What to do in Prague in January

Coming to Prague in January and looking for both classic and unorthodox activities? Spice up the sightseeing with some winter sporting activities and cultural events - Prague has a lot to offer and we at ActiveCzech.com have listed some of January's highlights for you. 

What to expect

• Average January temperature in Prague: -1ºC / 30ºF

• Don's forget to pack: long winter coat, warm boots, hat, gloves, scarf

Remembering Christmas

If you come to Prague right after New Year's Eve, you can still breath in some of Prague's Christmas atmosphere.The Christmas markets will be on their traditional spots - at Old Town Square or the Prague Castle - till the 6th of January, so there is still time to taste mulled wine or the legendary roasted Prague ham from one of the picturesque stands.

Want to add a little physical activity to Prague's winter atmosphere? There are also many ice skating opportunities around Prague, the most known is the skating rink constructed every Christmas at Ovocný trh near Wenceslas Square.

Prague cultural events in January

After the most packed cultural season in December, filled with Christmas concerts and requiems, in January the cultural scene reboots for yet another year filled up with theatre performances, operas, festivals and shows. If you've never seen a burlesque show, we recommend you to check out the Royal club with its regular titillating performances.

The chilly weather is also ideal to visit some museums and galeries - the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art hosts the most innovative exhibitions, but if you want to check out some time-proven art, visit the House of the Black Madonna with great art deco interiors and specialized expositions. Fans of photography also have the last chance to go through the Czech Press Photo exhibition held every year from October till the end of January at the Old Town Hall.

Unusual adrenaline and sporting activities in January in Prague

In Prague, it doesn't matter if it's summer or winter - you can enjoy a wide range of sporting activities all year round. For example the indoor surfing arena gives you the chance to tame the waves and learn some new tricks in the middle of winter, the skydiving simulator lets you experience the feeling of a free fall and flight simulators invite you into the cockpit of jumbo jets and fighter planes. All this and more can be arranged through ActiveCzech.com.

Relax and spa in Prague to forget about the winter blues

What would be a visit to Prague without trying the famous Prague beer spa, where you bathe in beer and drink it at the same time. Looking for something more sensual? Warm up you body during a sexy tantra massage for him, her or couples that will wake the inner sexual being in you.

And that's just a taste of Prague in January, explore more of our original activities and make the most of your stay no matter the weather. 

Handpicked events in January

• Exhibition: Czech Cubism

• Sport: Ice skating in Ovocny trh

• Sport: Public skating tower ice park

• Theater: The Little Prince

• Grand Restaurant Festival

• Czech Nature Photo 2018

• Prague Wine Week

For more events visit:

January events (by CzechTourism.com)

January events (by the official tourist website for Prague - Prague.eu)

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