Easter 2011 in the Czech Republic

Traditional Easter markets in the cities of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia

Old Town Square in Prague

(www.praguewelcome.cz). There will be painted eggs, rattles, plaited whips and lamb-shaped sponge cakes to see and buy here. You will also be able to enjoy a breath of spring at the Easter fair in the Southern Moravian town of

Znojmo

(17.4. – 27.4.www.znojmocity.cz). Some great wines and delicacies to go with them can also be tasted in this wine-growing region. You can also visit the Silesian city of

Opava

with its two-week exhibition of traditional handicrafts(12.4. – 27.4. www.infocentrum.opava.cz) and there will also be an accompanying programme there. The

Mělník

(www.muzeum-melnik.cz) regional museum has also prepared an exhibition of traditional handicrafts. You can also experience the Easter atmosphere on 16 April at the Welcoming of the spring festivals in 

Telč

(www.telc-etc.cz), a picturesque small town on the UNESCO monument list. Other cities where you can immerse yourself in the Easter spirit:

Zlín

(21. -24.4. www.zlin.eu) and

Plzeň

(17.4. – 25.4 www.icpilsen.cz).

Easter in castle and chateaux style

Princely Easter

Křivoklát

castle from 23 until 25 April (www.krivoklat.cz). This is to say that a princely family will be opening the celebrations there. You can look forward to jugglers, concerts and theatre performances. A fair and varied accompanying programme with theatre and music has also been prepared for you at the Central Bohemian

Veltrusy

Chateau

(www.zamek-veltrusy.cz). Celebrations will be held here on 16 April. Entertainment also awaits you at the

Silesian Ostrava Castle in the city of Ostrava

on 16 and 17 April(www.cerna-louka.cz). The traditional two-day folk fair with displays of handicrafts is complemented by demonstrations   of folk dancing and music. There will also be a competition to find the prettiest Easter egg as well as authentic delicacies from a pig-killing.

Princely Easter at Křivoklát

Easter in EDEN

EDEN (European Destination of Excellence)

The narrow-gauge railway in Jindřichův Hradec

(www.jhmd.cz) will be operating a special Easter train on 23 April, a festive spring steam train with accompanying programme, lots of competitions and an Easter Bunny. The picturesque countryside of Bohemian Canada will most certainly enthral even adults. In 

Březové

Hory

in the Příbram region (www.muzeum-pribram.cz) you can, for a change, see how miners celebrated Easter. Apart from Easter markets, spring gastronomic specialities also await you in the newly renovated

Temple of Hops and Beer

Žatec

(www.chchp.cz).  

Easter spa pampering

After the long winter, we all need to recharge our batteries and invigorate our body and mind. The best solution is a visit to one of the 37 spa destinations to be found in the Czech Republic. A special Easter package has for example been prepared for you by the Velké Losiny Thermal spa (www.lazne-losiny.cz). After undergoing spa procedures, you can enjoy a dish from the Easter menu and Easter entertainment with live music is planned for the evening. The Central Bohemian Lázně Poděbrady (www.lazne-podebrady.cz) offers its visitors a relaxation and Easter cultural programme and of course spa procedures too. Easter stays have also for example been prepared for guests by the West Bohemian Mariánské Lázně (www.marianskelazne.cz), Františkovy Lázně (www.franzensbad.cz) or Lázně Libverda (www.lazne-libverda.cz) in the Jizera Mountains.

The Czech Republic and Easter traditions

Easter delicacies

nettle stuffing

sweet bread

lamb-shaped cake

Sweet rolls

fried mini dough cakes