Advent in Olomouc 2026

Advent in Olomouc,
5 minutes from bed.

From Hotel Arigone you’re on the Upper Square in five minutes. Punch beneath the town hall tower in the evening, then a private hot tub just for you.

Choose an Advent weekend

Markets from 20 Nov (expected) · hotel in the centre · weekend for 2 from €273

The Christmas market on Olomouc’s Upper Square with the lit tree and the town hall Photo: FranklyMoravian / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Choose your Advent weekend

St Nicholas’ Eve on Saturday 5 Dec on the Upper Square

2 nights (Fri–Sun) · 2 adults Edit
OREA Hotel Arigone 8.9 · 5-min walk to the markets

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 Olomouc at a glance

The town hall and tower, the Christmas tree and a row of lit stalls on the Upper Square
From 20 NovUpper and Lower Squares, expected dates
A gloved hand holding a mug of hot punch in front of the tree lights
PunchAn Olomouc speciality and a punch trail around the stalls
View over the rooftops of Olomouc from a room at OREA Hotel Arigone
5-min walkFrom Hotel Arigone straight to the markets

Guests rate us 8.9/10

5,085 Customer Alliance reviews · quotes translated from Czech

The location right in the historic centre of Olomouc is great – walking distance to almost everywhere :)
OREA Hotel Arigone · 05/2026
After a demanding day I was able to rest and recharge with you. Thank you
OREA Hotel Arigone · 09/2026
A lovely hotel right in the centre, yet quiet at night… Excellent breakfast.
OREA Hotel Arigone · 08/2026

Frequently asked questions

When are the Olomouc Christmas markets in 2026?

The organiser hasn’t published the exact dates yet, but the city has confirmed the markets will take place in 2026. Based on recent years, we expect the stalls to open on Friday 20 November, the tree to be lit on Sunday 22 November at 18:00 and the main part of the markets to run until 23 December 2026 – so all four Advent weekends fall within the market season.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, along with the city tax. Breakfast is served 7:00–10:00 and includes gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan options. The hotel doesn’t serve dinner, but there are plenty of restaurants nearby.

How does the private wellness work?

The hotel has six private wellness suites with a hot tub and sauna – one with a starry-sky ceiling and Baroque vaults, another with a terrace overlooking Olomouc. Book them at reception; as a hotel guest you get 20% off.

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.

Where can I park?

There are 10 spaces right by the hotel for CZK 450 per night, or the multi-storey car park 450 m away for CZK 200. Then it’s easy to get around town on foot.

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

Private wellness at OREA Hotel Arigone with hot tub and sauna

OREA Hotel Arigone

8.9/10 · 5,085 guest reviews

5-min walk to the Upper Square; the hotel is in the historic centre

  • 6 private wellness suites with hot tub and sauna
  • Hotel wine bar
  • Historic building in the centre
  • Guests get 20% off the private wellness
  • Breakfast 7:00–10:00, incl. gluten-free and vegan
  • Parking: CZK 450 per night at the hotel, CZK 200 in the car park
  • Dogs: CZK 600 per night

Market guide 2026

Where and when in Olomouc

Kulturní Olomouc has run the Olomouc markets for over 15 years, and they draw more than 70,000 visitors every year. The city has confirmed the 2026 edition; the organiser will publish the exact programme in the autumn. The dates below are based on recent years.

Upper and Lower Squares expected

20 Nov – 23 Dec

Around 130 stalls below the town hall and its astronomical clock. Last year stalls were open 10:00–20:00 and drinks until 22:00, with some stalls open until 31 December.

Tree lighting expected

Sunday 22 Nov, 18:00

Every year local children name the tree – last year it was Štědřínek, a fifty-year-old silver fir.

Ice rink and big wheel by the Market Hall based on 2025

until early January

Last year the ice rink was free, with skate hire and a big wheel next door.

Town hall tower and the Christmas tower based on 2025

Advent weekends

Tours of the 75-metre tower (last year Thu–Sun at 11:00, 15:00 and 16:00) and a free 10-metre wooden lookout tower.

Sources: vanocnitrhy.eu, olomouc.cz, Olomoucký deník 11–12/2025. The 2026 dates are our estimate based on 2021–2025 (stalls open on a Friday, tree lit on the Sunday, 8–9 days before the 1st Sunday of Advent). As of 29 Sep 2026.