Prague Castle hosts Open House on 28 November
Published on 11/14/2026 at 10:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSOpen House and winter access
- Prague Castle Administration stages Open House on 28 November 2026.
- The event opens state rooms and visitor attractions, including the South Gardens and current exhibitions.
- Prague Castle is a national cultural monument and the seat of the Czech president.
Prague Castle, the Prague landmark also known locally as the castle complex, hosts Open House on 28 November 2026. Visitors can enter state rooms normally closed to the public, while the Christmas Stroll begins across the grounds on the same day.
The date falls within the current Advent programme announced for Prague Castle in Czechia. The event gives travellers from Western Europe a specific opportunity to see ceremonial interiors and visitor attractions during a one-day public opening.
Open House opens state rooms on 28 November
Prague City Tourism lists Prague Castle Open House for 28 November 2026 from 9am to 5pm. The programme includes free access to festively decorated state rooms where the President of the Republic receives foreign dignitaries and conducts official meetings. The Open House programme also names the castle visitor attractions and the current exhibitions Eva Eisler: Circle of Silence and Design for Vaclav Havel.
The opening is not limited to the normally accessible courtyards. It brings representative rooms into the visitor route for the day, including spaces connected with the presidential seat. The programme is therefore tied directly to the function of the building rather than being a city event merely held nearby.
Prague Castle links the event to its state history
The complex includes the Old Royal Palace, St Vitus Cathedral, St George's Basilica and Golden Lane. It is a national cultural monument and has served as the seat of Czech presidents since 1918. The official Prague Castle overview describes a site developed from the ninth century and spread around three courtyards.
That long institutional history explains why the Open House route matters for visitors: the event reveals rooms associated with the modern presidency inside a complex whose buildings also represent ecclesiastical, residential and defensive traditions. The same setting then shifts towards the Christmas Stroll, which runs from 28 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.
Christmas Stroll adds a second route
The Christmas Stroll starts at the Christmas tree on St George's Square and passes a nativity scene near St Vitus Cathedral. It continues through the Second Courtyard to the Imperial Stables, where the programme includes a Christmas labyrinth created by the Forman Brothers Theatre and an Astronomer's Workshop linked to Johannes Kepler.
From 28 November to 20 December 2026, the Christmas Stroll runs from 2pm to 6pm on weekdays and from 10am to 6pm at weekends. From 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, it runs daily from 10am to 6pm, with closures on 24 and 31 December and 1 January.
Visiting Prague Castle: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Open House takes place at Prague Castle on 28 November 2026 from 9am to 5pm, with state rooms and visitor attractions included in the programme.
- The Christmas Stroll begins at the Christmas tree on St George's Square on 28 November 2026 and continues to the Imperial Stables.
- Prague Castle stands above the Vltava River in Prague 1. The official visitor information identifies tram stop 22 as the nearest car park reference and advises that parking around the complex is limited.
- The site includes courtyards, stairs, towers and historic buildings. The official information says that most visitor and exhibition buildings have barrier-free entrances, but lists several towers and the defence corridor in Golden Lane as exceptions.
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Frequently asked questions about Prague Castle
When does Open House take place at Prague Castle?
Open House takes place on 28 November 2026 from 9am to 5pm.
What is included in Open House at Prague Castle?
The programme includes state rooms, visitor attractions and the exhibitions Eva Eisler: Circle of Silence and Design for Vaclav Havel.
Where is Prague Castle and how do you get there?
Prague Castle is in Prague 1 above the Vltava River. Tram stop 22 is identified in the official visitor information as the nearest car park reference.
