Open House takes place at Prague Castle on 28 November 2026 from 9am to 5pm, with the route starting at Matthias Gate.
• Visitors can enter the state rooms, South Gardens, named historic buildings and the exhibitions listed by the organiser during the special day.
• The Christmas Stroll also starts on 28 November 2026 and runs until 3 January 2027, with the Imperial Stables forming its central indoor stop.
• Prague Castle is in Hradcany, Prague. The country’s official language is Czech and its national currency is the Czech koruna.

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Frequently asked questions about Prague Castle

When does the Open House take place at Prague Castle?

The Open House takes place on 28 November 2026 from 9am to 5pm, beginning at Matthias Gate.

What can visitors see during the Open House?

The route includes state rooms, the South Gardens, named historic buildings and the two exhibitions listed by Prague City Tourism.

Where is Prague Castle and how do you get there?

Prague Castle is in Hradcany, Prague. The announced route begins at the ceremonial Matthias Gate.