Il periodo migliore per visitare

Warm up with a hot svařák (mulled wine) while exploring the quiet, snowy streets of Lesser Town (Malá Strana).

Join the locals for Masopust (Carnival) in Žižkov for pig roasts and traditional masks to break up the winter gloom.

Grab a trdelník at the Easter Markets, but know it's a modern invention—enjoy the hand-painted eggs (kraslice) for true tradition.

Head to Petřín Hill to see the cherry blossoms; it's a local tradition to kiss under a blooming cherry tree on May 1st, but April offers the best blooms.

Expect rain and pack an umbrella, but use the clear afternoons to grab a pint at the Letná beer garden for the best views over the bridges.

Take advantage of the late sunsets (around 9 PM) to walk the Charles Bridge when the day-trippers have left but the light is still golden.

Escape the midday heat by exploring the cool, underground passages of the Old Town or visiting the air-conditioned National Museum.

Book a cheap university dorm room if you're on a budget, as they open to tourists during the summer break.

Find a local festival pouring burčák (partially fermented young wine)—it's only available for a few weeks in September and is a true Czech tradition.

Walk up to Vyšehrad fortress; the autumn leaves against the dark stone walls and the misty Vltava river views are spectacular.

Duck into one of Prague's historic grand cafés, like Café Louvre or Café Imperial, for a hot chocolate when the November dampness sets in.

On December 5th (St. Nicholas Eve), watch out for people dressed as angels and devils roaming the streets handing out treats (and coal) to kids.