Brno Christmas Markets are Open for 2025!

The Vegetable Market section of Brno’s Christmas markets

Holiday Cheer in South Moravia!

On November 21 of 2025, the Brno Christmas markets officially opened for business. The markets will operate until December 23 and you can visit the official Brno Christmas Market website to get a full picture of what’s there.

I’ve also updated my existing article about the market to reflect the 2025 edition of the event.

Here’s a gallery to give you a taste of this year’s market:

A Crossing of Paths

Ostrava city hall and tower

On September 21 of 2025, I had the good fortune of sharing a bus ride with Simon Calder, travel correspondent for Independent Travel, while travelling from Ostrava to Brno.

We parted ways when the bus arrived in Brno, but arranged to meet in the evening. We had some beers and food and recorded this installment of his podcast for The Independent.

I must say it was a great honour: