Advent in Brno 2026

Punch at the market.
Then pure bliss.

European Capital of Christmas 2024. Punch below Petrov Cathedral in the evening, then the warmth of the hotel and a sauna by the reservoir.

Choose an Advent weekend

Markets 13 Nov – 31 Dec · 3 OREA hotels · weekend for 2 from €176

The Cathedral of St Peter and Paul above the Christmas market on the Cabbage Market at dusk Photo: Vish Pix / Pexels

Choose your Advent weekend

St Nicholas’ Eve on Saturday 5 Dec on every square

2 nights (Fri–Sun) · 2 adults Edit
OREA Resort Santon Brno 9.1 · 28 min by tram, by the reservoir
OREA Congress Hotel Brno 8.9 · 17 min by tram to the Cabbage Market
OREA Hotel Voro Brno 8.2 · 20 min by public transport to Freedom Square

Lowest price for the whole stay for 2 adults, including breakfast and city tax.

  • Breakfast included
  • Children under 6 stay free
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h (flexible rate)

Advent in Brno at a glance

The lit Christmas tree on Freedom Square
27 Nov – 23 DecBrno Christmas on Freedom Square
The Christmas market on Moravian Square by the statue of Jobst
13 Nov – 31 DecCabbage Market and Moravian Square with a big wheel and ice rink
An illuminated Christmas tram in the streets of Brno
Capital of Christmas 2024A European title and 1.5 million visitors a year

Guests rate us 8.8/10

34,198 Customer Alliance reviews · quotes translated from Czech

The nature around the hotel is beautiful, perfect for walks and relaxing. We warmly recommend this hotel.
OREA Resort Santon Brno · 09/2026
We really enjoyed our stay at your hotel – great breakfasts, luxurious wellness and wonderful staff!
OREA Resort Santon Brno · 09/2026
Great accommodation with a very tasty, varied breakfast. Everything close by. Friendly staff.
OREA Congress Hotel Brno · 09/2026

Frequently asked questions

When are the Brno Christmas markets in 2026?

Brno Christmas (Brněnské Vánoce) on Freedom Square, Dominican Square and in the Old Town Hall courtyard runs from 27 November to 23 December 2026. Christmas Brno (Vánoce Brno) on the Cabbage Market, Moravian Square and by the statue of Jobst runs from 13 November to 31 December 2026. Both dates are confirmed by the organisers; opening hours and the programme will be published in the autumn.

How do I get from the hotel to the markets?

From the Congress Hotel and the Voro, the tram from the Výstaviště stop takes about 17 minutes to the Cabbage Market and around 20 minutes to Freedom Square. The Santon is by the Brno Reservoir: the tram from the Přístaviště stop takes about 28 minutes to Freedom Square.

Is breakfast included?

Yes. All prices on this page include breakfast and city tax. At the Santon you can add half board with a buffet dinner when booking.

Can I cancel free of charge?

The “from” prices are for the prepaid rate, which is the best value but non-refundable. When booking, you can choose the flexible rate and pay at the hotel instead: it can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before arrival and costs roughly 10% more.

What about children?

Children under 6 stay free. The Congress has a playroom and, on selected dates, a programme with Eliška the Fox; the Voro has a Montessori corner (daily 8:00–20:00).

What about wellness?

OREA Resort Santon has a 12 × 4 m pool, a hot tub and a sauna world with four saunas, with sauna ceremonies on Fridays. On Fridays and Saturdays the wellness area is reserved for hotel guests. The Congress and the Voro have no wellness of their own, but guests can use the gym at the Congress free of charge.

Advent with OREA elsewhere: Advent in Prague · Advent in Olomouc

The pool at OREA Resort Santon with windows onto the greenery

OREA Resort Santon Brno

9.1/10 · 9,648 guest reviews

28 min by tram to Freedom Square; the hotel stands by the Brno Reservoir

  • Pool, hot tub and 4 saunas
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant with reservoir views
  • 12 × 4 m pool; on Fridays and Saturdays wellness for hotel guests only
  • Fridays: sauna ceremonies
  • Dogs: CZK 600 per night
Fairside restaurant at OREA Congress Hotel Brno

OREA Congress Hotel Brno

8.9/10 · 16,626 guest reviews

17 min by tram to the Cabbage Market, 19 min to Freedom Square

  • Rooms with views of Špilberk Castle
  • Fairside restaurant until 22:00
  • Free gym
  • Kids’ playroom, free gym
  • Parking: CZK 400 per day (CZK 300 behind the hotel)
  • Dogs: CZK 600 per night
Double room at OREA Hotel Voro Brno

OREA Hotel Voro Brno

8.2/10 · 7,924 guest reviews

20 min by public transport to Freedom Square, stop right outside the hotel

  • Montessori corner for kids
  • Free gym at the neighbouring Congress
  • Best value in Brno
  • Breakfast 6:30–10:00, dinner at the neighbouring Congress
  • Parking: CZK 280 per day
  • Dogs: CZK 400 per night

Market guide 2026

Where and when in Brno

Brno has two big markets run by two organisers. Brno Christmas on Freedom Square and Dominican Square is run by the city, while Christmas Brno on the Cabbage Market and Moravian Square is organised by the Brno-střed district. They are a five-minute walk apart.

Freedom Square

27 Nov – 23 Dec

The main tree (a tradition since 1924), the Baby Jesus post office and dozens of concerts. Last year open daily 10:00–20:00. Stop: Náměstí Svobody / Česká.

Dominican Square and the Old Town Hall

27 Nov – 23 Dec

A hand-carved nativity scene with a hundred figures and gourmet stalls in the Old Town Hall courtyard.

Cabbage Market

13 Nov – 31 Dec

Over 120 stalls – more than half with crafts and folk traditions – the illuminated Parnassus Fountain and Petrov Cathedral overhead.

Moravian Square

13 Nov – 31 Dec

Last year: a 33-metre big wheel and an ice rink with skate hire, plus charity stalls by the statue of Jobst.

Sources: brnenskevanoce.cz, vanocebrno.cz, TIC BRNO, prices from Brněnský deník 11/2025. As of 29 Sep 2026.